Overview

In the Spring of 2015, the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (MAPP) and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) created a dual degree master’s program enabling graduate students to obtain both the existing Master of Community Planning (MCP) degree and the existing Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) degree in an integrated format.

Dual Degree Summary

The Landscape Architecture and Community Planning program at University of Maryland enables graduate students interested in community planning and landscape architecture to complete these complimentary degrees by using courses in the partnering programs to satisfy specialization and elective requirements.

The dual degree program builds on the unique strengths of faculty in the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation and in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA). As a graduate student, you will learn to combine expertise in:

Sustainable design
Landscape performance
Environmental behavior
And physical, social and economic planning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Land Use Planning: Concepts and Techniques

The Planning Process

Planning History and Theory

Planning Economics

Community Development

Community Planning Studio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE

Letters of Recommendation (3)

Supplementary Application

CV/Resume

Writing Sample (optional)

Portfolio PDF Upload

Description of Research/Work Experience (optional)

Must be admitted by both programs to pursue this dual degree.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56340 USD / year

≈ 56340 USD / year
Out-of-State

56340 USD / year

≈ 56340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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