Overview

The Cultural Landscapes programme at The University of Edinburgh provides methodological and conceptual tools essential for contemporary research and affords the opportunity for the in-depth study of a theme that characterises contemporary landscape research and practice.

The programme provides students with a strong historical and methodological framework for studying historic and contemporary cultural landscapes. Through a combination of coursework, fieldwork projects and supervised project/dissertation research, students will acquire both a breadth of historical understanding and rigorous research practices.

The programme is transdisciplinary in its approach, taking into account theories and approaches drawn primarily from visual and material culture studies, cultural geography, anthropology, architectural theory, literature, contemporary art theory and public art practice.

Learning outcomes

The MSc in Cultural Landscapes seeks to provide the following core learning outcomes:

Critical understandings of historic, contemporary as well as emerging debates and practices around the theme of landscape.

Advanced methodological training in cultural landscape research.

Acquisition of rigorous research skills and practices.

In-depth knowledge of a sub-field of landscape history and theory.

Ability to apply landscape research to multiple areas of inquiry.

Career opportunities

This programme is designed to provide the necessary preparation for a doctoral degree, or enhance your theoretical knowledge of cultural landscapes for a professional career outside academia.

It can provide you with the required skills and qualifications to find employment in the public, voluntary and private sectors related to cultural landscapes studies – for example, in areas of heritage, conservation, public art curation, arts and cultural management and landscape research. It can also deepen historical, theoretical and methodological engagement with landscape for those with established site-specific and public art practices.

Conducting postgraduate work in ECA fosters many vital skills and may give you a head start in the job market.

Programme Structure

This programme is structured around three compulsory courses, two thematic courses, one option course, and either a supervised dissertation of 15,000 words, or a 10,000-word project proposal with an associated research portfolio.

The range of thematic pathways and option courses available is determined by key areas of staff research in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and is designed to change according to course availability each year.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Landscape Architecture View 56 other Masters in Landscape Architecture in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22600 GBP / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

10700 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

Funding

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