collageLandscape architecture is the art of planning, designing, maintaining, rehabilitating and preserving the green space and design of man-made constructions. Landscape architecture degrees focus on topics such as architectural design, site planning, living space design, urban planning, urban design, park planning, regional planning, and historic preservation. Landscape architecture also continues to create innovative solutions to current issues related to green space aesthetics of roads, parks and gardens. Programmes reunite numerous elements from others disciplines including: botany, climatology, topography and floriculture.
Bachelors and Masters in Landscape Architecture cover topics such as: plants and their applications, digital landscape graphics, social factors in environmental design, cultural landscape, technical drawing, history of public spaces.
Students of landscape architecture degrees develop skills in aesthetic sensitivity and environmental awareness, as well as creativity in emphasizing the practical applications of design solutions. A landscape architect requires an in-depth knowledge of biology, geography, as well as of the main characteristics of soil and air masses.
Landscape architecture graduates follow careers in lawn administration, maintenance and recondition of green areas. They may work as urban planners, landscape architects, cartographers, floriculture consultants, and more.
Course organisation
Studying
The course can be followed by taking one of two paths.
Path A is for students with Bachelor’s degrees and 240 ECTS in Landscape Architecture. It lasts two semesters and starts on 1 September. The first semester consists of three compulsory and two elective modules (from a choice of ten elective modules) that prepare the way for the final semester and an intensive four-month Master’s thesis.
Path B is for students with Bachelor’s degrees in subjects related to landscape architecture, such as architecture, urban and regional planning, nature conservation and geography. Students should have earned at least 180 ECTS in a Bachelor’s programme. Path B lasts four semesters and starts on 1 March. The first semester consists of three compulsory and two elective modules (from a choice of 10 elective modules). For the second semester, path B students join path A students and take the three compulsory modules together during the winter semester. The third semester is an internship, which leads to the four-month Master’s thesis in the final winter semester.
Both paths contain elements of landscape architecture and greenspace management and also includes experiencing other ways of working and to gain insight into specialised fields on the edge of landscape architecture and greenspace management, meet other cultures and the chance to explore Mecklenburg’s unique landscapes. The programme is open to both German students and international students with a level of proficiency in the English language at (GER) B2 or an international equivalent. A particular emphasis is placed on teamwork and on developing an independent, interdisciplinary and academic approach. This Master’s degree is an important step in qualifying for senior public service.PDF DownloadTypes of assessment
Oral and written examinations, coursework assessmentA Diploma supplement will be issuedYesInternational elements
- Specialist literature in other languages
- Language training provided
- Study trips
- Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
- International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Integrated internships
An internship is part of the Path B programme in the third semester.Course-specific, integrated German language coursesYesCourse-specific, integrated English language coursesNo
Tuition fees per semester in EURNoneSemester contributionApprox. 77 EUR per semester and a one-time charge of 14 EUR for each new studentCosts of livingApproximately 855 EUR per monthFunding opportunities within the universityNo
Academic admission requirements
Path A: Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture with 240 credits
or equivalent
Path B: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (architecture, urban planning, land-use planning, nature conservation, geography) with at least 180 creditsLanguage requirements
English at B2 level
EFSET: 51-60 / IELTS: 5.5-6.0 / TOEIC Listening: 400-485 / TOEIC Reading: 385-450 / TOEFL: 72-94 / Cambridge Certificate: B2 First / TOEFL iBT: 72-94 /B2)
Proficiency in German is not required. However, we recommend that prospective students obtain a rudimentary competence in German to aid their day-to-day activities in Germany.Application deadline
30 JuneSubmit application to
Hochschule Neubrandenburg
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany
Postgraduate Courses for Landscape Architecture in Germany
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
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Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences
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