Programmes
During the two-year MSc programme in Landscape Architecture you work with design, planning and analysis, in order to create attractive, varied and sustainable urban areas and landscapes which people use actively and bring to life.
When studying for an MSc in Landscape Architecture, you specialise in landscape planning, green space management or urban design. Within these fields you learn to undertake programming, planning, design and management at local and regional scales, developing competences in architectural method, natural and social sciences.
As a landscape architect you are trained as a highly skilled project manager who are able to handle complex and unpredictable work situations that often require new solution models. Thus you will achieve a high level of professionalism which will benefit your future career as a landscape architect.
Read about the programme structure and specialisations.
Or you can work in the public sector as, for example, nature manager, parks officer or city planner in charge of developing parks and green areas.
Many landscape architects and urban planners also start their own business, where they handle development, design and management tasks for private individuals, companies and public authorities.
Finally, quite a few landscape architects and urban planners work within communication, research or teaching.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about the language requirements of University of Copenhagen.
To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen directly. Please write to studentservices@science.ku.dk .
Application takes place through an online application portal. To find out how and when to apply, see this page.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Watch a video about studying Landscape Architecture at University of Copenhagen.
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Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en
You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Landscape Architecture
Master (2 years) of Science in Landscape Architecture, 120 ECTS
Agriculture and environment Mathematics, natural- and computer science| Institution | University of Copenhagen (UCPH) |
| Campus | Frederiksberg Campus |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7300 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | http://studies.ku.dk/masters/landscape-architecture/ |
Description
As an MSc in Landscape Architecture and urban design, you shape the future urban environments and housing areas, parks and landscapes, so that they provide excellent human and natural settings for many years to come.During the two-year MSc programme in Landscape Architecture you work with design, planning and analysis, in order to create attractive, varied and sustainable urban areas and landscapes which people use actively and bring to life.
When studying for an MSc in Landscape Architecture, you specialise in landscape planning, green space management or urban design. Within these fields you learn to undertake programming, planning, design and management at local and regional scales, developing competences in architectural method, natural and social sciences.
As a landscape architect you are trained as a highly skilled project manager who are able to handle complex and unpredictable work situations that often require new solution models. Thus you will achieve a high level of professionalism which will benefit your future career as a landscape architect.
Read about the programme structure and specialisations.
Career Opportunities
As a landscape architect and urban planner, you have many exciting career opportunities. You can, for example, work with developing specific plans for new urban spaces and areas, harbour transformations etc. at a private architectural firm.Or you can work in the public sector as, for example, nature manager, parks officer or city planner in charge of developing parks and green areas.
Many landscape architects and urban planners also start their own business, where they handle development, design and management tasks for private individuals, companies and public authorities.
Finally, quite a few landscape architects and urban planners work within communication, research or teaching.
Admission
To be admitted to the MSc programme in Landscape Architecture, you will need to have completed a Bachelor degree that includes specific courses and subjects. See the specific admission requirementsIn addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about the language requirements of University of Copenhagen.
To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen directly. Please write to studentservices@science.ku.dk .
Application takes place through an online application portal. To find out how and when to apply, see this page.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is no tuition fee for full-time degree students from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland. As regards turition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens, see below. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.Further Information
Read more about the MSc programme in Landscape Architecture at University of Copenhagen.Watch a video about studying Landscape Architecture at University of Copenhagen.
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Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en
You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
