Course overview

Description

Landscape Architecture is primarily a design discipline concerned with the quality of the environment. Through design practice and research, the Master of Landscape Architecture educates students in many aspects of the profession. It strives to create critical thinkers with rigorous skills in the execution of landscape architectural work across a variety of types and scales.

Course title
Master of Landscape Architecture (coursework or coursework and dissertation)
Award abbreviation
MLArch
Course code
25550
Course type
Master's degree by coursework or by coursework and dissertation
Status
Current / 2024
Administered by
UWA Design School
CRICOS code
084739F

Course details

Intake periods
Beginning of year and mid-year
Attendance type
Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 for more information.)
Credit points required
144
A standard full-time load is 24 points per semester.
Standard course duration
2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) comprising 96 points of taught units and 48 points of admission credit, as recognised and granted by the School
Maximum course duration
3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) comprising up to 144 points of taught study (see Rule 5 for further information)
Professional accreditation
Master of Landscape Architecture (coursework or coursework and dissertation) is accredited by: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.
Time limit
6 years
Delivery mode
Internal
Locations offered
UWA (Perth)
Domestic fee type
Commonwealth supported and/or HECS-HELP
Available to international students
Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Student Procedures: Fees'. (Enquiries: https://www.uwa.edu.au/askuwa)
Course Coordinator(s)
Professor Maria Ignatieva
Fees
Visit the fees calculator.

Prospective students should see the Future Students website for details on admission requirements, intake periods, fees, availability to international students, careers information etc.

No study plans found for this course. See study plans for more information.

Specialisations

FA-BDIMD Building Information Modelling
FA-ENVPL Environmental Planning
FA-SIDSN Social Impact Design
FA-UBDSN Urban Design

Course structure

Key to availability of units:
S1
Semester 1
S2
Semester 2
N/A
not available in 2024 – may be available in 2025 or 2026
NS
non-standard teaching period

All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

For students in Course by Coursework only, without a Focus Area: take all Core units (66 points) and 30 points of option units from Group A.

For students in Course by Coursework only, with a Focus Area, take all Core units (66 points), required units from the selected Focus Area (24 points), and 6 points of Option units from Group A.

For students in Course by Coursework and Dissertation, take all Core units (66 points), 12 points of Option units from Group A, and 18 points from Group B Dissertation.

Students who have not completed a Bachelor's degree with a major in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent as recognised by the School of Design, must complete conversion units to the value of up to 48 points as advised by the University.

All students, take all Core units (66 points).

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S2ARLA4506Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture
Incompatibility
ARCT4470 Architectural Research Seminar.
LACH4506 Research Methodologies: New Directions in Landscape Architecture.
URBD5820 Urban Design Research Methods
1 hour lecture; 2 hours tutorial
S2LACH4421Australian LandscapesNoneseminars: 3–4 hours per week
S1LACH4423Landscape and Urban EcologyNoneseminar (lectures: 1 hour per week and seminars: 3 hours per week)
S1LACH4505Critical Theory: 'isms and 'ologies in Landscape ArchitectureNoneseminars: 3–4 hours per week
S2LACH5414Landscape Professional DocumentsNonelecture and seminar: 4 hours per week
S2LACH5422Design Studio—Making (12 points)
Incompatibility
LACH4422 Design Studio—Making
up to 9 hours per week
S1LACH5424Design Studio—Complexity (12 points)
Incompatibility
LACH4424 Design Studio—Complexity
studio: up to 9 hours per week
S1LACH5460Landscape Professional PracticeNonelecture and seminar: 2 hours per week for 12 weeks (in preparation for these seminars students are required each week to do 1-2 hours prior study of resources which is available on the Learning Management System)
S2LACH5506Landscape Dynamics: Reconfiguring Terrains
Incompatibility
LACH2030 Site Manipulation
lecture and seminar: 3 hours per week

Take option units according to the sequence notes.

Group A
AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S2ARCT5513Near Future Scenarios for a New Architectural EraNone3 hour seminar each week
S1ARCT5520Drawing ResilienceNoneLectures and tutorials 36 hours: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks from week 1
S1ARCT5521Empowering Communities Through DesignNone3 hours per week
S2ARCT5528Delivering Good DesignNoneup to 3 hours per week for up to 12 weeks
S1ARCT5529Forensic ArchitectureNoneseminars: 3 hours per week for up to 12 weeks
S2ARCT5536Photo Real RenderingNoneworkshops: 3 hours per week
S2ARCT5575Practical Building Conservation
Incompatibility
ARCT5508 Practical Building Conservation
Introductory lecture: 1 x 2 hours; lectures/field work exercises/tutorials: 3 hours per week
S1ARCT5576Introduction to Architectural Conservation
Incompatibility
ARCT5583 Introduction to Architectural Conservation
Lectures: 24 hours; tutorials/site visits: 11 hours
N/AARCT5577Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts
Incompatibility
ARCT5505 Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts
Introductory lecture: 1 x 2 hours; lectures/field work exercises/seminars: 3 hours per week
N/AARCT5578Building PicturesNoneseminars: up to 3 hours a week for 12 weeks
N/AARCT5580Advanced Architectural AnimationNone36 (workshops: 12 x 3 hours per week)
S2ARCT5586Australian Architecture in a Global SettingNoneseminars: up to 3 hours per week
S1ARCT5589Furniture DesignNonelectures: 12 hours; seminars/workshops: 24 hours
S2ARCT5593Furniture: from prototype to productionNonelectures: 12 hours; seminars/workshops: 24 hours
N/AARCT5885Bio-Based Materials in Global SettingsNonelectures: 1 hour; workshop/practical classes; 2 hours for up to 12 weeks
S1, S2ENVT4411Geographic Information Systems Applications
Incompatibility
Unit(s) GEOG2201 Geographic Information Systems (ID 1384)
The total workload for the unit is 150 hours. This includes podcasts for viewing and reading to be undertaken prior to attending one compulsory 3-hour workshop per week where students will be contributing to interactive discussions together with practical lab work using GIS software. Completion of the practical workshop labs is necessary to enable skills for completing written unit assessment. Independent learning is required throughout the unit.
S1, S2SCIE4403Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
73660 Master of Medical Physics
Incompatibility
SCOM1101 Communicating Science (ID 1553)
or SCOX1101 Communicating Science
and SCOM2208 Science Writing (ID 1559)
Weekly face-to-face OR online workshops. This unit runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2, and can be taken in either semester.
S1URBD5803Sustainability and CitiesNone1 hour lecture; 2 hours tutorial per week
S2URBD5805Contemporary UrbanismNone1 hour lecture; 2 hours tutorial per week
S1URBD5807The Forces that Shape Cities
Incompatibility
URBD8807 Evolution of the City
1 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial per week
NS, S1, S2WILG5001Work Integrated Learning Internship Program
Prerequisites
Completion of 24 points of post graduate units and approval from the unit coordinator.
Industry experience: 100 hours Online sessions with Unit Coordinator: 1-2 hours

For students in Course by Coursework and Dissertation, take 18 points of dissertation units as directed by the School. Take an
additional 12 points of option units from Option Group A.

B Dissertation

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S1, S2LACH5503Independent Dissertation Part 1
Prerequisites
Completion of at least 48 points of study and a current weighted average mark in the Master of Landscape Architecture of at least 70% and a mark of at least 70% in ARLA4506 Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture
up to 1 hour per week (on average) of individual consultation and seminar
S1, S2LACH5504Independent Dissertation Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
Unit(s) LACH5503 Independent Dissertation Part 1
Co-requisites
LACH5503 Independent Dissertation Part 1
up to 1 hour per week (on average) of individual consultation and seminar
S1, S2LACH5510Independent Dissertation by Design Part 1
Prerequisites
Completion of at least 48 points of study and a current weighted average mark in the Master of Landscape Architecture of at least 70% and a mark of at least 70% in ARLA4506 Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture
up to 1 hour per week (on average) of individual consultation and seminar
S1, S2LACH5511Independent Dissertation by Design Part 2 (12 points)
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
Unit(s) LACH5510 Independent Dissertation by Design Part 1
Co-requisites
LACH5510 Independent Dissertation by Design Part 1 (ID 5296)
up to 1 hour per week (on average) of individual consultation and seminar

Building Information Modelling (focus area)

For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Building Information Modelling", take all units (24 points). Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S1BLDG5000BIM Authors
Prerequisites
To take this unit students must be enrolled in the Master of Building Information Modelling course 25540
or 25560 Master of Building Information Modelling (Online) (coursework)
or Master of Architecture
or Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (25340)
Incompatibility
Successful completion of
or Unit(s) BLDG5001 BIM Authors Online
Enrolment in
Unit(s) BLDG5001 BIM Authors Online
3 hours per week.
S1BLDG5300BIM Sustainability
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in 25540 Master of Building Information Modelling (coursework)
or 25560 Master of Building Information Modelling (Online) (coursework)
or Master of Architecture
or Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (25340)
Co-requisites
Enrolment in
Or Unit(s) BLDG5000 BIM Authors
Enrolment in
Unit(s) BLDG5001 BIM Authors Online
Incompatibility
BLDG5301 BIM Sustainability Online (ID 7087)
3 hours per week.
S1, S2BLDG5800Major Project (12 points)
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
or Unit(s) BLDG5000 BIM Authors
Successful completion of
Unit(s) BLDG5001 BIM Authors Online
Co-requisites
BLDG5100 BIM Dimensions
or BLDG5101 BIM Dimensions Online.
BLDG5200 Digital Site
or BLDG5201 Digital Site Online.
BLDG5300 BIM Sustainability
or BLDG5301 BIM Sustainability Online.
BLDG5500 BIM Network Teams
or BLDG5501 Network Teams Online.
BLDG5700 BIM Manager
or BLDG5701 BIM Manager Online.
Incompatibility
BLDG5801 Major Project Online (ID 7089)
3 hour studio per week

Environmental Planning (focus area)

For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Environmental Planning", take all units (24 points). Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.

Note: Please note in 2024 students should take ENVT5561 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Multifunctional Landscapes instead of GEOG4003 Fundamentals of Planning. Contact your Student Office.

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S1, S2ENVT4411Geographic Information Systems Applications
Incompatibility
Unit(s) GEOG2201 Geographic Information Systems (ID 1384)
The total workload for the unit is 150 hours. This includes podcasts for viewing and reading to be undertaken prior to attending one compulsory 3-hour workshop per week where students will be contributing to interactive discussions together with practical lab work using GIS software. Completion of the practical workshop labs is necessary to enable skills for completing written unit assessment. Independent learning is required throughout the unit.
N/AGEOG4003Fundamentals of PlanningNoneVideo presentations - up to 20 x 20 minutes Virtual fieldwork - 3 days
S2GEOG5411Regional Development in the Global Context
Prerequisites
enrolment in
Master of Curriculum Studies (32510)
or Graduate Diploma in Curriculum Studies (32310)
or Master of Environmental Science (72530)
or Master of Urban and Regional Planning (72560)
or Master of International Development (71550)
or Master of Geographic Information Science (71570)
or enrolment in
Master of Environmental Planning (13550)
or enrolment in
honours in the Faculty of Science and students in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (72560) must have completed 24 points.
Incompatibility
All of the following Unit(s) PLNG5411 Urban and Regional Analysis
40 (teaching blocks: 12 x 2 hours 45 minutes; field trip: 1 x 7 hours)
S1URBD5803Sustainability and CitiesNone1 hour lecture; 2 hours tutorial per week

Social Impact Design (focus area)

For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Social Impact Design", take 12 points of Impact Design core units and 12 points of Impact Design option units. Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.

Note: Please note in 2024 students should take ARCT5590 Architectural Studies instead of ARCT5885 Bio-Based Materials in Global Settings. Contact your Student Office.

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S1ARCT5521Empowering Communities Through DesignNone3 hours per week
N/AARCT5885Bio-Based Materials in Global SettingsNonelectures: 1 hour; workshop/practical classes; 2 hours for up to 12 weeks

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S2ARCT5528Delivering Good DesignNoneup to 3 hours per week for up to 12 weeks
S2ARLA4506Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture
Incompatibility
ARCT4470 Architectural Research Seminar.
LACH4506 Research Methodologies: New Directions in Landscape Architecture.
URBD5820 Urban Design Research Methods
1 hour lecture; 2 hours tutorial
S1URBD5810Healthy by DesignNone1 hour lecture; 2 hours tutorial

Urban Design (focus area)

For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Urban Design", take 12 points of Urban Design core units and 12 points of Urban Design option units. Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S1URBD5803Sustainability and CitiesNone1 hour lecture; 2 hours tutorial per week
S1URBD5807The Forces that Shape Cities
Incompatibility
URBD8807 Evolution of the City
1 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial per week

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S2URBD5802Urban Design Studio 2 (12 points)None6 hours studio per week
S1URBD5804Urban Design Studio 1 (12 points)None6 hours studio per week

See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.

Rules

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module is not required to repeat the module.

(3) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

English Language competency requirements

3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Articulations and exit awards

6. This course does not form part of an articulated sequence.

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 144 points (maximum value) which includes conversion units to a value of 48 points, course core units and focus area units. The course comprises the following focus areas :

  • FA-BDIMD Building Information Modelling
  • FA-ENVPL Environmental Planning
  • FA-SIDSN Social Impact Design
  • FA-UBDSN Urban Design

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

(3) Students who have completed a bachelor's degree with a major in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty, are granted credit for conversion units up to a value of 48 points.

Satisfactory progress

8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

Progress status

10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'

11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

Award with distinction

12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—

(a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;

(b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;

and

(c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

Additional rules
Time limit

14. Unless the School approves an extension, the time limit is six years from the beginning of the semester in which the first unit is credited towards the course.