Landscape Architecture - master
About the study
Study landscape architecture on a unique programme giving special emphasis to arctic/subarctic conditions. Be part of a creative environment at the Academy of Arts in Tromsø. Learn how to address the design and development of landscapes undergoing rapid change.
What will you learn?
After passing the course the student will have the following learning outcomes:
KNOWLEDGE
- Have in-depth knowledge about landscape architecture as a practical, artistic, and scientific discipline, its media, history, theories, and methods.
- Be able to master landscape architecture through specialized insight into natural and man-made materials and how they are influenced through composition, delimitation, and design. Dynamic transformation processes in vulnerable landscapes and communities within the Arctic/subarctic are emphasized.
- Be able to use knowledge about the natural, societal, and cultural, and qualify and integrate these into landscape architectural design.
- Be able to critically analyze and discuss how landscape architecture impacts the environment in the short and long term, with particular emphasis on cultural understanding, place, and the relation between the natural and man-made.
SKILLS
- Have a comprehensive ability to analyze critically, qualify, explain, and argue for designs and solutions within landscape architecture through complex planning and project work.
- Be able to independently implement and lead planning and project work within the field of landscape architecture.
- Be able to take a critical position to relevant theories and methods within landscape architecture and maintain an openness for interdisciplinary insight.
- Have the ability to drive scientific and artistic knowledge production within the field, with special emphasis on the landscape architect’s main area of work; design-based project development.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
- Be able to independently analyze, plan and give form to landscape architecture projects of various scales in different local, urban, and territorial contexts. The competency should be directed towards dynamic transformation processes in vulnerable landscapes and communities and be in accordance with professional standards.
- Be able to apply professional knowledge and skills to processes for a society in constant transformation and be prepared to take professional leadership in sustainable societal development.
- Be able to communicate and convey issues, analyses, and conclusions from within the field of landscape architecture to both specialists and the general public as well as contribute to the innovation and development of the field of landscape architecture.
Student life
What can you become?
Most of our graduates from the programme work with landscape architectural design and planning in private companies, local and regional authorities, and diverse government agencies on completion of the master’s programme.
Graduates from the programme are also eligible for admission to a PhD programme.
Programme structure
How is the teaching organized?
Attendance, extensive participation, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are expected.
Students are expected to spend a minimumof 40 hours per week on their studies.
This study programme requires compulsory attendance to the introductory meeting. See this web page for more information.
Language of instruction
English.
Programme structure
See the subjects you can take in this study programStudy plan
Currently not availableOutgoing exchange
Exchanges with approved partner institutions can be arranged. Exchanges can take place in the third semester.
Students must have met the exam requirements in accordance with the standard study progression before the exchange can be approved.
Destinations for studies abroad
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in landscape architecture or equivalent.
- A portfolio documenting landscape architectural work.
- Proof of English proficiency.
In addition, we recommend that applicants have:
- Prior knowledge of ecology
- Prior knowledge and experience with urban planning.
- Prior experience with the use of CAD and GIS.
The portfolio should meet the following criteria:
- Contain 6–8 examples of landscape architectural work (research + design).
- Accompany each example by a written explanation/reflection (100-200 words).
- Indicate whether the work is done individually or as group work.
- Submit the portfolio, you may need to upload several files (maximum 15MB each file).
The assessment of the portfolio gives emphasis to:
- The ability to read and investigate a specific landscape.
- An understanding and sensibility toward landscape dynamics.
- Conceptual thinking and design development.
- The ability to design landscapes at various scales.
- Good communication skills graphically and in writing.
Admission capacity
5 places
Please find more information about international admission here.
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