Landscape Architecture

Key programme benefits to future students



The MLA is taught by highly-experienced landscape practitioners and researchers.



The learning environment of the MLA is the Design Studio, where each student has their own individual workspace, along with space for exhibition and lectures. The University of Limerick, on the River Shannon in the mid west of Ireland, is an ideal location for this MLA as it allows you to easily access a range of landscape typologies, including Limerick city and its estuary, and the Atlantic coast and its hinterlands.

Landscape Architecture



Year 1

Autumn Modules

Landscape Architecture Design Studio I | Ecologies for Design | Spatial and Visual | Representation Methods and Practices I | History and Theory of Landscape



Spring Modules

Landscape Architecture Design Studio III | Ecologies for Climate AdaptationI | Spatial and Visual Representation Methods and Practices III | Professional Practice and Ethics of Landscape Architecture



Year 2

Autumn Modules

Landscape Architecture Design Studio III | Fluid Ecologies – Designing with Water | Design Research Methods and Practice



Elective Modules for Autumn & Spring:

Climate Justice | Culture Place Environment (Graduate Elective) | Design Philosophy (Graduate Elective) | Digital Media and Representation (Graduate Elective) | Digital Technology (Graduate Elective) | Engineering Research (Graduate Elective) | Experimental Construction (Graduate Elective) | Sponge City Principles | Sustainable Infrastructure: Transport and Travel | Urban Design (Graduate Elective) | Utopian Studies (Graduate Elective) | Writing Place



Spring Modules

• Thesis Landscape Design Project

• Thesis Landscape Research Dissertation

General Entry Requirements Taught Master’s Programmes:

Applicants for a Masters programme must normally have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements* of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.

Specific Programme Entry Requirements for Masters of Science in Urban Design and Climate Resilience:

A first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a related subject such as architecture, design, art, geography, environmental science, planning, ecology, horticulture, landscape, civil engineering or other degree which evidences content relevant to the MUDCR programme. We also welcome applicants who do not meet these academic entry requirements.



To apply to this programme, you should have a strong interest in Urban Design and Climate Resilience, and must show creative aptitude, skills and potential.



You must submit a portfolio of recent work as part of your application, to include the following three components:



• A CV (maximum of three A4 pages).



• A personal statement of 300 words addressing the following points:

1. Describe your interest in Urban Design and Climate Resilience?

2. What of your previous experiences (academic, professional and self-directed) has led you to Urban Design?



• A sample of your creative work. This should be sourced from your own work produced during a relevant first degree, relevant professional experience, or through extra-curricular activities or self-led projects. The work displayed in your portfolio should:

1. Demonstrate creative skills and your ability to visually represent your ideas.

2. Display design and/or socio-environmental work that clearly links to urban design and architectural concerns.

3. Communicate your work through clear visuals and writing.

2 Years Full Time

Autumn

Graduate Careers

There is a great demand for Landscape Architects in Ireland, both in private practice and in the public sector. Local Authorities have a requirement for professionally trained, licensed Landscape Architects to create development plans, manage design teams, and plan their parks and wildlife. Evolving planning and environmental legislation driven by climate change, economic development and urbanization has created enormous pressure to address systemic contradictions across our landscape and creates a demand for graduates in Landscape Architecture.