About the course

Graduate study leading to a Master of Landscape Architecture degree is offered in the Department of Landscape Architecture, thesis and non-thesis options are available. Students in the program have the opportunity to work with faculty on a wide range of research and design topics within the profession of landscape architecture. Special program emphasis is placed on watershed planning, landscape management and community planning and design. The design studio courses broadly consider landscape issues related to water, health and habitat in an effort to achieve the department's mission of ?fostering the will and ability to plan, design, build and manage regenerative communities.

　　The Master's in Landscape Architecture is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board of the American Society of Landscape Architects. LAAB accredited programs are required to provide reliable information to the public. Programs must report on accreditation status and its performance. This information is to help potential students make informed application decisions. To review this information, click here. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$74,370

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2024	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2024	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2024	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2025	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2025	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2025	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2026	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2026	Mississippi

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Mississippi State University

The applicant to the M.L.A. program should have a minimum GPA of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale. A student without a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program may undertake the M.L.A. as a first professional degree but is required to undertake additional “leveling” coursework to ensure competency in the field, this typically requires an additional year of study. Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores is recommended but not required. The applicant’s submission should include a letter of interest that includes a written statement (no more than 1500 words) explaining his or her interest in pursuing graduate studies in landscape architecture at Mississippi State University. Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic work, motivation, and character should accompany the application. The applicant should also submit a detailed résumé. Applicants with degrees from allied fields (such as architecture or civil engineering) should submit a portfolio if they wish to be considered for course reductions during the leveling year.

　　TOEFL iBT - 79, IELTS - 6.5

　　

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