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Erwin Taal

"There is much potential in the Landscape Architecture profession. Awareness of environmental impacts is increasing, with the industry particularly suited to take advantage of a new leadership role in this area.

The skills that I acquired at the University of Melbourne have given me a broad understanding of everything from history and heritage through to contemporary theory and design, professional responsibilities and practical knowledge that is needed in every day work."

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROFILE

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ACTS AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN ARTS AND SCIENCES, DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT LIKE NO OTHER DISCIPLINE. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ENGAGES IN THE CORE ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL ISSUES OF THE 21ST CENTURY IN BOTH URBAN AND RURAL AREAS, AND FOR THESE REASONS WE BELIEVE THAT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IS A PIVOTAL DESIGN PROFESSION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Landscape Architecture program at Melbourne University offers a unique opportunity for students with no undergraduate studies in landscape architecture to enrol directly in a Masters Program. The first year of study is carefully structured to allow students from diverse backgrounds including fine arts, science and humanities to develop the required knowledge and foundations in design, history and the physical systems before joining the 200 point Masters students in later years.

Landscape Architecture at Melbourne University is underpinned by a strong grounding in ecology and urbanism. These strengths are paralleled by a comprehensive history and theory stream encompassing contemporary landscape architecture and urban design theory, cross cultural perspectives of space and cities and the history of the landscape architecture and architectural history. Major subjects are supplemented by electives from allied disciplines.

THE PROGRAM

Students in our course will gain:

design knowledge from a studio-based course that contributes to the improvement of our built
and natural environments
critical engagement with parameters of international contemporary practice
the abilities to work within interdisciplinary teams, and excellent communication abilities of concepts and design potentials
opportunities for international studios
wide elective choices
the ability to use resources, materials and technologies to develop responsible and ecologically sound and contemporary design solutions
knowledge of landscape architectural history and theory and critical skills to interpret historic ideas and contemporary trends.

Core subjects are supplemented by electives from allied disciplines including urban design, urban planning, architecture, property and construction, as well as subjects designed to explore cross-disciplinary and international practice.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Landscape architects are in demand at all levels of government, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas, and in landscape architectural, planning, engineering and multidisciplinary consultancy firms.

Graduates also find employment with groups such as
conservation agencies and land development companies, while others run their own landscape architectural practice.

PROFESSIONAL/INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

The course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) and is recognised by the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA). Graduates will have completed the educational requirements for membership of AILA and may apply for graduate membership as the first step towards full professional registration. The program undergoes regular review for quality assurance.