NUS Master of Landscape Architecture is a core programme of Asia’s premier school of design and the built environment. Starting from the inception of the Master of Landscape Architecture in 2009, NUS Landscape Architecture has grown to also offer the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, marking an exciting milestone for tertiary-level landscape architecture education in Singapore. NUS Landscape Architecture provides the only tertiary-level programmes that qualify graduates for accreditation as a practicing landscape architect in Singapore through the Landscape Architects Accreditation Programme of the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (more information can be found here).
The Objectives of the MLA programme are:
1. To develop competencies in a wide-range of professional skills that prepare our graduates for a
diversity of career options.
2. To inculcate a questioning mind, critical thinking ability, and a mindset of continuous learning that
prepare our graduates for an evolving landscape architecture profession.
3. To develop well-rounded graduates, with a care for the environment and the community.
4. To develop a deep appreciation in our graduates of the critical roles of landscapes in shaping key urban development goals of sustainability, liveability and resilience in a wide range of socio-cultural and socio-economic contexts as well as linkages with other disciplines.
Design and Engineering
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4 Architecture Drive, SDE1 #03-01, Singapore 117566- NUS Architecture is Asia’s premier school of design, architecture, landscape and urbanism. Led by a multidisciplinary and international faculty, we champion design excellence through a vision of ‘Architecture for Asia’. We advance impactful architectural solutions in the heart of Asia, and in the tropical centre of the world. Our design and research respond specifically to the challenges of the equator.
- First established in 1958 as a program in Singapore Polytechnic, the Department of Architecture was then developed as part of the University of Singapore in 1969. Subsequently, it was reorganised as the Department of Architecture of the School of Design and Environment. Today, the Department offers a broad range of courses across various programs that include landscape architecture, urban design, urban planning, and integrated sustainable design.
- The Department celebrated its 50th Anniversary of founding in 2008.
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 2 Years | 3 Years |
Individuals seeking advanced and cutting-edge training in landscape architecture. It is for students who have completed BLA or its equivalent in related disciplines (architecture, urban planning, urban design).
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | A Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) degree (or equivalent from a reputable university), OR A bachelor degree or above in a design-based built environment discipline such as architecture, urban design, urban planning, and environmental design | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Paper-based | 580 / 677 | |
| TOEFL Internet-based | 92 / 120 | ||
| IELTS | 6.5 / 9 | ||
- A Design Portfolio that showcases the applicant’s most representative work in landscape architecture or other aspects of the design of the built environment. The admissions committee will consider the quality of the design project, but more importantly how you arrived at a final resolution. As such, please include process sketches, study models, or other items produced during the design process in addition to any final products.
- Each portfolio should be in PDF format with no more than 20 pages of A4 (210mm x 297mm) size and a maximum of 4 design projects. Please note that in the online admission system, the total size of your uploaded documents should not exceed 10 MB.
- For each project, please declare the project duration; nature of the project (e.g. academic, competition, professional, external workshops); names of all collaborators; and the instructors/employers (names, position, and affiliations).
- Please ensure that all work in your portfolio meets the highest standards of academic integrity. Please state clearly the applicant’s contribution for any group or professional work and cite any text or images that were not produced by the applicant.
- A Statement of Purposes outlining the motivation for applying to the MLA programme at NUS, relevant experiences in academia or practice, and academic interests that you are interested in pursuing at NUS. This statement should not be more than 1000 words.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae with no more than TWO A4 Pages
- Two letters of reference
- Official Transcripts
- Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate their English proficiency by means of TOEFL / IELTS test scores. Applicants may be waived from this requirement if they completed their degree programme taught entirely in English, situated in an English speaking country, for example (non exhaustive list) Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA.
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited to appear for an interview. Where an applicant is not based in Singapore, the interview will take place via video call.
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| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | Please do refer to CDE or Department Website for more details | Please do refer to CDE or Department Website for more details |