Landscape and Urbanism MA
Master
In Surrey
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Surrey
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Design projects reflect opportunities and challenges of contemporary landscape urbanism, at global and local scales. Themes include public realm, green and blue infrastructures, wellbeing, growth and transformation through time, climate change, biodiversity, city and identity, and zones of transition. Modules in research and theory support critical reflection, while study of materials and techniques supports appropriate technical knowledge and inquiry.
Workshops include: communication, learning through making, observation, mapping and consultation, building information modelling (BIM).
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About this course
The Landscape and Urbanism MA takes a new look at the potentials of the landscape in the context of contemporary urbanism.
It has been specifically designed for architects, designers and strategic planners who want to be proactively involved in designing the cities of the future.
Projects will address live briefs at a range of scales - from the strategic to detailed site-specific intervention.
Optional modules enable you to tailor the course to your own interests.
Your Master's Project gives you the chance to study an area of interest in greater depth and gain valuable research skills.
Many members of staff are research active or professional practitioners, which keeps your learning cutting edge
The course provides an innovative design education, with opportunities to participate in live projects such as European and local consultancy within the Landscape Interface Studio.
Study visits, international workshops, external lectures, live projects, and visits to London shows, museums and institutions allow you to develop experience and knowledge to support your individual career ambitions.
a good honours degree; or
professional experience and a qualification in architecture, landscape design or other relevant design discipline.
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Subjects
- Design
- Urbanism Design
- Landscape
- Portfolio
- Theory
- Process & Making
- Representation
- Masters Project
- Infrastructures
- Biodiversity
Course programme
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
Modules- Landscape & Urbanism Design Portfolio 01
- Landscape and Urbanism Design Portfolio 02
- Landscape & Urbanism Theory, Research and Representation
- Landscape & Urbanism Professional Practice, Process & Making
- Masters Project
Additional information
Landscape and Urbanism MA