Study location	Latvia, Jelgava
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Master (Professional Master in Landscape Architecture/ Qualification: Landscape Architect)
Accreditation	December 15, 2028

Tuition fee	€4,000 per year
Application fee	€160 one-time Non refundable
Deposit	€500 one-time
Dormitory fee	€127 per month It requires to pay additional 100 EUR for Dormitory deposit.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants with completed bachelor`s degree in landscape architecture are approved for admission to the programme. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. We accept only officially translated documents. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ Need to submit a document that states your English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, DET etc.). IELTS – (6.0 score) TOEFL IBT – (72 points) TOEFL PBT – (513 points) TOEIC – (605 points) FCE (First Certificate in English) – (160 points) CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – (160 points) CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) – (160 points) Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – (160 points) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – (51 points) Cambridge English Linguaskill – (160 points) Duolingo (100 points). The said document is not attached if: - the foreigner has obtained secondary or higher education in the language of implementation of the relevant study program; - the foreigner has obtained secondary education in a European Union or European Economic Area country or in the Swiss Confederation, and the document certifying their secondary education includes a foreign language proficiency rating equivalent to at least B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	llu.lv/en/landscape-architecture

Overview

Academic profile

The aim of the study programme is to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for the work in landscape architecture as qualified specialists who are able to carry out research activities, analysis, development planning, maintenance, revitalization and management of territory improvement and greenery arrangement of landscapes, public outdoor space and private outdoor space independently or in a team.
The content of the programme ensures the acquisition of the master’s level knowledge which envisages to study theoretical study courses and study courses of sub-disciplines, acquire the basics of the research activities, methods of research, gain the necessary knowledge and experience during traineeship.

The graduates of the programme are able to:

• understand the importance of heritage landscapes and nature heritage in the development of the economy;
• develop the guidelines, methodology and recommendations for landscape management, protection, preservation and restoration;
• deal with the problems of science and practice in consulting and design companies/organisations, national and municipal institutions;
• apply the acquired academic knowledge when dealing with ecological, aesthetic and social problems of the landscape in preserving cultural and nature heritage and ensuring landscape sustainability;
• organise the process of work in cooperation with the specialists of related sectors, plan and manage the work, work in teams in accordance with the project development time schedule.

The research is performed in the following directions: landscape design, landscape architecture, landscape planning. This programme is completed with the elaboration and defence of a Master’s thesis.

Career opportunities

Our graduates work in all kinds of architecture, design, research companies. They can cover both urban and rural areas and ensure that implemented projects are qualitative and sustainable. Our specialists are able to designs different scale landscapes – residential areas, parks, shopping centers, parkways, golf courses, school campuses etc.

Master’s degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective Doctoral study programme at universities in Latvia or abroad.