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Department of Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture is a creative profession concerned with analysis, planning, design and management of the land at scales varying from whole regions to small individual sites.
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Graduate program: Master of Landscape Architecture
Established in 1972, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program was the first graduate program of its kind in Canada. More than 420 students have graduated, many of whom now occupy senior positions in the profession.
Landscape architects integrate and apply knowledge of ecology, socio-cultural factors, economics and aesthetics to create environments that are functional, innovative, sustainable, appropriate and attractive. Desirable personal attributes include a creative imagination, problem-solving skills and good graphics and verbal communication skills.
The program requires a minimum of two full years of study to complete. Approximately 50 students are currently enrolled in the MLA program. They originate from all regions of Canada and from many other countries.
Students entering the program are required to complete between 42 and 111 credit hours, depending on academic background. Students with a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a Bachelor in Environmental Design with a Landscape + Urbanism option (BEnvD, L+U) may be eligible to complete their program of study over two years, while other students will take three or more years to complete the program.
Accreditation
The Landscape Architecture program at the University of Manitoba is an accredited program that has met the standards of the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council (LAAC). The LAAC team reviewed the graduate program in Landscape Architecture and granted the program a full six-year accreditation in May 2021. The program was found to provide the required instruction, faculty, facilities and financial support to deliver a sound program as demanded by the profession and the public.
Programs accredited by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) through LAAC are also recognized by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).
Courses
Courses for students with BEnvD (L+U)
Required courses
- GRAD 7300: Research Integrity Tutorial (0 credit hours)
- GRAD 7500: Academic Integrity Tutorial (0 credit hours)
- LARC 7002: Landscape Construction and Professional Practice (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7330: LA Studio 3 (9 credit hours)
- LARC 7340: LA Studio 4 (9 credit hours)
- LARC 7250: LA Theory (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7040: Design Research (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7400: Landscape Topics (3 credit hours)
One of:
Elective courses (12 credit hours required)
- LARC 7310: LD Seminar 1 (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7320: LD Seminar 2 (3 credit hours)
- ARCG 7102: Summer Topic Studio (6 credit hours)
- LARC 7020: Field Studies (Summer session, 3 credit hours)
- Elective (3 credit hours)
Total credit hours: 42
Courses for students with design degree excluding BEnvD (L+U)
First year
- GRAD 7300: Research Integrity Tutorial (0 credit hours)
- GRAD 7500: Academic Integrity Tutorial (0 credit hours)
- EVLU 4000: Philosophy, Ethics + Aesthetics (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 4002: Construction Materials (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 4008: Plant Ecosystems + Design (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 4016: History of Landscape + Urbanism (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 4018: Principles of Urban Design (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7222: LA Studio 2 (9 credit hours)
- EVLU 4014: L + U Studio 6 (9 credit hours)
Second year
Required courses
- LARC 7002: Landscape Construction and Professional Practice (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7330: LA Studio 3 (9 credit hours)
- LARC 7340: LA Studio 4 (9 credit hours)
- LARC 7250: LA Theory (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7040: Design Research (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7400: Landscape Topics (3 credit hours)
One of:
Elective courses (12 credit hours required)
- LARC 7310: LD Seminar 1 (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7320: LD Seminar 2 (3 credit hours)
- ARCG 7102: Summer Topic Studio (6 credit hours)
- LARC 7020: Field Studies (Summer session, 3 credit hours)
- Elective (3 credit hours)
Total credit hours: 75
Courses for students with non-design undergraduate degree
First year
- Drawing Workshop (Fall, pre-term, 0 credit hours)
- Digital Drawing Workshop (Winter, pre-term, 0 credit hours)
- GRAD 7300: Research Integrity Tutorial (0 credit hours)
- GRAD 7500: Academic Integrity Tutorial (0 credit hours)
- LARC 6150 LA Communication (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 3002 Site Planning (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 3000 History of Designed Environments (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 3004 Ecology + Design 2 (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 3010 Landscape + Urbanism Theory (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 3012 Site Morphology + Grading (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7110 LA Studio 1 (9 credit hours)
- EVLU 3008 L + U Studio 4 (9 credit hours)
Second year
- EVLU 4000: Philosophy, Ethics + Aesthetics (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 4002: Construction Materials (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 4008: Plant Ecosystems + Design (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 4016: History of Landscape + Urbanism (3 credit hours)
- EVLU 4018: Principles of Urban Design (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7222: LA Studio 2 (9 credit hours)
- EVLU 4014: L + U Studio 6 (9 credit hours)
Third year
Required courses
- LARC 7002: Landscape Construction and Professional Practice (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7330: LA Studio 3 (9 credit hours)
- LARC 7340: LA Studio 4 (9 credit hours)
- LARC 7250: LA Theory (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7040: Design Research (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7400: Landscape Topics (3 credit hours)
One of:
Elective courses (12 credit hours required)
- LARC 7310: LD Seminar 1 (3 credit hours)
- LARC 7320: LD Seminar 2 (3 credit hours)
- ARCG 7102: Summer Topic Studio (6 credit hours)
- LARC 7020: Field Studies (Summer session, 3 credit hours)
- Elective (3 credit hours)
Total credit hours: 111
Fall 2021 Laptop and software requirements
Minimum laptop requirements
Windows laptops
OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
Processor: 10th Generation Intel Core i7 or faster
RAM: 16GB RAM or higher
Graphics: Radeon RX or NVIDIA RTX
Display: 1920x1080 minimum; 4K recommended
Storage: 512GB SSD Minimum; 1TB recommended
Apple laptops
Model: MacBook Pro 13” or 16”
Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core
RAM: 16GB RAM or higher
Storage: 512GB Minimum; 1TB recommended
Software requirements
Required
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Microsoft Office
Required (Senior Years Only):
• qGIS
Recommended
• AutoCAD
• Rhinoceros 3D v7
• Vectorworks 2021
Pricing and availability of software is listed on the CADLab website under Available software
The University of Manitoba bookstore is an authorized Dell retailer and has built a custom portal for Architecture students where you can order a laptop and some of the required software.
You can visit that portal here: https://tinyurl.com/c7pyy7v6
While students can buy a laptop anywhere they choose, they are encouraged to consider the bookstore, as the bookstore is familiar with the computer requirements for Faculty of Architecture students.
posted July 14, 2021
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Undergraduate program: Environmental Design
For students who do not already have an undergraduate degree, the Environmental Design Program offers a four year bachelor's degree, including a Landscape + Urbanism option.
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PhD program
The PhD in Design and Planning is for students wishing to make a significant contribution to knowledge in design and planning fields. The program is intended for students intending to pursue independent investigation, original research and creative scholarship.
Current students
Resources and requirements for students currently enrolled in the MLA program.
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MLA student manual 2021 - 2022 (PDF)
This manual is intended to familiarize new and already enrolled students with the operation of the Department of Landscape Architecture and the MLA program.
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Thesis/practicum guidelines 2021 - 2022 (PDF)
The final step in completing the MLA degree is to undertake a thesis or practicum.
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Thesis/practicum presentation booking form (PDF)
A Thesis/practicum presentation booking form must be completed at least 10 working days before all presentations.
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Department events 2021 - 2022
Department of Landscape Architecture events 2021 - 2022
Contact Us
Department of Landscape Architecture
Faculty of Architecture
201 John A. Russell Building
84 Curry Place
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M6
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