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MasterLandscape Architecture and Planning

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.

More information

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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.

Apply now! Spring semester 2024/25
Application start
7 Oct 2024
Application deadline
15 Nov 2024, 23:59:59
Eastern European Time
Studies commence
3 Feb 2025
Apply now! Spring semester 2024/25
Application start
7 Oct 2024
Application deadline
15 Nov 2024, 23:59:59
Eastern European Time
Studies commence
3 Feb 2025