Study Programmes Details

The Master's program spans four semesters, starting each year in the winter semester at the beginning of October. The curriculum combines theoretical and practical components, culminating in a Master's thesis to be completed within 20 weeks and defended in a colloquium.

Curriculum

Semester 1 & 2:

First Semester:

• Atelier Urban Design: Practical workshops on urban design.
• Design of Urban Spaces: Principles and methods for designing urban environments.
• Landscape and Environmental Planning: Techniques for planning landscapes and environmental integration.
• Basics of Planting Design: Fundamentals of planting and landscape design.
• Graphic Design and Presentation: Skills for visual communication and presentation.
• GIS and Remote Sensing: Geographic information systems and remote sensing applications.
• Optional-Compulsory Subjects:
• Architecture and Design (Site and Master Planning, Theory of Architecture)
• Project Management & Communication Skills
• Additional Subjects:
• English for Landscape Architecture
• German

Second Semester:

• Atelier Landscape Design: Hands-on projects in landscape design.
• History and Theory of Landscape Architecture: Historical and theoretical perspectives on landscape architecture.
• Materials and Constructions in Landscape Architecture: Study of materials and construction techniques used in landscapes.
• Sustainable Planning and Design: Approaches to sustainable landscape planning and design.
• EU Environmental Law: Legal frameworks governing environmental policies in the EU.
• Planting Design in Urban Spaces: Advanced techniques for planting in urban settings.
• Thesis Seminar: Preparation for the Master's thesis.
• Optional-Compulsory Subjects:
• Advanced GIS and Multimedia Applications
• Sociology and Freehand Sketching
• Additional Subjects:
• English for Landscape Architecture
• German

The coursework is application-oriented and scientific, utilizing studios, seminars, exercises, internships, and excursions.

Semester 3:

• Internship: A 20-week industry placement worth 25 credits. The internship can be split into two parts, with one part lasting at least eight consecutive weeks.

Semester 4:

• Master's Thesis: Students complete their thesis and defend it in a final colloquium, representing the culmination of their studies.

Academic Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Educational Background: A national or international university degree in Landscape Architecture, such as a Diploma, Magister, Bachelor's, or Master's degree, completed with a duration of at least three years of regular study. Degrees in related fields like architecture, urban and regional planning may also be considered.
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• Aptitude Test: Admission includes an aptitude test evaluating the final grade from previous studies and the quality of submitted design work. Applicants must submit a design portfolio consisting of five works, including two based on professional experience if applicable.
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• Supplementary Courses: If applicants lack necessary knowledge in Landscape Architecture, online courses offered by the MLA can be used to obtain the required credits.

Language Requirements

• English Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English. If the degree was not obtained from an English-speaking institution, proof of English proficiency is required:
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 85 (iBT)
• IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5
• Alternatively, other accepted language certificates or an assessment test administered by the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences can be used.

Application Deadline

• For the Winter Semester: Applications must be submitted by 15 March.