Master of Arts in Landscape Architecture
The Master of Arts in Landscape Architecture (MA/LA) is a non-accredited degree that provides graduate level design instruction for students who have already completed an accredited undergraduate degree in landscape architecture (BLA). Students must have completed their BLA prior to beginning the MA/LA.
In addition to three graduate level studios as core requirements, students have the opportunity to pursue their own interests across a varied offering of electives, extend existing technical skills within the field of landscape architecture, or complete a related certificate within the 30 credit degree requirements for the MA/LA. The studio sequence for each student will be determined based on portfolio, space available, and the prospective student’s interest in the immersive studio experience. International student admissions are not available at this time. Once admitted, MA/LA students will set out a course of study in coordination with the department chair and advising staff. Potential certificates within the College of Architecture and Planning include:
- Geospatial Information Science Certificate
- Historic Preservation Certificate
- Interior Design Certificate
The MA/LA is designed as a full-time one-year in-person degree program which starts in the fall. No transfer credit is available for this degree. Though flexible options with regard to course sequence and the initial semester are available, remote options are not available. Depending on course scheduling, the completion of a certificate may require additional semesters of part-time enrollment.
If you are interested in exploring a differentiated degree completion path, please contact Jody Beck at [email protected].
Tuition & Fees
The University of Colorado Denver has one of the most affordable tuition rates in Colorado. Our tuition and fees are set by the Board of Regents, the governing body of the University of Colorado. Tuition is based on student classification (undergraduate, graduate, academic program, resident or nonresident) and you can find out what rates will apply to your situation here.
All CAP Graduate Programs have WICHE-WRGP (Western Regional Graduate Program) status, which grants in-state resident tuition to students from 15 western states including California, Washington, Oregon and Arizona.
Landscape Architecture Contacts
Roxy New
Senior Course Coordinator & Graduate Academic Advisor for MURP, MUD, MLA, MSHP, & PhD
Email:[email protected]
