MA Landscape Architecture
About this course
MA (Hons) in Landscape Architecture, a landscape architecture degree focused on environmental design and spatial practice across natural and urban settings. The course spans five years of studio projects and theoretical study. The first year introduces foundational principles through Design: Context and Grounding, Design: Site and Process, Landscape Theories: Critical Zones, and Landscape Theories: Histories. The second year progresses to advanced studio work with Design: Terrain and Ecologies and Design: City and Habitation. The third year continues with Design: Practices of Reclamation, which addresses post-industrial site challenges, and Design: Practices of Speculation, which investigates future landscape priorities.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 39%: 27 offers from 70 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 43%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 55%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 26%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 42%
- Northern Ireland: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Design: Context and Grounding
- Design: Site and Process
- Landscape Theories: Critical Zones
- Landscape Theories: Histories
- Design: Terrain and Ecologies
- Design: City and Habitation
- Design: Practices of Reclamation will introduce you to the challenges of working with post-industrial sites.
- Design: Practices of Speculation explores priorities for future landscapes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Landscape Architecture at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £36,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Landscape design.
What do graduates of MA Landscape Architecture at University of Edinburgh do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Landscape Architecture at University of Edinburgh?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Landscape Architecture at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Landscape Architecture at University of Edinburgh?
39% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 27 offers from 70 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does MA Landscape Architecture at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Landscape Architecture at University of Edinburgh?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.