Master of Landscape Architecture - MLA Programme content

A two‑year MLA blending studio practice with real‑world landscapes around Limerick, preparing students for global, accredited landscape architecture careers.

Key information

EU fees per year €8,200

Non-EU fees per year €20,800

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9

Duration Two years

Attendance Full-time

Programme type Taught

Delivery In-person

Start date September

Award Masters

Key information

Complete full-time in two years

Delivered on campus

Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters

Submit a design research thesis and written dissertation in the final semester

Elective options available in Year 2, Semester 3

You will learn through

Design studio projects, lectures, and workshops

Field visits and hands-on activities

Reflective practice and guided research

Regular feedback from faculty and peers

Access to books and journals via UL Glucksman Library

Core modules

Landscape Architecture Design Studio I (AR6101) introduce the core knowledge and processes of designing with and in landscape.

Ecologies for Design (AR6121) equip students with the knowledge to thoughtfully integrate ecological perspectives into their design work, both in urban and rural contexts.

Spatial and Visual Representation Methods and Practices I (AR6111) advance the students' capacities across a range of typical representation skills and techniques required in the practice of landscape architecture.

History and Theory of Landscape (AR6131) immerse students in both the histories and theories of landscape and landscape design - past and present.

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.

Core modules

Landscape Architecture Design Studio II (AR6102) extend the students' progression in advancing their experience and skill in the core knowledge and processes of designing with and in landscape.

Ecologies for Climate Adaptation (AR6122) demonstrate how designing with natural processes and conditions can help address climatic, environmental, social and economic challenges.

Spatial and Visual Representation Methods and Practices II (AR6112) advance the students' capacities across a range of digital data-gathering, mapping and representation techniques.

Professional Practice and Ethics of Landscape Architecture (AR6132) focus on the role and activities of the landscape architect within professional and legislative contexts.

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.

Programme content - Year 2

Autumn semester
Spring semester

Core modules

Landscape Architecture Design Studio III (AR6123) enable students to further advance their skill, expertise and experience in the core knowledge and processes of designing with and in landscape.

Fluid Ecologies – Designing with Water (AR6133) focus on working with landscapes that are predominantly formed by or impacted by water systems.

Design Research Methods and Practice (AR6143) deepen students' critical understandings of their design methods and processes

Elective module - choose 1

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.

Core modules

MLA Thesis Landscape Design Project (AR6104) develop a design research project to address in-depth a topic of the student's own choice.

MLA Thesis Landscape Research Dissertation (AR6114) support and extend the personal, philosophical and intellectual intent of the MLA Thesis Landscape Design Project.