Master in MA Architecture: Landscape and Urban Design

Tuition fees for Master in MA Architecture: Landscape and Urban Design are 24,433 USD per year. Applications for the Dec 2026 intake are open until Sep 15, 2026.

The MA Architecture: Landscape and Urban Design at the University of Portsmouth is one of many pathways within the MA Architecture degree, and takes advantage of the department’s reputation for teaching excellence and student satisfaction.

The programme allows you to study landscape and urban design at a variety of scales — territorial, urban, and architectural. Your studies will emphasize the role of nature in design, exploring how to preserve and transform landscapes based on their geographical, geological, and morphological components. This includes designing proposals that interact with both natural and artificial environments to create ecosystems. Modules such as 'Landscape and Urbanism: Territories and Systems' and 'Landscape and Urbanism: Sites and Systems' will equip you with the skills to address environmental challenges and promote sustainability. Throughout the degree, you’ll engage with current debates in landscape, architecture, urban design, climate change, and sustainability. The university's architecture design studios simulate a real-life studio environment, and the programme offers opportunities for virtual exchanges and visits abroad to explore landscape and urban design in different geographies and cultures.

You’ll also have the chance to prototype and visualise your creative building and landscape plans using industry software such as AutoCAD.

Additionally, the programme includes a Work-Based Learning module, allowing you to apply your academic learning to existing regional practices. The goal is to equip you with a deep understanding of the tangible and intangible values of landscape, enabling you to reshape societies for the better in your future career.

University of Portsmouth, established in 1869 and located in the historic coastal city of Portsmouth, offers a vibrant student experience with around 28,000 students, including approximately 5,000 international learners. The university combines strong teaching and research with practical industry links and a waterfront location that enriches campus life. Its long history of technical and professional education makes it a familiar choice for students seeking applied learning in a city with excellent transport links.

Portsmouth provides a range of programs organized across ten broad subject areas, encompassing engineering, business, health professions, creative arts and sciences. Students benefit from industry placements, modern laboratories and career-focused modules that enhance employability. The university also supports research-led teaching and partnerships with local employers, giving international students opportunities to gain real-world experience alongside academic study.

Comprehensive support services help international students with visas, accommodation, language preparation and wellbeing, while student societies and campus activities foster social integration. With practical training options, placement support and access to regional industries and cultural sites, Portsmouth is well suited to students who value both academic quality and hands-on experience. Prospective applicants should investigate program specifics, placement opportunities and scholarship options before applying.