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MSc in Landscape Architecture - Land Landscape Heritage
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To be eligible, students must hold an Italian bachelor’s degree in Architecture (L-17) or Territorial, Urban, and Environmental Planning (L-21).
Italian bachelor’s degrees in Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (L-25), Civil and Environmental Engineering (L-7), Industrial Design (L-4), Environmental and Natural Sciences and Technologies (L-32), Geography (L-6), Cultural Heritage (L-1), Fine Arts, Performing Arts and Fashion (L-3) may also be admitted, subject to verification of the curriculum requirements.
In all cases, admission to the master’s degree is subject to verification of personal preparation, which must be demonstrated by the documents submitted by the applicant (CV and portfolio). These will be used to evaluate the applicant’s curriculum and the adequacy of the knowledge and skills deemed essential for the successful completion of the programme. The Teaching Regulations further explain the curricular requirements and the methods of verifying personal preparation (point n. 6).
To be eligible, students must hold a minimum three-year bachelor’s degree in Landscape architecture, Architecture or Urban Planning from a non-Italian university.
Bachelor's degrees in Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Industrial Design, Environmental and Natural Sciences and Technologies, Geography, Cultural Heritage, Fine Arts, Performing Arts and Fashion may also be admitted, subject to verification of the curriculum requirements.
In all cases, admission to the master’s degree is subject to verification of personal preparation, which must be demonstrated by the documents submitted by the applicant (CV and portfolio). These will be used to evaluate the applicant’s curriculum and the adequacy of the knowledge and skills deemed essential for the successful completion of the programme. The Teaching Regulations further explain the curricular requirements and the methods of verifying personal preparation (point n. 6).
1st year
Students will attend courses focusing on landscape culture and history, landscape representation, ecology and agronomy, analysis and interpretation of urban and rural soils and landscapes, and infrastructure design techniques. Two design studios, the Landscape and Infrastructure Design Studio and the Open Space System and Parks Design Studio, will provide opportunities to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
2nd year
Students will attend courses focusing on environmental analysis and landscape mapping, conservation and management of historic gardens and landscapes, urban forestry and landscape planning. Two design studios, the Built Environment and Landscape Design Studio and the Frontiers of Landscape Design Studio, will consolidate knowledge and skills. Students also attend optional courses and workshops.
In the second year, students also undertake a traineeship and develop the final dissertation or thesis required for graduation.
Further clarifications are explained in the Teaching Regulations and in the Programme structure.
Graduates in Landscape Architecture – Land Landscape Heritage from the Politecnico di Milano can find employment worldwide in international landscape architecture firms, engineering and architectural design offices, public planning agencies, and government bodies, in accordance with specific national laws and regulations.
In the EU, graduates can follow the procedures to become professional landscape architects. In Italy, this process requires passing the State Examination (Esame di Stato) for subsequent registration with the Italian Association of Architects, Planners, Landscape Architects and Conservationists (Presidential Decree No. 328/2001).
Graduates can also apply to doctoral and postgraduate courses at Italian and international universities.
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