This Masters takes an integrated approach to landscape theory, practice and policy. It will prepare you for a career in landscape research or in practice and policy within landscape, heritage and environment contexts.

Programme overview

• MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
• PgDip 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time

You will take three core courses and choose optional courses based on the areas you wish to specialise in, and there will be a significant component of independent work relating to a dissertation or professional development project.

You are taught in an integrated and interdisciplinary manner by staff from a range of subject areas in the arts, sciences and social sciences. The core courses are taught through a combination of seminars and field trips.

Core courses

• Landscape theory
• Landscape practice
• Skills for landscape researchers & professionals.

A wide range of optional courses are available, drawn from subjects including but not limited to

• Archaeology
• Celtic & Gaelic (eg place-names)
• Earth sciences
• History
• Human geography
• Literature
• Urban studies (eg governance, planning, public policy, regeneration, urban design).

Career prospects

Career opportunities exist for landscape, environment and heritage-orientated roles within government agencies or other public bodies (such as national parks), non-governmental organisations and the private sector. This programme also provides a pathway to PhD research and to career opportunities in research institutes and in further and higher education.

This programme is subject to approval.

Academic entry requirements

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.5
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 24
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 68; minimum 60 in writing

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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For 2013-14

MSc

PgDip