PROPOSED CHANGES TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION

In recent years there has been a global shift in the delivery of Landscape Architecture education within universities. This change has been reflected in a move nationally for Landscape Architecture programs within Australia to shift to a five year program of study, which supersedes the four year Bachelor Degree (The Bologna Agreement).

In 2009, the RMIT Landscape Architecture Program will be moving into this structure as an accredited Landscape Architecture Degree *. The Degree will consist of a 3 year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Design and a 2 year Master of Landscape Architecture (Coursework). Those students who successfully complete the 3 year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Design will have the opportunity to apply for the professionally accredited* Master of Landscape Architecture (Coursework).

The intention of the proposed 3+2 is to equip students with the ability to deal with the complexities of the world that landscape architecture professionals are now facing in everyday practice, for example climate change, rapid urbanisation etc. The RMIT model distinguishes itself nationally as a five year specialist degree.

We see this as a very exciting progression for the RMIT Landscape Architecture Program and for student education within this field and see it as an opportunity to position the program within the international arena.

 

MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (COURSEWORK)

Articulation and Pathways

Articulation

As a Bachelor Landscape Architecture Design graduate you can exit after successful completion of three years to expanding design related fields or you can apply for entry into the Master of Landscape Architecture (Coursework). If you have a grade point average of 2.5 in the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Design you will have guaranteed entry into the Master Landscape Architecture (Coursework).

If you are enrolled in the former Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture) you will gain automatic acceptance into the Master of Landscape Architecture (Coursework) upon successful completion of either third or fourth year of study, this is valid until 2011. Your grade point average will not be taken into consideration.

If you graduate from the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Design with a grade point average less than 2.5 you have the opportunity to undertake additional selection requirements (such as a portfolio or interview).

Pathways

If you graduate with a grade point average of 2.5 in the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Design and decide to exceed the specified requirements of deferment of leave of absence you will be required to apply for entry into the Masters of Landscape Architecture (Coursework).

Completion of the Master of Landscape Architecture (Coursework) will provide a strong pathway into further academic study such as a PhD candidature.

 

* Pending University and AILA Approval

INVITATION

 

 

The Landscape Architecture program would like to invite you to an Information Session to introduce and give information on the proposed new structure for the Landscape Architecture program at RMIT, which is currently being developed and being considered for implementation in Semester 1 2009.

This information session will discuss the program re-structure and the introduction of new courses and Master of Landscape Architecture (Coursework). It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have regarding these changes.

INFORMATION SESSION DETAILS

 

 

Date: Friday 23rd May

Venue: Lecture Theatre 68, Building 8, Level 11, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne. (8.11.68)

Start time: 5:30pm

Finish time: 6:30pm

The Information Session will be followed by drinks.

Best Regards,

Rosalea Monacella