Masters Projects

WHAT IS A MASTER'S PROJECT?

The Master Project (LA 699) or Thesis (LA 503) is a project of high academic standard presenting independent work that contributes to the body of knowledge in Landscape Architecture.

The topic may be selected from a wide range of theoretical to practical design issues. It may be an original investigation, or an original interpretation of existing scholarship. Most importantly, the project should demonstrate a creative engagement in understanding landscapes and landscape change and effectively communicating ideas.

• a problem statement that casts the project in broader, more generalized terms
• a thorough literature review, or re-cap of the state of the knowledge, as it pertains to the project goals and objectives for the project
• a defendable methodology for applying theory or process or for testing an hypothesis the core project
• findings and conclusions that offer new insights or knowledge that is prescriptive or applicable in some transferable way to a broader audience

  Students wishing to complete the M.L.A. program in three years (two years for the post Professional M.L.A.) should conceive of projects that can be completed in two terms specifically dedicated to the project. Students are encouraged to submit their proposal and begin work as soon as possible following the completion of LA 695.

• Details about the Master Project may be viewed here:

• A list of completed Master Projects may be viewed here:

• A database through the School of Architecture Library of completed Master Projects may be viewed here: