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Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)

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Completion requirement

The Master of Landscape Architecture program is structured around a core studio sequence. Required courses and electives make up the remainder of the program. In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, successful completion of the MLA must include the following academic requirements:

Foundation Year (Qualifying Year) 30 units

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1648661
    AND
    1648681
    AND
    1648731
    AND
    1648891
    AND
    1648901
    AND
    1648941
    AND
    1649291
    AND
    1648691
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1648381
    AND
    1648671
    AND
    1648701
    AND
    1648721
    AND
    1648741
    AND
    1651511
    AND
    1651521
    AND
    1648841
    AND
    1648851
    AND
    1648981
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Complete ANY of the following Courses:
  • 1648781
    OR
    1648761
    OR
    1648771
    OR
    1648801
c) 6 units of elective credits from other courses offered by SAPL or the University of Calgary at the 500-level or higher that relate to individual interests in Landscape Architecture.
Completion requirement

Advanced Credit

A student may apply for advanced credit for previous courses that have not been used to satisfy the requirements of any other degree or diploma program. See Advanced Credit.

Course Exemptions: Students registered in a graduate degree program may receive an exemption from a specific course if they can demonstrate successful completion of an equivalent course. To be eligible for an exemption, the student must provide original transcripts, course outlines and samples of course assignments which will be assessed for academic equivalency. Courses for which exemptions are being sought must be from a recognized institution, and they must be graded courses with a minimum grade of "B-". Students granted an exemption from a course may be required to take another, equally-weighted, course to satisfy credit-hour requirements for their program.


Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade)

Students admitted to the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape will not be allowed to request the Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for any course that is applicable to their degree; or apply any course awarded a grade of CG towards their graduation requirements.

Students may choose the Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for courses outside of SAPL that permit the CG Grade and are taken extra to load.

The use of the CG grade will affect students' eligibility for internal awards.


Additional Requirements

A laptop computer is required for all course-based degree programs in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. Further information pertaining to specifications will be sent out to newly-admitted students in the summer term prior to the commencement of their studies.

Attendance at orientation for first year students is required.


Credit for Undergraduate Courses

Only undergraduate courses numbered 500-599 may be considered for graduate-level credit and are subject to approval by the Associate Dean (Planning and Landscape).


Time Limits

Students are expected to enroll on a full-time basis and complete the degree requirements within two registration years (excluding the Foundation Year). Maximum completion time is six registration years. See Time Limits.

Completion requirement

Financial assistance may be available to highly qualified students but cannot be guaranteed. For information on admission and academic awards, see the Awards and Financial Assistance section of this calendar, the SAPL website and the Awards Database on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.

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