MSc Landscape Architecture and Planning: Wageningen University and Research Centre

About the programme

Internationally the MSc Landscape Architecture and Planning at Wageningen University derives its specificity from a strong Dutch planning and design tradition that has been developed to find solutions for the multiple use of densely populated land in a hydrological complex delta landscape.

Landscape Architecture and Planning focuses on the deliberate construction and reconstruction of the environment. It involves research, planning and design of landscape to create and maintain places to be functional, meaningful, sustainable and beautiful. In order to comprehend the complex relationships between people, nature and landscape, the study integrates concepts and approaches from both the creative arts and the natural and social sciences and incorporates the latest advances in technology.

Future career

Most graduates are employed by consultancy and engineering companies, planning and design bureaus, district water boards, government agencies and universities. A number of graduates work for large, multinational firms (such as Oranjewoud, Arcadis or Grontmij), while others are employed by small and medium sized companies.

Admission requirements

• Enrolment in an MSc Programme at Wageningen University requires:
• A BSc degree (or equivalent) in a field of science relevant to your selected programme
• A Grade Point Average (GPA) for this BSc of at least 70% of the maximum grade
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Good skills in mathematics and/or statistics
• Basic computer skills