The Master of Landscape Architecture course at Clemson University provides students with the knowledge, skills and techniques required for professional practice in landscape architecture.

School: Clemson University, School of Architecture
Course: Master of Landscape Architecture
Location: Clemson, South Carolina, USA
Course dates: August 2025 to May 2027
Application deadline: 15 April 2025

The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) is a nationally recognised, STEM-designated professional degree accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB).

The MLA program at Clemson University prepares students with the knowledge, skills, techniques, theories and technologies to become an effective contributor to the landscape architecture profession.

As the only landscape architecture program in the state of South Carolina and one of the top in the nation, the MLA program offers a balance of professional skills, and theoretical and historical knowledge that prepares our students for professional practice immediately upon graduation.

The combination of rigorous education and research engagement at a tier-1 research institution with practical knowledge provides a strong foundation for different career paths, including professional practice in a firm, research, or teaching at an academic institution.

An internationally renowned and award-winning faculty leads the program with broad expertise in urban and community design, health and design, ecology, environmental sustainability and design implementation.

Throughout the program, students are engaged in design and research at local and global scales, focusing on contemporary issues such as climate change, sustainability, social and environmental justice and resilient communities.

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Top image: student work created by Libby Pruden, photo by Bea Bates.

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