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The programme is for graduates of design related disciplines that wish to deepen their understanding and knowledge of modern landscapes. It is a research-based programme (not a professional one) that takes a critical approach to contemporary landscape themes. We recognise the landscape as a broad, interdisciplinary subject and students shape their own studies in self-motivated fashion, typically conducting individual (or small group) project work. Small classes, tutorials, and discussion are key. The programme seeks to build each student’s ability to pursue independent enquiry. It teaches transferable skills; students acquire robust methodologies for enquiry, and develop a critical approach that reflects on the purpose, results and process of their enquiries. Interdisciplinary exchange is fundamental in this programme, elements of which are co-taught by or with other disciplines such as ecology, planning and engineering. The course is located on campus amongst a group of related courses and disciplines from the designed environment and students enjoy a menu of open presentations and lectures. Understanding of the Irish landscape is encouraged through direct experience with excursions and site visits. Tutors and lecturers from Ireland and abroad bring a variety of practice and academic experiences to the classes and students present their work to a wider audience of students and academics, to broaden interdisciplinary discussion and enrich feedback.
The MArchSc Landscape Studies is a 1-year 90-credit Masters Programme comprising 60 credits of Core Modules and 30 credits of Option Modules. If students would prefer to take one or more Option modules not listed, that may be possible as a Negotiated Option. Any request to take a module that is not listed as an Option Module will require approval of the Governing Board. Students are advised to contact the Programme Director (miriam.fitzpatrick@ucd.ie) before the start of their studies so as to discuss and agree Options and negotiated options, in accordance with individual learning requirements.
Module ID | Module Title | Trimester | Credits |
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LARC40510 | Landscape Study I | Autumn | 15 |
LARC40520 | Landscape Study II | Autumn | 15 |
LARC40490 | MArchSc Thesis (Landscape Studies) | Spring | 30 |
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN6OF: Students must select 30 credits of Option modules or negotiated option credits. To give a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester, it is recommended that 15 credits should be taken in the Autumn Trimester, and 15 credits in the Spring Trimester. Any unlisted modules to be taken as negotiated options must be discussed with the Programme Director, and will require the approval of the Governing Board. |
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ARCT30030 | History & Theory of the Designed Environment IV - Architecture, Urban and Landscape | Autumn | 5 |
GEOG20040 | Rivers, Estuaries and Coasts | Autumn | 5 |
GEOG30370 | River Catchment Management | Autumn | 5 |
GEOG30860 | Environmental Assessment | Autumn | 5 |
HORT30050 | Landscape Plants | Autumn | 5 |
LARC40420 | Landscape Research 1 | Autumn | 5 |
AESC20070 | Soil Resources | Spring | 5 |
GEOG40750 | Reimagining Dublin: An Interdisciplinary Exploration in Urban Regeneration | Spring | 5 |
LARC40540 | Rural and Landscape Planning | Spring | 5 |
LARC40550 | Building Biodiversity: nature as Builder | Spring | 5 |
PLAN40540 | Planning Law | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN6OF: Students must select 30 credits of Option modules or negotiated option credits. To give a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester, it is recommended that 15 credits should be taken in the Autumn Trimester, and 15 credits in the Spring Trimester. Any unlisted modules to be taken as negotiated options must be discussed with the Programme Director, and will require the approval of the Governing Board. |
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
MTARCH002 | Stage 1 - 100.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |