Sustainable Landscape Design and Development
OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Program Overview
The Master’s programme at TH OWL – University of Applied Sciences and Arts focuses on the challenges of the 21st century, including the climate crisis, water-sensitive urban development, biodiversity, gender-equal cities, energy landscapes, healthy cities, food security, urban shrinkage processes, increasing urbanisation, and migration. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and their principles serve as the programme's reference framework. Germany combines a progressive academic setting in an inclusive society with a reliable global perspective. We offer high-quality, affordable public higher education as a strong foundation for your future success! The two-year Master’s programme is conducted in English and is aimed at highly qualified international applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in fields such as landscape architecture and planning as well as related disciplines like architecture, urban design, urban planning, and environmental planning. The programme in the first two semesters consists of a series of compulsory (first semester) and elective (second semester) courses as well as an urban landscape project and a landscape planning and development project that address realistic project assignments. In the third semester, students undertake an internship, and the fourth semester is dedicated to the Master’s thesis. Join us at the “Sustainable Campus” in Höxter – a picturesque city on the banks of the Weser River in Germany, located in a region with rolling hills, scenic landscapes, and historical towns that date back to the early Middle Ages. One of Höxter's most famous landmarks is the Corvey Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What we offer: New perspectives on pressing future challenges Germany's long-standing tradition of landscape architecture Visionary professional approaches to designing and developing urban and rural spaces Courses covering a broad range of landscape design and development themes Real-life urban landscape design and landscape planning projects Exchange with international sustainable development experts Excursions to innovative European cities dedicated to sustainable transformation A creative study atmosphere Intercultural dialogue within the international group of students An internship semester as a stepping stone for your professional development Master’s thesis focusing on relevant international challenges Professional international network development with former students and faculty Possibility to start your first semester online, as long as your visa is pending Very low university fees Relatively low cost of living at the university’s location
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Applicants must submit evidence of English proficiency documented by one of the following tests or certificates with the indicated minimum score (for those who obtained their university entrance qualification from a non-English speaking institution): TOEFL: ibT 79 IELTS: 6.5 Cambridge ESOL CPE/CAE: grade B FCE: grade A Bachelor's degree acquired in Australia, UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, USA, or any country in which English is established as an official language You acquired your previous degree in an English-speaking programme.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
The Master’s programme is open to highly-qualified international applicants with a three-year Bachelor’s degree in the field of landscape architecture and planning and related subjects such as architecture, urban design and planning, and environmental planning. In order to apply to the Master’s programme, you need to fulfil the following criteria: You need to have acquired a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in landscape architecture or in any related field, such as architecture, urban design and planning, environmental planning, etc. The grade point average (GPA) of the prior academic degree needs to correspond to a German GPA of at least 2.3. All non-EU applicants have to certify their academic documents via an acknowledged agency (uni-assist) to prove that they are entitled to study in Germany: https://www.uni-assist.de/en/ All EU applicants upload their application at the university's Master's programme portal: https://kis-portal.th-owl.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?page=Bewerber/-innen&sessionlanguage=en Along with your degree, grade and English skill certificates mentioned above, it’s mandatory to submit the following documents (total size may not exceed 10 MB) for your uni-assist application, otherwise, it will be incomplete and therefore denied: A curriculum vitae (CV, PDF, one page DIN-A4) A letter of motivation (PDF, one page DIN-A4) is necessary. Please refer to why you want to participate in this Master’s programme; point out a perspective of where you picture yourself in the future and reflect on the following aspects (These references are important as they will serve as the basis for the reflection part of the internship report in third semester.): 1. Why do you want to enrol in the SLDD Master’s programme? 2. How can you demonstrate your motivation to participate in the SLDD Master’s programme (i.e. experiences from prior Bachelor’s programme, internships, design and planning competitions, or other professional experience)? 3. What are your expectations of the SLDD Master’s programme and of your future profession? Which professional developments are you seeking during the programme and the internship, and what qualification are you aiming to acquire after your graduation? A portfolio with work samples (PDF, maximum seven pages) The applications will be evaluated by a committee, which then determines the suitability of the applicants for this Master’s programme. For more information, follow this link: https://www.th-owl.de/en/sustainable-landscape/application/
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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