Master of Tropical Landscape Architecture (MTLA)

Admission to the Master of Tropical Landscape Architecture (MTLA) program is reserved for individuals holding a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) degree or its academic equivalent, as well as for those who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Landscape Studies (GDipLS).

In an era shaped by increasing global interconnectedness and evolving environmental, technological, and societal conditions, the MTLA program serves as a critical academic forum where practitioners, educators, and researchers engage with pressing questions concerning sustainability and quality of life. The program emphasizes the need to reconsider and redefine the role of landscape architecture in response to contemporary global challenges and emerging knowledge systems.

The MTLA program aspires to establish itself as a leading center for Tropical Landscape Architecture in Southeast Asia by advancing excellence in pedagogy, research, and professional extension. Through this strategic vision, the UP College of Architecture reaffirms its role as a significant regional institution for the development of highly competent graduates and distinguished professionals in the field of landscape architecture.

Correlate the concepts of classical, indigenous, and current Landscape Architectural theories to how they affect humans, their environment, and their future.

Provide a systematic examination of components of Landscape Architecture towards a responsive and relevant designed and built environment.

Formulate Landscape Architectural designs and frameworks that exhibit multi-disciplinary character.