IV. Degree Regulations
Master of Landscape Architecture
Courses
The MLA degree of the University of Guelph requires the demonstration of a general mastery of the field of landscape architecture.
Prescribed Studies
The courses selected must be acceptable to the school and to the Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies) for graduate credit. The candidate must obtain an overall weighted average grade of at least ‘B-' in order to qualify for the degree.
The number of courses prescribed will depend upon the student's background.
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For the holder of a BLA with several subsequent years of significant professional experience (as defined by the school), the prescribed studies will consist of at least five graduate courses (2.25 credits), plus a thesis;
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For the holder of a BLA without several subsequent years of significant professional experience (as defined by the school), the prescribed studies will consist of at least seven graduate courses (3.25 credits), plus a thesis;
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for the holder of degrees other than the BLA, the prescribed studies will consist of at least fourteen graduate courses (6.25 credits), plus a thesis, unless permission is granted to waive courses.
Additional Courses
In addition to the prescribed studies, a student may take courses outside the discipline. These courses may be at either the undergraduate or the graduate level.