In response to the increased and broad interest in landscape topics, the Department of Landscape Architecture offers a Certificate in Landscape Studies. This is targeted toward students enrolled in other programs in both the Weitzman School of Design and the University more broadly, as well as to mid-career professionals and scholars who wish to enhance their education. Potential candidates must apply for admission in accordance with school procedures. Accepted students must complete 5 course units from the Department of Landscape Architecture. Typically, these course units will be elective courses, although courses required for the MLA curriculum such as those from the Theory, Media, and Workshop sequences may be taken with permission from the instructor.
Graduate Certificate in Landscape Studies at University of Pennsylvania
International students can study the Landscape Studies at University of Pennsylvania at its main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. This Graduate Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on May 22, 2027.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Landscape Studies at University of Pennsylvania
Entry Requirements
Our admission decisions are made prior to the announcement of results for many national examinations (such as the A Levels or French Baccalaureate), but applicants are expected to be enrolled in programs that prepare them for these examinations. If you are enrolled in a program that will not release external examination results prior to our application deadlines, you must request that your school send us predictions of external examination results along with your grades.
Where national examinations are required for admission to a pre-university program (such as the IGCSE or the SPM), you should have received high marks on these examinations and should present certified copies of the results with your Penn application.
Students in our diverse global community have a wide range of passions, perspectives, and talents. Beyond academics, we would like to learn about your non-scholarly interests, extracurricular activities, and community service (though we recognize that patterns for non-academic involvement vary from country to country).
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 100
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How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Landscape Studies at University of Pennsylvania
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