Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

The Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture is offered by the University of Florence, Department of Architecture. It includes four main laboratories and single-subject courses, with a focus on landscape planning, design and management, urban ecology, historical cartography and sustainability. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The course lasts two years, is worth 120 credits and is full-time and in person in Florence. The language is Italian, with an EU language at B2 level required. The cost is stated as zero.

The aim is to train specialists for the design and management of open-space transformation processes, working on natural and urban landscapes. Career opportunities include landscape architect, urban planner, public space designer, restoration expert, landscape designer and urban planner. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.