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Objectives
of the Program
The graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Tropical
Landscape Architecture aims to instill in the student a systematic
outlook in the interplay of built-forms with the natural
surroundings so that these do not become inimical to the
cultural and social fabric of the locale.
The program is responsive to the pressing need to elevate
the profession of landscape architecture to a point where
it shall significantly benefit humankind, the educational
philosophy of the program is for nurturing man in his environment
and for the enhancement of the beneficial ecological forces
through deliberate design of the land.
Culture and behavior through infrastructure shall be instilled
upon the participants of the program. Environmental awareness
and the development of professional competence shall be the
essence of the program which shall be implemented through:
- Conferences
- Research Undertakings
- Publications and Documentation
- Community Outreach
- International Cooperation and Exchange
- Financial Grants
The Masteral Program leading to the degree of Master of Tropical
Landscape Architecture is administered by the College of
Architecture, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City.
Admission
Requirements
To satisfy the University requirements for admission to
a master’s program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s
Degree of Landscape Architecture. However, applicants who
are holders of degrees other than the aforementioned degree
may be accepted but will be required to take additional
courses to comply with the requirements for the degree
of Bachelor of Landscape Architecture.
Holders of degree in the physical planning professions
such as civil engineering and architecture, as well as
in botany, agriculture and forestry will have to take additional
subjects in landscape design and/ or construction upon
the advice of the Program Adviser in order to comply with
minimum requirements of the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
program of the University of the Philippines.
Degree holders who do not have any subjects in eastern
and western cultures shall enroll in equivalent subjects
in the University of the Philippines besides those required
in the Master of Tropical Landscape Architecture Program.
The Program Adviser shall assist the student in preparing
his plan of study.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
- Accomplished Graduate Program Application for Admission form
- Two accomplished recommendation forms from professors and/ or current employer
- Official transcript of records
- 2 sets of 50mm x 50mm I.D. pictures
- Certificate of English Proficiency (TOEFL) for foreign applicants whose
medium of instruction is not English
Degree holders who do not have any subjects in eastern and western cultures shall
enroll in equivalent subjects in the University of the Philippines besides those
required in the Master of Tropical Landscape Architecture Program. Applications
should be received before April 15 for registration in the succeeding academic
year which opens by June. |
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