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Master's Degree in "Landscape Architecture". Department of Crop Science. Faculty of Agricultural Production, Infrastructure and Environment. Agricultural University of Athens.

Description

The theoretical and applied treatment of landscape design for the urban, agricultural, and forest environment, the preparation of studies for the restoration of damages to the landscape caused by large technical works (roadworks, etc.), the restoration and utilisation of degraded areas (landfills, quarries, etc.) with the purpose of integrating them to the natural environment, and the preparation of environmental impact studies.

Further Information

Specialisation of scientists in the art and science of Landscape Architecture with regard to the rational Landscape study and design, in accordance with the principles of Landscape Architecture. The objective is training in aesthetic advancement, saving of natural and financial resources, sustainable development, and protection of the natural and anthropogenic Landscape.

Relation To Employment

Holders of qualifications that belong to this type may work either as self-employed or in positions of responsibility in companies and organizations in the private or in the public sector.

Transitions

Access to this type of qualification have those who hold a Bachelor Degree (level 6). The selection of graduate students is mainly based on the following criteria: the overall grade of the Bachelor Degree, the grades in undergraduate courses that are relevant with the subjects of the Master’s program, the performance in thesis, where is foreseen at the undergraduate level and any research activity of the candidate. The detailed application of the above mentioned criteria, the definition of additional criteria or the conducting of examinations and interviews, the results of which are taken into account in the selection, are determined by decision of the relevant Department.
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 8.

Ways To Aquire

Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.

Awarding Body

Agricultural University of Athens

Qualification Type

MASTER’S DEGREE (METAPTYCHIAKO DIPLOMA EIDIKEFSIS)

Name

Higher education

Purpose

Basic

Duration

2 years

Thematic Areas

Horticulture