Landscape Architecture
Formal criteria for theoretical diploma projects
The thesis must be an original piece of work and adhere to recognized standards for academic writing and follow AHO’s institutional guidelines on the use of AI tools.
Read more about the guidelines for the use of AI tools
The diploma must be written and presented in English. In exceptional cases, approval may be granted to use a Scandinavian language.
Contact your study advisor if you wish to explore this option
Deliverable files:
- Written thesis (PDF) and printed copy of the thesis
The thesis must not exceed 20,000 words, including title page, table of contents, footnotes, bibliography, and list of sources. Illustrations and image captions come in addition to this. - Posters/Exhibition material (PDF) (Optional)
The posters you are planning to use on the physical boards at the exhibition must be submitted digitally. The number of posters depends on the size of poster and is limited to the width of your exhibition area. - Additional files (Optional)
Videos, audio files, or similar can be submitted as additional files. Please name these so that the censors know if they are part of the site documentation, project, or process documentation. Maximum of 3 files.
Note: Chicago style is recommended for citations and bibliography.
Presentation
The presentation time for the diploma review and diploma exhibition follows the standard format.
More information about the presentation time for the diploma review
Exhibition (Optional)
You have the opportunity to exhibit material in the exhibition if you wish. If you are exhibiting any physical work that has not been submitted digitally according to the guidelines above, it must be delivered physically by the model submission deadline. The exhibition space assigned is the same as for non-theoretical projects.
Read more about the Diploma Exhibition
Architecture
Formal criteria for theoretical diploma projects
The project must be an original work and adhere to academic writing standards, as well as AHO’s guidelines for the use of AI tools.
Read more about the guidelines for the use of AI tools
Deliverables:
- Minimum number of files: 2
- Maximum number of files: 8
Mandatory files:
- Abstract in A4 format (1–4 pages) – Lastname, Firstname_Abstract.pdf
- Written dissertation – Lastname, Firstname_ProjectTitle.pdf
The dissertation must not exceed 20,000 words, including the title page, table of contents, footnotes, bibliography, and list of sources. Illustrations and figure captions are additional.
Optional files:
- Process binder – Lastname, Firstname_Binder.pdf
This binder should document your process throughout the semester and give the examiners insight into your working methods. It is recommended to include not only the process directly related to the final project, but also other parts of your work, such as dead ends and choices you decided not to pursue. - Print files – Lastname, Firstname_PrintFiles.pdf
If you plan to exhibit work in the exhibition, these files must be submitted digitally, compiled into a single PDF. - Appendix – Lastname, Firstname_Appendix.pdf
The appendix is a document where you can collect additional material that does not fit into the categories above but is important to share. - Supplementary files
Videos, audio files, or similar materials can be submitted as supplementary files.
Note: Chicago style is recommended for citations and bibliography.
Presentation
The presentation time for the diploma review and diploma exhibition follows the standard format.
More information about the presentation time for the diploma review
Exhibition (Optional)
You have the opportunity to exhibit material in the exhibition if you wish. If you are exhibiting any physical work that has not been submitted digitally according to the guidelines above, it must be delivered physically by the model submission deadline. The exhibition space assigned is the same as for non-theoretical projects.