Dr. Andrew Mackenzie

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrew MacKenzie is an Honorary Associate Professor at the Australian National University, associated with the Fenner School. With a strong background in landscape architecture, Andrew's career includes multiple roles across prestigious academic institutions. He served as Campus Director at the Emalus Campus of the University of the South Pacific in Vanuatu and has had a long tenure at the University of Canberra. His previous positions include Head of Discipline for Design Architecture and Course Director for the Bachelor of Design program, where he oversaw majors in Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design, and Interior Architecture. Andrew has contributed to the field as a Senior Lecturer and Lecturer in Landscape Architecture at the same institution. His professional experience also includes work as a Landscape Architect with JEA associates and as a teacher in Landscape Design at the Canberra Institute of Technology Horticulture College. He is a Registered Landscape Architect with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and has led his own company, MacKenzie Landscapes Pty Ltd. Andrew's research interests comprise various aspects of landscape architecture and design, and he has a notable academic publication record, reflected in his Scopus profile. His commitment to education and landscape architecture continues to shape his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Campus Director

2021-01-01 — Present

University of the South Pacific • Vanuatu

Overseeing campus operations and academic programs.

Honorary Senior Lecturer/Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra

Conducting research and contributing to academic pursuits in the Fenner School.

Head Discipline – Design Architecture

2014-01-01 — 2016-12-31

University of Canberra • Canberra

Leading the design architecture discipline and ensuring the quality of academic programs.

Course Director Bachelor of Design

2013-01-01 — 2014-12-31

University of Canberra • Canberra

Directing the Bachelor of Design program and overseeing major curricula.

Senior Lecturer Landscape Architecture

2010-01-01 — 2018-12-31

University of Canberra • Canberra

Teaching and supervising students in landscape architecture.

Lecturer Landscape Architecture

2003-01-01 — 2009-12-31

University of Canberra • Canberra

Lecturing in landscape architecture and conducting seminars.

Landscape Architect

2002-01-01 — 2003-12-31

JEA Associates •

Design and consulting work in landscape architecture.

Teacher Landscape Design Construction

2001-01-01 — 2002-12-31

Canberra Institute of Technology Horticulture College • Canberra

Educating students in landscape design and construction.

Managing Director

1989-01-01 — 2001-12-31

MacKenzie Landscapes Pty Ltd •

Managing a landscape architecture business.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.