Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Urban Horticulture

The Graduate Certificate in Urban Horticulture is a perfect introduction to the foundations of designing, creating, managing, and advocating for urban green spaces.

Overview

Looking for a career change with a focus on plants? This course offers a well-rounded introduction to the field, whether you're new to urban horticulture or already have some experience and want to upskill.

Course Details

• Course code: GC-URBHORT
• Duration: 1 year part-time
• Location: On campus (Burnley)
• Intake: March, July
• Fees: AUD $19,488 (2025 indicative first year fee)
• Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Career Outcomes

After completing this course, you can put your skills to use in the workplace or transition into the Master of Urban Horticulture. The Graduate Certificate is equivalent to the first semester of the Masters course.

Related Study Areas

• Architecture, building, planning and design
• Biological sciences
• Earth and environmental sciences
• Environment
• Horticulture and landscape management
• Landscape architecture
• Science

Learning Environment

You'll spend your time getting your hands dirty – literally – alongside world-class researchers at our beautiful Burnley campus and at sites throughout the city.

Industry Links

The course has excellent linkages and contacts to the urban horticulture industry, adding to the currency and relevancy of the study experience, but also building employment opportunities in green space management.

Eligibility

This course is available to domestic students only.