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52 weeks
On campus (Burnley)
Full time
March | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $58,976 (2026 indicative first year fee)
Duration
1 year full time
Intakes
March, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Agricultural Industry Body / AgriFutures
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Urban Soils, Substrates and Water
12.5 points, core. Urban soil challenges — compaction, contamination, water supply, drainage, structural soils.
Horticultural Plant Science
12.5 points, core. Plant structure, cell physiology, photosynthesis, nutrition and whole-plant physiology.
Plant Production and Establishment
12.5 points, core. Horticultural industry overview from propagation through planting and establishment.
Plants in the Landscape
12.5 points, core. Identification, selection and design use of plants in urban landscapes.
Elective subjects
50 points (4 subjects) from an approved list.
Common Questions
Yes, after completing the Graduate Diploma in Urban Horticulture you can transition into the Master of Urban Horticulture. The Graduate Diploma is equivalent to the first year of the Masters course.
You will study at the University of Melbourne's Burnley campus, where you'll spend your time getting your hands dirty – literally – alongside world-class researchers, as well as at sites throughout the city.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $40,992. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
Yes, whether you're new to urban horticulture or already have some experience and want to upskill, the course offers a well-rounded introduction to the field.
The course has two intake periods: March and July, and can be studied full time over 1 year or part time over 2 years.
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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