Graduate Certificate in Garden Design

Academic entry requirement

To be considered for entry into this course, you must : - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. Or - Have completed a advanced diploma (AQF6) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. And - Have three years of documented relevant experience. Or - Have completed a diploma (AQF5) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. And - Have four and a half years of documented relevant experience. Or - Have six years of documented relevant experience which demonstrates the capacity to successfully undertake the course. Cognate (relevant) discipline includes: Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, Garden Design, Landscape Construction, or equivalent. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards. Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.