Master of Urban Horticulture
Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
We live in a world thats increasingly urbanized. Our cities keep growing and our green spaces need to grow with them. Maintaining and improving vegetation in our cities will provide the social, environmental, economic and health benefits that keep our neighbourhoods liveable. Melbourne, like all cities around the world, needs people to design, manage and advocate for greater urban greening and the importance of these green spaces. Were working alongside industry and government to produce urban h
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Richmond
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 061121G
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Course overview
We live in a world thats increasingly urbanized. Our cities keep growing and our green spaces need to grow with them. Maintaining and improving vegetation in our cities will provide the social, environmental, economic and health benefits that keep our neighbourhoods liveable. Melbourne, like all cities around the world, needs people to design, manage and advocate for greater urban greening and the importance of these green spaces. Were working alongside industry and government to produce urban horticulturists with these necessary skills, and a passion for creativity and sustainability.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a graduate certificate (AQF8) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) or equivalent in any discipline. Or - Have completed a graduate diploma (AQF8) or equivalent in any discipline. 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. 2. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a graduate certificate (AQF8) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor honour Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
65%
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a graduate certificate (AQF8) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) or equivalent in any discipline. Or - Have completed a graduate diploma (AQF8) or equivalent in any discipline. 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. 2. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a graduate certificate (AQF8) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor honour
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Burnley | — | — | $56,684per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | 500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond (Burnley campus) | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Urban Horticulturestudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source