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Our world is becoming more urbanized with each passing year. As metropolitan areas expand, it's crucial that our green spaces develop alongside them. Enhancing urban vegetation delivers social, environmental, economic, and health advantages that make our communities more livable. Similar to global cities, Melbourne requires professionals who can design, oversee, and champion urban greening initiatives and the value of these natural areas. We collaborate with industry leaders and policymakers to train urban horticulture specialists equipped with vital expertise, creative vision, and sustainable practices. As the sole program of its type in the Southern Hemisphere, the Master of Urban Horticulture offers a distinctive and highly respected credential. Whether you're beginning your journey or seeking to advance your existing knowledge, this program provides accessible pathways.
The curriculum maintains strong industry connections, ensuring up-to-date, practical learning while creating future job prospects in green space planning and maintenance.
Students can also pursue professional internships with industry partners, government agencies, or NGOs to steer their careers toward preferred specializations.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), OR An honours degree or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline.
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.