Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture

Climb higher in your career with advanced tree management and urban forest expertise.

Cities need trees to breathe. Discover your role in designing a healthier world. From day-to-day environmental management to urban forestry and sustainable landscapes, the Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture is designed to extend your arboriculture knowledge and practical management skills and help you swing to the next branch of your career. With classes delivered in intensive format, this course is ideal for professionals in the field, supporting your career growth across natural and built environments.

Key features

• Learn within a living, breathing classroom. Nine hectares of heritage-listed gardens, green roofs and outdoor learning spaces create a hands-on environment at our Burnley campus, where you’ll study, research, garden and gather in nature.
• Upskill while you work. Flexible intensive classes and online assessment methods enable you to balance your postgraduate studies with your existing career and work commitments.
• Sharpen your tools. Strengthen your ability to assess, analyse and respond to real challenges in the arboriculture space through advanced, industry-informed study and hands-on learning.

Why study arboriculture at Melbourne?

• Turn experience into expertise. Build on your existing industry experience through postgraduate study that develops your knowledge of arboricultural assessment, planning and management practices.
• Study the science behind healthier landscapes. Develop a deeper understanding of how trees interact with built and natural environments, and how arboricultural practice contributes to sustainable and liveable cities.
• Go beyond trees – develop whole urban ecosystems. Explore arboriculture, urban forestry and vegetation management through subjects focused on the role of trees within contemporary urban and environmental systems.

Student support

You will study within a supportive, collaborative and hands-on environment at our Burnley campus, home to heritage-listed gardens, green roofs and immersive outdoor learning spaces that have been woven into the learning experience. Alongside University resources and academic guidance, the Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture’s intensive delivery format helps to support professionals balancing postgraduate study with existing work and life commitments.

As a Melbourne student, you'll be supported to succeed — in your studies, your wellbeing and your finances.

• International student support. Visa and arrival help when you need it.
• Academic skills and advice. Meet an advisor or join a workshop to get the most from your studies.
• Global exchange. Study overseas through our network of global partners.
• Mentoring and community. Explore student life and student and alumni mentoring programs.
• Wellbeing and accommodation. Access health, counselling and accommodation support.
• Fees and scholarships. Find scholarships you're eligible for and manage your finances.

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