Overview

Where sustainability and urban design collide.

Explore the ways in which vegetation, design and infrastructure can all work together to reshape urban spaces and contemporary cities for the better. The first course of its kind in Australia, the Graduate Certificate in Green Infrastructure combines planning, applied science and practical skills to examine green roofs, living walls, urban trees and water-sensitive design. Developed for working professionals and recent graduates, this course prepares you to create healthier, more liveable cities through real-world, problem-based learning, and demonstrates that more spaces can (and should!) go green.

Key features

• A new frontier in design. Explore the rapidly evolving field of green infrastructure through cross-disciplinary approaches to urban planning, sustainability and environmental management in city environments.
• Redesign cities from the inside out. Develop practical knowledge in green roofs and walls, urban trees, ecological restoration and sustainability-focused design all while you explore the ways in which vegetation improves liveability.
• Skills that go beyond the classroom. Through real-life, problem-based learning, case studies and hands-on activities, you’ll explore strategy, technical project management, stakeholder engagement, and how to facilitate community participation.

Why study green infrastructure at Melbourne?

• Surround yourself with subject matter. Our Burnley campus is a living example of green infrastructure at its best, with heritage-listed gardens, green roofs, and immersive outdoor learning spaces scaffolded throughout the student experience.
• Flexibility where it counts. Designed for working professionals, this course uses intensive delivery and online assessment elements so that you can fit your study around your work and life commitments.
• Learn from—and with—the best. Benefit from participation in industry events, mentoring opportunities, volunteering programs and employer connections to help build your professional networks across urban planning, environmental consulting, horticulture and more.

Student support

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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About the faculty

Visit the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences to learn more about the school's degrees, research and career planning support.