Overview
What you will learn
As our world faces unprecedented changes, how can the urban forest community contribute to building healthier neighbourhoods for everyone?
The Urban Forests Masterclass - the Australian School of Urban Forestry course offered by University of Melbourne explores this question and demonstrates how practitioners from many disciplines can become stronger advocates for urban ecosystems to help create more resilient cities.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Gain an understanding of the complexity of protecting, managing and restoring ecosystem function within urban areas
- Examine the human and societal benefits provided by access to green spaces in the urban environment
- Explore nature-based solutions to urban and suburban challenges
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Upcoming dates for this course are yet to be announced.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
ForestryAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS: 00116K
- This program is suitable for all professionals in the sectors of urban greenspace, community advocacy, environmental health and policy management who have a desire to develop skills and gain knowledge in urban forestry.
Tuition Fee
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International
1900 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1900 AUD for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
1900 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1900 AUD for the full programme during 4 days.
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.