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Undergraduate Certificate in Horticultural Studies

Certificate

Start your career or upskill in horticulture with the Undergraduate Certificate in Horticultural Studies at Charles Sturt University, offering pathways into related bachelor's degrees.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

0.5 - 1 years full-time

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

About this course

Overview

The business of horticulture is constantly evolving, seeking new, sustainable ways to produce the food the country needs. Start your career or upskill in this dynamic industry with the Undergraduate Certificate in Horticultural Studies at Charles Sturt University. This horticulture course is also the ideal pathway into the Bachelor of Horticulture, Bachelor of Viticulture, Bachelor of Wine Business or the Bachelor of Wine Science. Complete your certificate and get entry - with credit - into one of these degrees.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent)
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalence, detailed by a detailed resume

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subject 8 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningAHT101Foundations of Agriculture8 credit ptsRestricted electives 24 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Select three (3) subjects from the following:

HRT101Introduction to Horticulture8 credit ptsPSC102Botany8 credit ptsPSC104Soil Science8 credit ptsCHM108Chemical Fundamentals8 credit ptsIKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit ptsMCR101Introduction to Microbiology8 credit ptsWSC111Grape and Wine Science8 credit ptsGEN173Preparing for University Study8 credit ptsORLIT115Academic Literacies8 credit pts

Standard enrolment patterns

For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

View handbook to learn more

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.