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About the course
The Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture is designed for professionals managing trees or those seeking to build expertise in managing trees in the urban forest. It covers urban forest management, tree growth and function, plant identification and selection, pests and diseases, and environmental stresses such as climate change. Classes are delivered in an intensive format with online assessment elements and include learning at the Burnley garden campus alongside urban forestry experts.
What you might learn
Students develop practical and applied knowledge for managing trees in urban environments, including understanding tree biology, growth and function. The course builds capability in selecting and identifying plants, diagnosing and managing pests and diseases, and responding to environmental pressures such as climate change. It is structured to support study alongside work through intensive delivery and online assessment components.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue or advance roles related to urban forestry and arboriculture, supporting planning, establishment, and ongoing management of trees in cities and public landscapes. Career pathways may include arborist and urban forest management roles within local councils, parks and gardens, and environmental or landscape organisations. The skills are relevant to organisations focused on tree health, risk management, and climate-resilient urban greening programs.
Entry requirements
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Living Costs in Burnley**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) £ 10 - 14 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) £ 449 - 594 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) £ 362 - 479 |
Transportation (Daily) £ 3 - 6 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) £ 166 - 220 |
Average Salary***
