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Programme Code :
ST525208 (Part-Time)
Duration :
Year 2 Entry: 3 Years (Full-Time)
Year 3 Entry: 2 Years (Full-Time) / 3 Years (Part-Time)
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The programme is recognised under the QF Level: 5
QR Registration No.: 20/000210/L5
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2020 to 31/08/2025
Programme Aims
This programme aims to equip students with the theoretical, technical and professional skills and knowledge in horticulture and arboriculture management, landscape construction and maintenance, related sciences of plants, arboriculture and the environment, and sustainable landscape management. It will prepare students to perform the roles and tasks related to horticultural and arboricultural supervision, tree assessment, landscape management, and development of landscapes and conservation of the environment.
Career Prospects
Upon completion of the programme, graduates may be employed as arborist, tree risk assessor, tree works supervisor, landscape supervisor, landscape and horticulture project manager, green roof and vertical greening project supervisor, turfgrass manager, horticulture and tree specialist, industry business and technical representative, horticultural or landscape consultant and educator, etc.
Professional Recognition
With 1-3 years of relevant work experience, graduates are eligible to apply for memberships of :
- Certified Arborist of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Accredited Arborist of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects
- Technician or Professional Membership of The Arboricultural Association (UK)
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture (UK)
specific Requirements
For Year 1 entry:
- Please refer to the General Entrance Requirements for details.
- For HKDSE, a maximum of two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects can be counted for admission purpose. Relevant ApL subjects include: Image Design, Environmental Engineering, Building Facilities Engineering, Building Technology, Creative Advertising, Public Relations and Communication, Entrepreneurship for SME, Marketing and Online Promotion, Animal Care, Foundation in Chinese Medicine, Health Care Practice, Medical Laboratory Science, Applied Psychology, Practical Psychology, Exercise Science and Health Fitness, Electrical and Energy Engineering, Railway Studies, Display and Jewellery Design, The Essential of Theatre Arts, Film and Transmedia, Accounting for e-Business, Child Care and Development, Constructing Smart Cities, Digital Comic Design and Production, PR and Multimedia Communication, Data Application for Business, Airport Passenger Terminal Operations, Exercise and Fitness Coaching, Tech Basics, Popular Music Production, Digital Media and Radio Production, Food Innovation and Science, Rehabilitation Care Practice, eSports Technology, Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals, and Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English Communication, Jewellery Design in Digital Age, Digital Brand Communication, Multimedia Storytelling, Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Business Services, Practical Translation (CHI-ENG), Korean Language and Culture, AI in Business, Modern Southeast Asian Cuisine, AI and Robotics.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
For Year 2 entry:
- Associate Degree qualifications in basic science #
For Year 3 Entry:
A. Higher Diploma OR equivalent sub-degree qualifications/studies in a relevant area of study; #
OR
B. A relevant Professional Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications with five years of relevant working experience #
# Remarks:
- Additional core modules may be required (with fee charged) for sub-degree graduates according to the educational background of individuals.
- All applicants are screened and selected by an Admission and Interview Panel. All interviews are conducted in English.
Programme-specific Scholarship
Our programme is a recognized programme of the Study Sponsorship Scheme under the Urban Forestry Support Fund.
Scholarship — Full-time programme
The levels of scholarship to be granted to an eligible applicant: HK$50,000 for each academic year
Study Sponsorship — Part-time programme
The levels of study sponsorship to be granted to an eligible applicant: HK$35,000 (one-off)
For more details of the application for the scholarship/study sponsorship, please refer to the website of the Urban Forestry Support Fund: Click here
Tuition Fee
- The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
- The tuition fee for academic year 2025/26 per credit:
| Local Students | Non-local Students |
|---|---|
| HK$ 3,400* | HK$ 4,080* |
*The programme is undergoing a learning programme re-accreditation exercise for the Academic Year 2025/26, which may lead to change in the number of credit points required for graduation and the tuition fee per credit. However, the revised total tuition fee will not exceed the total tuition fee listed above.
Programme Curriculum
This is a 4-year programme, students are required to complete 120 credit points (including all compulsory modules, required elective modules, and Work-integrated Learning modules of the programme) to meet the graduation requirements.
*The new programme structures for Academic Year 2025/26 are under accreditation.
Year 1
- Basic Environmental & Analytical Chemistry
- Basic Statistical Methods
- Principle of Botany
- Chainsaw Operation & Pruning Skill
- Introduction to Landscape Design
- Landscape Materials, Structures & Technology
- Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescues
- GE Core Module : English for Academic Studies 1
- GE Core Module : Chinese 1
- GE Core Module : Creativity & Innovation in Society
Year 2
- Arboricultural Practice
- Landscape Project Management in Practice 1
- Plant Taxonomy
- Soil Science & Hydrology
- Urban Tree Risk Management
- GE Core Module : Entrepreneurial Mindset
- GE Core Module : A.I and Blockchain in Society & Work
- GE Elective Module 1
- Programme Elective Module 1
- Work-integrated Learning 1
Year 3
- Applied Research Methods
- Landscape Construction & Renovation
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Physiology & Nutrition
- Research & Project Proposal
- GE Core Module : Chinese 2
- GE Core Module : English for Academic Studies 2
- GE Core Module : English for Professional Purposes
- GE Elective Module 2
- Programme Elective 2
Year 4
- Landscape Contract Management
- Landscape Project Management in Practice 2
- Plant Entomology
- Professional Practice & Communication Skills
- Programme Elective 3
- Research Thesis; or Professional Project + Programme Elective 4
- GE Elective Module 3
- GE Elective Module 4
- Work-integrated learning 2
work-integrated learning
Work-integrated Learning (WIL) modules are directed industry attachments that provide powerful learning experiences by integrating theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. Students are required to complete two credit-bearing WIL modules (126 hours of WIL per module; 252 hours of WIL in total) to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture Arboriculture and Landscape Management.