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Diploma in Horticulture

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Our campus

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Summary

New Zealand’s horticulture industry plays an important role in food production and our export economy. This course expands your knowledge and understanding, and prepares you for a range of positions.

About this programme

Lincoln University’s Diploma in Horticulture introduces you to a wide range of learning covering horticultural technology, production and management. You’ll also develop your skills in applied computing and problem-solving. This one-year full-time study programme is made up of eight courses that cover propagation, horticultural management systems, soils, plant studies, computing and engineering.

Regional study option

If you're based in Nelson, Bay of Plenty, or the surrounding areas, you may be able to study this programme through Fruition Horticulture.

For more information see our Regional Diploma page.

Practical work

A period of practical work is a requirement for this qualification:

Minimum of 12 weeks of hands-on practical experience (preferably full-time)
On at least two different types of horticultural units

Download the [Practical Work Handbook [PDF 2.1 MB]](/assets/Publications/Practical-Work-Handbook-Diploma-in-Horticulture-v2.pdf "Practical Work Handbook DipHort") for this diploma.

For more information on the practical aspects of study, email practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz or phone +64 3 423 0061.

Entry criteria

One of the following:

NCEA Level 2 or higher, a minimum of 40 credits over four subjects recognised by Lincoln University as suitable for entry. University Entrance literacy and numeracy standards are also required. A maximum of 24 credits in any one subject will be counted towards the total.
A New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture at Level 4 or higher, obtained through an approved polytechnic institution.
Special Admission or other pathways.
If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.

If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.

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