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Advanced Diploma in Agriculture

Official Abbreviation AdvDipAgr
Course Type Undergraduate
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1.5 Years Full-time
  • 3 Years Part-time
2007 UAI N/A
2007 OP N/A
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 72
Overview

This program is aimed at those who want to gain a basic knowledge of agriculture and is designed to provide graduates with a broad knowledge enabling them to contribute effectively to sustainable agricultural production in technical and support roles.
Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Applicants should have completed the Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent but applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered.
Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

1. Admission to Candidature
An applicant for the Advanced Diploma shall:
(a) hold a diploma of the school, or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) have satisfied the faculty by means of qualifications and/or related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule 1.(a) has been achieved.

2. Program of Study
2.1. To fulfil the requirements for the Advanced Diploma a student shall complete a program of study comprising units from one of the course work programs listed in Rule 3. and approved by the course coordinator.

2.2. The study program shall comprise:
(a) units counting 72 credit points of which no more than 24 credit points shall be at 100 level; and
(b) at least eight weeks of approved practical experience under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the faculty.

2.3. In special circumstances, and with the approval of the course coordinator, others units available from subjects offered within the University may be substituted for one or more of the units approved for the program.

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Career Opportunities

The Advanced Diploma in Agriculture is designed to provide graduates with a broad knowledge of agriculture so that they are able to contribute effectively to sustainable agricultural production in technical and support roles.
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

Practical Experience: Students are required to complete at least eight weeks of practical experience work.
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Advanced standing may be granted on the basis of previous study.
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

On completion of the Advanced Diploma students may enrol for the Bachelor of Agriculture and are able to count all units already completed towards the Advanced Diploma.
Honours None
Scholarships None
Further Information

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