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Diploma in Agriculture

Official Abbreviation DipAgr
Course Type Undergraduate
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time
2007 UAI N/A
2007 OP N/A
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

This course has the general aim of providing a formal academic qualification for people who wish to obtain training at the tertiary level in some area of agriculture, without the need to commit themselves to a full degree program. It is an ideal program for those who need to undertake a refresher course in a particular discipline, or who wish to broaden their knowledge, or who perhaps simply wish to satisfy their curiosity.

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 Certificate 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 Diploma shall:

(a) hold a certificate of the school, or equivalent qualification; or

(b) have satisfied the school by means of qualifications and/or related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule 1.(a) has been achieved.

2. Course Requirements
To fulfil the requirements for the Diploma a student shall:

(a) complete a course work program approved in advance by the course coordinator and comprising units from those listed in Rule 3; or

(b) complete one of the prescribed course work programs listed in Rule 4.

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Career Opportunities

The 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 None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Advanced standing may be granted for previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution.
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

On completion of the Diploma students may enrol for the Bachelor of Agriculture and are able to count units already completed towards the Diploma.

Honours None
Scholarships None
Further Information

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