Diploma in Agriculture
Why study the Diploma in Agriculture at UNE?
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.
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.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported Place2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form.
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| Official Abbreviation | DipAgr | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| How to apply |
All students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Applicants should have completed the Certificate in Agriculture or equivalent but applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing will be granted for units which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course as follows: a. a maximum of 12 credit points for units completed at another institution which have not been counted towards another qualification; or b. no limit will apply to advanced standing which is granted for units counted towards an undergraduate certificate course offered by the University; or c. no limit will apply to advanced standing which is granted for units completed at the University and which have not been counted towards another qualification. |
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dioptase (BCC 203) |
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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.
3. Units Offered
Units offered for the Diploma are:
AGEX 310; AGRO 100, 422; ANPR211, 321, 417, 440; ANUT 300; AQUA 200; COTT 300, 301, 302, 303; ECON 223; EM 334, 311; GENE 251; GRNS 300, 301, 302, 303; HORT 420; MEAT 418; MM 110, 200; PLTY 300, 301; RSNR 110, 120; WOOL 412, 422, 472, 482; and with the approval of the course coordinator, other units offered within the University may be substituted for one or more of these units.
4. Course Work Programs
4.1. Animal Health and Welfare
ANPR 211, 321, 417; plus five units to be chosen from those units listed in Rule 3.
4.2. Applied Animal Nutrition
ANPR211, 321; ANUT 300; plus five units to be chosen from those units listed in Rule 3.
4.3. Cotton Production
COTT 300, 301, 302, 303; plus four units to be chosen from those units listed in Rule 3.
4.4. Feedlot Management
ANPR 211, 321, 440; plus five units to be chosen from those units listed in Rule 3.
4.5. Meat Science and Technology
ANPR211, 321; MEAT 418; plus five units to be chosen from those listed in Rule 3
4.6. Poultry Production
ANPR211; PLTY 300, 301; plus five units chosen from those listed in Rule 3.
4.7. Sustainable Grains Production
GRNS 300, 301, 302, 303; plus four units to be chosen from those listed in Rule 3.
4.8. Wool Production
ANPR211, 321; WOOL 412, 422; plus four units to be chosen from those listed in Rule 3.
4.9. General Agriculture
Eight units to be chosen from those listed in Rule 3.
5. Period of Candidature
Unless the faculty determines otherwise, a candidate shall complete the program of study:
(a) in not more than two semesters as a full-time student; or
(b) in not more than eight consecutive semesters as a part-time student.
6. Advanced Standing
Advanced standing will be granted for units which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course as follows:
(a) a maximum of 12 credit points for units completed at another institution which have not been counted towards another qualification; or
(b) no limit will apply to advanced standing which is granted for units counted towards an undergraduate certificate course offered by the University; or
(c) no limited will apply to advanced standing which is granted for units completed at the University and which have not been counted towards another qualification.
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