Master of Agriculture
Why study the Master of Agriculture at UNE?
The Master of Agriculture is a course work only program designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge in an area of agriculture and who do not wish to complete a research project.
Career Opportunities
There are opportunities in advisory and management roles in agricultural extension and property management; departments of primary industry; soil conservation; rural banking; private consultants; feed and fertilizer manufacturers; rural journalism; etc. providing advice on scientific, technical and economic matters.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC.
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| Official Abbreviation | MAgr | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Articulation from the Graduate Diploma in Rural Science: On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to articulate to the Master of Agriculture with 24 credit points (no more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level) of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC. For more information, click here
Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate 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 | The minimum requirement for admission to candidature is a three-year degree in a field related to agriculture. It is possible to transfer to Master of Agriculture candidature on completion of units to the value of 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Rural Science. |
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| Advanced Standing | The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by University and approved for course comprising: a. 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University; or b. 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or c. 12 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; and d. 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience. |
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| Academic Colours |
turquoise green (BCC 121) |
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| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Agriculture shall:
(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Agriculture; or
(b) have completed at least 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Rural Science and have a satisfactory academic record; or
(c) have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a relevant degree or other qualification acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature.
2. Appointment of Supervisor
At the time of admission to candidature a supervisor, who shall be a member of the staff of the University of the rank of lecturer, or higher, and who shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the candidate’s study program, shall be appointed by the school.
3. Course Requirements for the Master of Agriculture
3.1. Each candidate shall complete a course work program approved by the school on the recommendation of the head of the supervising school and pass such exams as shall be prescribed.
3.2. Each course work program shall comprise units with a total value of 48 credit points:
(a) at least 36 credit points shall be at graduate level; and
(b) no unit shall be below 300 level.
3.3. Unless otherwise determined by the school in special circumstances, the course work program shall be completed in 12 months of full-time study or in not more than eight consecutive semesters of part-time study.
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4. Advanced Standing
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by University and approved for course comprising:
- 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University; or
- 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualifications; or
- 12 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; and
- 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience
Advanced standing shall not be awarded for NR691.
5. Exit Pathways
On completion of 24 credit points, exit with Graduate Certificate in Rural Science.