Advanced Diploma in Agriculture
Why study the Advanced Diploma in Agriculture at UNE?
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.
Students are able to study a broad spectrum of areas relevant to agriculture including agricultural ecology, crop physiology, animal production, animal and plant breeding, soil science, animal nutriton, cotton production, sustainable grains production, agricultural extension, meat technology, wool production, animal health and welfare, poultry production, feedlot management, disease in animal production, managing the sheep enterprise, sheep meat production and marketing, etc.
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.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1.5 Years Full-timeUp to 5 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply directly to UNE.
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | AdvDipAgr | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | On completion of the Advanced Diploma students may apply for the Bachelor of Agriculture and are able to count all units already completed towards the Advanced Diploma. |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply directly to UNE. For more information, click here
International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent but applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students are required to complete at least eight weeks of practical experience work. For further information contact the School of Environmental and Rural Science at ersteach@une.edu.au The links to the practical experience forms and guidelines can be found at: http://www.une.edu.au/ers/for-students/ |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except where approved for units completed as part of the UNE Pathways Enabling Course or the TRACKS tertiary preparation program or an approved articulation in the course). 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 36 credit points for units completed at the University or another institution; or (b) 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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| Further Information | 
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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 not 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, other units available from subjects offered within the University may be substituted for one or more of the units approved for the program.
3. Course Work Programs
Animal Stream
General Stream
Plant Stream
4. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) three consecutive semesters of full-time study;
(b) 10 consecutive semesters of part-time study.
5. Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except where approved for units completed as part of the UNE Pathways Enabling Course or the TRACKS tertiary preparation program or an approved articulation in the course).
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 36 credit points for units completed at the University or another institution; or
(b) 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.