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
CSPInternational
2011 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 direct to UNE
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | DipAgr | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| 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 domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct 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 | A candidate shall: (a) hold a certificate of the school or equivalent qualification; or (b) have satisfied the school by means of other qualifications and/or related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule (a) has been achieved. Applicants should have completed the Certificate IV in Agriculture at NSW TAFE, or the equivalent, but applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered. |
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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 24 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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| Academic Colours |
Dioptase (BCC 203) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a certificate of the school or equivalent qualification; or
(b) have satisfied the school by means of other qualifications and/or related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule (a) has been achieved.
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 24 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.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points:
(a) complete a course work program approved in advance by the course coordinator comprising units from those listed below; or
(b) complete one of the approved course work programs.
Units offered for the Diploma are: AGEX 310; AGRO 100, 422; ANPR 211, 321, 417, 440; ANUT 300; AQUA 200; COTT 300, 301, 302, 303; ECON 223; EM 311, 334; 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 subject to candidates meeting overall course requirements and prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units, may be substituted for one or more of these units.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Complete a Course Work Program approved by the Course Coordinator or Complete ONE Approved Course Work Program |
48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
Approved Course Work Programs
Animal Health and Welfare
Applied Animal Nutrition
Cotton Production
Feedlot Management
Meat Science and Technology
Poultry Production
Sustainable Grains Production
Wool Production
General Agriculture
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including on approved course work program or a program of study approved by the course coordinator shall be awarded the Diploma in Agriculture.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.