Graduate Certificate in Agriculture
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Agriculture at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate in Agriculture is the first award level of a fully articulated program which gives qualified applicants the opportunity for study at progressive levels in agriculture related disciplines - Master of Agriculture or Master of Science in Agriculture.
The program is designed as a professional development course in areas relevant to agriculture. The flexibility of the program gives students the opportunity to gain fundamental skills from foundation units in Agricultural areas, or broaden and develop their professional knowledge and management skills in a chosen area of study.
It is recommended that students entering the course with limited background in a relevant discipline undertake 12 cp of 200/300-level foundation units after consultation with the Course Co-ordinator.
All major can only be studied on a part-time basis unless a Program of Study has been approved by the Course Co-ordinator.
International Students wishing to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Agriculture on a full-time basis are required to contact the course coordinator to determine an individual Program of Study
Please note: this course was previously known as Graduate Certificate in Rural Science
Career Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Agriculture is an intensive course and is designed to provide candidates with the opportunity to broaden or develop their professional knowledge and management skills in their chosen area of study.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
0.5 Years Full-timeUp to 2 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Articulation to the Master of Agriculture: On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Agriculture, students are able to articulate to the Master of Agriculture with up to 24 credit points (no more than 12 credit points at 200 or 300 or 400-level) of advanced standing for units completed within the Graduate Certificate. |
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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 bachelor degree from a recognised University; or (b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising: (a) 6 credit points for units completed at UNE; or (b) 6 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or (c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience. (d) There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification. |
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Dioptase (BCC 203) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University; or
(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 6 credit points for units completed at UNE; or
(b) 6 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or
(c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points from one of the Course Work Programs with no units below 200 level and at least 12 credit points at 500 level.
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 ONE Course Work Program | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
Approved Course Work Programs
Agricultural Consulting
Animal Genetics
Biosecurity
Canine Management
Cotton Production
Sustainable Grains Production
or as approved by the course coordinator.
All course work programs can only be studied on a part-time basis unless a Program of Study has been approved by the Course Coordinator.
Award of Degree
A candidate who meets the course requirements including one approved course work program shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Agriculture.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will be required to read literature on practical and theoretical aspects of agricultural science and management.
Communication Skills
Students will be required to express well-organised, logical and clearly written assessment tasks. Students will be exposed to techniques for improved oral and written communication skills throughout the course.
Global Perspectives
Students will examine examples of models, theories and case-studies related to production of food and fibre, products and management of associated natural resources around the world.
Information Literacy
Students will be instructed, assessed and expected to demonstrate research capacity in written assignments and utilise a wide range of sources.
Life-Long Learning
Students will be instructed in, assessed and practise learning skills in critical thinking, research and communication that will be useful to them beyond the unit of learning.
Problem Solving
Students will be challenged to critically examine literature, established theories and models, and techniques from a range of disciplines to address contemporary agricultural issues.
Social Responsibility
Students will be exposed to concepts of social responsibility within the course and will be required to exhibit social responsibility when interacting with other students.
Team Work
Students will be exposed to training in team skills and perspectives throughout the course.
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