Ironwood Institute
UNE's official pathway partner
Studying the Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness through Ironwood Institute in Adelaide, South Australia, offers a clear pathway to four Masters’ degrees at the University of New England. The total period of enrolment for this arrangement is 2 years of full-time study under a 1+1 model: Year 1 at Ironwood Institute in Adelaide, enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness THEN Year 2 at The University of New England in either Armidale, Adelaide or Sydney.
Only after successful completion of Ironwood’s AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness will students be eligible to articulate into the second year of UNE’s AQF Level 9 Masters level coursework program as per the collaboration agreement between UNE and Ironwood Institute. Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness at Ironwood Institute are eligible to receive Block Advanced Standing of 48 UNE credit points and are required to complete the remaining 48 credit points to graduate with a UNE Master’s degree.
First year
| Institute | Course | CRICOS Code | Duration | Number of Units | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironwood Institute | AMP80215 Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness | 090828K | 12 months | 8 | Adelaide |
Second year options
| Institute | Course | CRICOS Code | Duration | Number of Units | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New England | Master of Business Administration (International) | 100352 | 12 months | 8 | Adelaide, Armidale, Sydney |
| University of New England | Master of Environmental Science and Management | 000446C | 12 months | 8 | Armidale |
| University of New England | Master of Science in Agriculture | 000450G | 12 months | 8 | Armidale |
Please note that UNE’s main campus is in Armidale, New South Wales. Armidale is 1576 km from Adelaide, 482 km from Sydney, and 465 km from Brisbane. Therefore, you will be required to move to Armidale to study the second year of the packaged program except for Master of Business Administration (International), which also has approved teaching locations in Sydney and Adelaide.
"I’ll gain two Australian qualifications, a mix of agribusiness and agriscience, that will make me highly employable in the global agrifood job market." Soburu from Ghana, Ironwood and UNE Pathway Student.
Scholarships and other financial support
- International students commencing studies at UNE Armidale may be eligible for an accommodation scholarship in one of UNE’s residential colleges. View detailed scholarship information
- The UNE International Bursary covers a reduction in the published annual tuition fees for international students. UNE International Bursaries are available for full-time international students commencing coursework studies at Adelaide or in Armidale in 2022. View detailed Bursary information
About Ironwood Institute
Ironwood Institute, Level 3, 112-118 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia.
Ironwood Institute is also a truly international education provider, where overseas students receive a quality education while enjoying Australia’s unique culture and lifestyle. Ironwood is proud to be the first and only private institute to deliver nationally recognised agribusiness courses to international students in Adelaide, South Australia.
Ironwood has established strong connections with industry and higher education institutions in Australia to offer an ideal platform for our students to plan their careers, from gaining hands-on skills to leading the organisations of the future.
Ironwood’s AMP80215 Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness (cricos 090828K) is an Australian national accredited and internationally recognised qualification with a management focus on agricultural business.
"I found my studies at Ironwood to be both engaging and student-focused. They supported me academically and professionally on my student journey and I am looking forward to starting my career." Pushpa from Nepal, Ironwood and UNE Pathway Student.
