Graduate Certificate in Agriculture

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Agriculture is the first award level of a fully articulated program which gives qualified applicants the opportunity for study at a higher level in agriculture related disciplines - Master of Science in Agriculture.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

4 years part-time

Course Code

GradCertAgr

Study Mode

In person, Online

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Agriculture is the first award level of a fully articulated program which gives qualified applicants the opportunity for study at a higher level in agriculture related disciplines - 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.

All majors can be studied only on a part-time basis unless a program of study has been approved by the course co-ordinator.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification from a recognised University;

or

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline*.

*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:

Agribusiness

Agriculture

Agricultural Economics

Animal Science

Botany

Rural Science

Zoology

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

demonstrate specialised knowledge of agricultural sciences, land and resource management and agricultural extension with responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the work;
apply technical, field and/or laboratory competencies relevant to food and fibre production and management of agricultural systems to provide solutions to complex problems with responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the work;
apply advanced skills in written and oral scientific communication to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts and to transmit complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences; and
locate and critically evaluate scientific information.

Career pathways

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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at University of New England (UNE).

88.5%

Overall satisfaction

80.8%

Skill scale

79.5%

Teaching scale

90.1%

Employed full-time

$72.2k

Average salary

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