Academic Programme
Diploma in Agriculture
A 3-year practically-oriented qualification producing prospective farmers and production managers.
Year 1 18 modules across 2 semesters · 135 credits
Semester 1 — Select 6 modules (62 credits)
Compulsory
Elective — select 2
Semester 2 — Select 7 modules (73 credits)
Compulsory
Elective — select 3
Year 2 17 modules across 2 semesters · 141 credits
Semester 1 — Select 6 modules (69 credits)
Compulsory
Elective — select 3
Semester 2 — Select 6 modules (72 credits)
Compulsory
Elective — select 2
Year 3 3 modules across 2 semesters · 120 credits
Semester 1 — Project-Based (60 credits)
Pre-requisite: pass all Year 1 & Year 2 modules.
Semester 2 — Work Integrated Learning (60 credits)
Pre-requisite: pass all Year 1 & Year 2 modules.
Academic Disciplines
Three Core Disciplines
Crop Production
From agronomy and soil science to vegetable, fruit and crop protection.
Animal Production
Livestock management from beef, dairy, poultry and small stock production.
Agribusiness
Economics, marketing, ICT, mechanisation and financial management.
Programme Summary
396 Credits to Graduate
Students must complete at least 24 modules across Years 1 and 2 to progress. Registration for Work Integrated Learning in Year 3, Semester 2 requires passing all Year 1 and Year 2 modules plus GWL312 in Year 3, Semester 1.