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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science

  • Graduate Diploma

Gain highly valued leadership, research and problem-solving skills and set yourself up for career success in the broad fields of agriculture and environment.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
5737, 108888B
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$48,160 per year / $48,160 total

About this course

Gain highly valued leadership, research and problem-solving skills and set yourself up for career success in the broad fields of agriculture and environment.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor¿s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience. Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous degree.
  • a bachelor¿s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience. Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous degree.
Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience means work:

  • in agronomy and/or horticultural crop production/protection roles, or
  • in environmental management and restoration roles, or
  • in any other profession where you've built a portfolio demonstrating your agricultural science expertise.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

Gatton

What you will learn

  • Study at the university ranked number 1 in Australia in agriculture, for both research and teaching outcomes.
  • Learn from research academics who are world leaders in their disciplines, with access to extensive specialist research facilities across 2 campuses.
  • Build your leadership skills with courses in rural leadership, entrepreneurship, and international agricultural development.
  • Apply and sharpen your skills through field visits and laboratory practicals as part of your courses.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Agricultural consultant
  • Agricultural economist
  • Extension and inspection officer
  • Land information systems officer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
81.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.9%
Skill scale
77%
Teaching scale
78.7%
Employed full-time
$72.4k
Average salary