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University of Melbourne

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Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences

  • Graduate Diploma

Discover the science of sustainable and profitable food and fibre production with this graduate diploma from Australia's number 2 university for agricultural science. Tailor your studies with specialisations and electives, and gain industry-relevant knowledge from renowned academic staff and leaders in the agricultural sector.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 - 1 years full-time, 2 - 2 years part-time
Course Code
GD-AGSC
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jul

About this course

OverviewCourse overviewOverview

Discover the science of sustainable and profitable food and fibre production with this graduate diploma from Australia's number 2 university for agricultural science1. You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in Australia's $61 billion agricultural sector or forge an international career.

CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHY AND WELL-FED WORLD

In the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences, you will develop your knowledge of the fundamental and applied science of agriculture to contribute to a healthier world.

The core subjects cover a range of plant and animal disciplines as well as current and emerging environmental agricultural and associated industry impacts.

You'll explore the interdisciplinary nature of agricultural crop, food and fibre production and markets at an advanced level.

SPECIALISE AND FOCUS YOUR CAREER

Tailor your graduate diploma to your interests and career plans by selecting one of five specialisations and a variety from the more than 30 elective subjects.

Specialisations include:

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Extension and Innovation
  • Animal Science
  • Crop Production
  • Food Sustainability.
INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Industry-relevant and research-led knowledge are integral to the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences. You will learn from the University of Melbourne's world-renowned academic staff, as well as attending guest lectures from leaders at the top of the Australian agricultural sector.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Overview

Overview

Discover the science of sustainable and profitable food and fibre production with this graduate diploma from Australia's number 2 university for agricultural science1. You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in Australia's $61 billion agricultural sector or forge an international career.

CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHY AND WELL-FED WORLD

In the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences, you will develop your knowledge of the fundamental and applied science of agriculture to contribute to a healthier world.

The core subjects cover a range of plant and animal disciplines as well as current and emerging environmental agricultural and associated industry impacts.

You'll explore the interdisciplinary nature of agricultural crop, food and fibre production and markets at an advanced level.

SPECIALISE AND FOCUS YOUR CAREER

Tailor your graduate diploma to your interests and career plans by selecting one of five specialisations and a variety from the more than 30 elective subjects.

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Extension and Innovation
  • Animal Science
  • Crop Production
  • Food Sustainability.

INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Industry-relevant and research-led knowledge are integral to the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences. You will learn from the University of Melbourne's world-renowned academic staff, as well as attending guest lectures from leaders at the top of the Australian agricultural sector.

1 Times Higher Education Rankings by Subject 2022

Career pathways

CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHY AND WELL-FED WORLD

In the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences, you will develop your knowledge of the fundamental and applied science of agriculture to contribute to a healthier world.

The core subjects cover a range of plant and animal disciplines as well as current and emerging environmental agricultural and associated industry impacts.

You'll explore the interdisciplinary nature of agricultural crop, food and fibre production and markets at an advanced level.

SPECIALISE AND FOCUS YOUR CAREER

Tailor your graduate diploma to your interests and career plans by selecting one of five specialisations and a variety from the more than 30 elective subjects.

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Extension and Innovation
  • Animal Science
  • Crop Production
  • Food Sustainability.
INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Industry-relevant and research-led knowledge are integral to the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences. You will learn from the University of Melbourne's world-renowned academic staff, as well as attending guest lectures from leaders at the top of the Australian agricultural sector.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at University of Melbourne.
86%
Overall satisfaction
87.3%
Skill scale
76.9%
Teaching scale
76.3%
Employed full-time
$70k
Average salary