GraduateAgriculture
Graduate Diploma in Agriculture and Environment
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Agriculture and Environment at the University of Sydney trains students to address food security, climate change, and the management of carbon, water and the environment. Over one year, students complete 24 credit points of core units and 24 credit points of electives including 12 credit points of specialisation, with compulsory fieldwork carried out before each semester.
The course suits science, economics or related-experience graduates moving into agriculture and environmental careers. Sydney is ranked fourth in Australia for agricultural sciences, and graduates work in carbon and water trading, food security, ecohydrology, sustainability and catchment management across agribusiness, banking and environmental consultancies.
Fees & duration
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112
On both MLTSSL and ROL, so it supports 189/190/491 generally and gets an extra boost through the Skilled Work Regional (491) pathway if you study or work regionally.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Admission to this course requires: a relevant bachelor’s degree in agriculture, science, economics, or an equivalent qualification, or you have completed the requirements for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Agriculture and Environment from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
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