Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Agriculture and Environment is a one-year program equipping students with expertise in agricultural and environmental management. It covers core concepts in these fields and allows specialization through elective units. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in agribusiness, environmental consultancies, scientific research, government, and private sectors, addressing global challenges in food security, climate change, and sustainability. The University of Sydney, ranked 4th in Agricultural Sciences in Australia, provides extensive hands-on experience through fieldwork and industry connections.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Diploma in Agriculture and Environment is a one-year program designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to address global challenges such as food security, climate change, and the management of carbon, water, and the environment. It is suitable for graduates with a bachelor's degree in Science, Economics, or related work experience.
Outline:
The program consists of 48 credit points, including:
- 24cp of core units of study: These units cover fundamental concepts and principles in agriculture and environmental management.
- 24cp of elective units of study: These units allow students to specialize in areas of interest, including 12cp of specialisation units.
Careers:
Graduates of the program are employed in a range of industries, including:
- Agribusiness
- Marketing firms
- Merchant banks
- Commodity trading companies
- Environmental consultancies
- Scientific research organizations around the world
- Government departments
- The private sector Opportunities for skilled graduates are in growing fields such as:
- Carbon
- Water and energy trading
- Food security
- Food futures
- Ecohydrology
- Sustainability
- Catchment management
- Land rehabilitation
- Molecular science All students should be available to participate in fieldwork excursions two weeks prior to the commencement of semester. The University of Sydney is ranked 4th in Australia for Agricultural Sciences in the ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023. The degree offers extensive hands-on experience, which is highly sought-after by employers in both the public and private sectors.
