Graduate Certificate in Agriculture and Environment

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Agriculture and Environment at the University of Sydney is a half-year full-time program designed for graduates seeking advanced skills in addressing global challenges in food security, climate change, and environmental management. Students complete six months of coursework, including core units in Agricultural and Environmental Technologies and elective units, preparing them for careers in fields such as water and energy trading, food futures, ecohydrology, and sustainability. The program emphasizes hands-on experience and provides access to state-of-the-art facilities, making graduates highly sought-after by employers in the public and private sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Graduate Certificate in Agriculture and Environment is a half-year program designed for graduates with a background in science, economics, or related work experience. It aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to address critical global challenges such as food security, climate change, and the management of carbon, water, and the environment. The program is highly sought-after by employers in both the public and private sectors.

Outline:

The program consists of 24 credit points and is completed over 6 months full-time. Students complete:

• 2 x core units of study (from the Agricultural and Environmental Technologies specialisation)
• 2 x elective units of study
Many units of study involve compulsory fieldwork carried out prior to the commencement of semester, requiring students to be available for excursions two weeks before the semester begins.

Careers:

Graduates from this program are well-prepared for careers in growing fields such as:

• Carbon
• Water and energy trading
• Food security
• Food futures
• Ecohydrology
• Sustainability
• Catchment management
• Land rehabilitation
• Molecular science
They can also find employment in various settings and roles, including:
• Agricultural business manager
• Agronomist
• Biotechnologist
• Dietician
• Environment protection manager
• Financial manager
• Horticulturalist
• Marketer of agricultural products
• Plant breeder
• Scientific researcher
• Soil scientist
• Statistician
• Sustainable production manager

Other:

• The University of Sydney is ranked 19th globally in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
• The University is the first institution for agricultural science in Australia.
• The degree offers extensive hands-on experience.