Program Overview
The Agriculture and Environment at University of Sydney is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Agriculture & Environmental Studies over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of agriculture & environmental studies. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Agriculture and Environment programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 33,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agriculture and Environment programme are prepared for diverse careers in agriculture & environmental studies:
- Environmental Scientist
- Sustainability Manager
- Agricultural Analyst
- Conservation Officer
- Food Safety Specialist
- Climate Policy Advisor
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- agricultural and environmental economics
- agricultural and environmental technologies
- forest and atmosphere interactions, or
- horticulture technologies.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Agriculture and Environment will (a) hold a relevant bachelor\'s degree with a credit average or an equivalent qualification, or (b) have completed the requirements for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Agriculture and Environment from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
English language requirements
IELTS: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 565 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 33,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 33,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sydney directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-07-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months