Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradDipRA
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Course code
1108440
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Regenerative Agriculture provides students with insight into the processes of transition required to build more resilient farming systems and rural societies.
Drawing on multi-disciplinary knowledges, this course will provide graduate students a sound understanding of how to apply the principles and practices of regenerative agriculture in different farming contexts. They will also learn how to effectively work with landholders and support transitions towards regenerative systems. Students with a science background can select a soil specialisation, or elective units.
This course draws on the University’s specialist expertise in plant science, agronomy, ecology and socio-ecological systems to develop a higher-level understanding of the philosophies underpinning regenerative agriculture and enables students to integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge to develop innovative solutions to agribusiness and land management challenges.
It is designed for students who want to be a part of a new way of farming that better supports, and is supported by natural processes, building more resilient farms and farmers in a future of increased seasonal and weather variability.
This course responds to industry need not only for regenerative farmers but also for regenerative agronomists and consultants who can advise and guide the supply of food and fibre from regenerative farms and support improved land management. This postgraduate qualification is suited both to people already working in the farming and agribusiness sector and also to those who wish to transition into this dynamic and important industry.
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Develop creative solutions to dynamic complex problems in agriculture, by synthesising information from a range of relevant multidisciplinary sources and disciplines, using an approach grounded in holism. Demonstrate an integrative understanding of regenerative agriculture by critically evaluating the role and relevance of regenerative agriculture and its application in society. |
GA2: Creativity Develop creative solutions to dynamic complex problems in agriculture, by synthesising information from a range of relevant multidisciplinary sources and disciplines, using an approach grounded in holism. |
GA3: Ethical practice Reflect on the role of self, ethics and continuous learning in building new discipline-specific knowledge and applying it to socio-ecological challenges in science and agriculture. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the nature of complex socio-ecological systems in an agricultural context. Demonstrate an integrative understanding of regenerative agriculture by critically evaluating the role and relevance of regenerative agriculture and its application in society. Demonstrate an integrative understanding of the major biophysical, social and policy drivers that underpin agricultural practice and how they contribute to practice change. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Reflect on the role of self, ethics and continuous learning in building new discipline-specific knowledge and applying it to socio-ecological challenges in science and agriculture. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Effectively communicate and generate ideas, concepts and knowledge for a variety of stakeholders in the agricultural context using a range of mediums. |
GA7: Cultural competence Incorporate diverse cultural perspectives and Indigenous ways of knowing to inform understandings of complex and interconnected ecological, social and economic systems. |
Students complete six core units:
- Building Resilience in a Changing Climate: Through Drought, Fire and Flood
- Ecological Perspectives for Transformational Change
- Regenerative Agricultural Principles and Practices
- Regenerative Agricultural Strategies
- Planning Rural Landscapes
- Supporting Change in Regenerative Systems
and two units from the soil specialisation or elective units.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
- 1 specialisation in Soils or Indigenous Knowledge; (96 credit points) OR
- 6 core units (72 credit points) and equivalent 2 option units (24 credit points)
To be eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Agriculture, students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
- 1 specialisation in Soils or Indigenous Knowledge; (96 credit points) OR
- 6 core units (72 credit points) and equivalent 2 option units (24 credit points)
To be eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Agriculture, students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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ENVR5007 | Building Resilience in a Changing Climate: Through Drought, Fire and Flood |
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AGRC5001 | Regenerative Agricultural Principles and Practice |
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ENVR6008 | Ecological Perspectives for Transformational Change |
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AGRC3003 | Regenerative Agricultural Strategies |
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ENVR6009 | Supporting Change in Regenerative Systems |
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AGRC3004 | Planning Rural Landscapes |
Term4
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ENVR5007 | Building Resilience in a Changing Climate: Through Drought, Fire and Flood |
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SOIL2001 | Soil Processes |
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AGRC5001 | Regenerative Agricultural Principles and Practice |
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AGRC6001 | Soil Management for Biodiversity |
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ENVR6008 | Ecological Perspectives for Transformational Change |
Term3
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AGRC3003 | Regenerative Agricultural Strategies |
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ENVR6009 | Supporting Change in Regenerative Systems |
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AGRC3004 | Planning Rural Landscapes |
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Note 1:
Compulsory 3-day residential for all students.
Note 2:
Compulsory 4-day residential for all students.
Note 3:
Compulsory 5-day residential for all students.
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