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Diploma of Agricultural Science

ProviderLa Trobe University
Course code: VTAC2100113961UniversityStudy area: AgricultureData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

Launch your agricultural career in just one year with La Trobe's Diploma of Agricultural Science. Build foundational skills in agriculture, across plant and animal sciences, agricultural systems, agribusiness, land and soil management, and sustainable agricultural practices. Explore solutions to real-world agricultural problems using scientific and economic concepts. Develop a strong understanding of agricultural principles, practices and technologies, and apply what you've learned through hands-on experiences via laboratories in chemistry, biology and genetics. Graduate ready to launch your agricultural career or gain a pathway to further study, with this course acting as a direct pathway into the second year of La Trobe's Bachelor of Agriculture.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Graduate ready to launch an agricultural career or go on to further study, with this course acting as a pathway to the Bachelor of Agriculture. Possible roles include: Farm manager Broad-acre farm operator Stock manager Agribusiness owner or manager.
Majors
Agricultural science, Agriculture.

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

  • Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Campuses & intake dates

  • Albury-WodongaVIC