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We're ranked 60th globally for agriculture and forestry by the 2021 QS University Rankings by Subject.
Our graduates are ranked 1st in Australia and 4th globally for employability by the 2020 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
This course will be available to study remotely for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
The Graduate Certificate in Agriculture and Environment will set you on a path to solve the big challenges in the world: food security, climate change, and management of carbon, water and the environment.
Get upskilled and contribute to a booming sector that generates over $150 billion a year in production, contributes to 16% of Australia's export earnings, and tackles the biggest global issues of our time.
This half-year course is the perfect next step for graduates already trained by a degree in science, economics or related work experience (subject to approval).
You can choose from a range of specialist subjects which will help make you highly sought-after by employers in both the public and private sectors.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 30 June of the commencing year
Late applications may be considered subject to availability of places. We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Not available to international students.
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate of Agriculture and Environment complete 24 credit points (cp) of study including 12cp of Agricultural and Environmental Technologies specialisation units and 12cp of eligible elective units of study.
Sample study plan:
Year |
Sem |
Unit of study |
Unit of study |
Unit of study |
Unit of study |
1 |
2 |
AFNR5110 Crop Improvement |
GEOG5004 Environmental Mapping and Monitoring |
Elective |
Elective |
A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Certificate of Agriculture and Environment will:
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.
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.
Opportunities for skilled graduates are in growing fields such as:
