Diploma of Agriculture and Environmental Science Studies - 906245

Diploma of Agriculture and Environmental Science Studies

906245

Primary industries and environment

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP

University of Southern Queensland - External

Start Date

May 2026

Aug 2026

Duration

1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

Offer Rounds

23 Apr 2026, 25 Jun 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

The Diploma of Agriculture and Environmental Science Studies introduces you to key principles and foundational knowledge required to start a career in agtech or environmental science. A key benefit of this diploma is that four core foundational courses are free, helping reduce your overall study costs and support your transition to university. This diploma prepares you for university study and provides a supported pathway, with credit, into UniSQ undergraduate agriculture or environmental science degrees. For more program information, visit Diploma of Agriculture and Environmental Science Studies at UniSQ.

University of Southern Queensland

Note

You may be required to attend on-campus residential schools at UniSQ Toowoomba as part of this degree. During these sessions, you will attend face-to-face practical classes and workshops, use the laboratory facilities and specialised equipment, and engage with staff and fellow students.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of Southern Queensland and for this course, refer to UniSQ’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Completing the Diploma of Agriculture and Environmental Science Studies can help you move into a range of entry‑level and support roles across agriculture, environmental and natural resource sectors. These roles typically involve assisting technical, scientific or field‑based teams and may suit you if you are planning to work while continuing your undergraduate studies. Many students also use an agriculture diploma as a pathway into an agriculture and environment degree, expanding their career prospects in agribusiness and environmental policy.

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