Program Overview

Graduate Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture

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.

Course Overview

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. It enables students to integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge to develop innovative solutions to agribusiness and land management challenges.

Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes

The course learning outcomes include:

• GA1: Intellectual rigour - Develop creative solutions to dynamic complex problems in agriculture.
• GA2: Creativity - Develop creative solutions to dynamic complex problems in agriculture.
• GA3: Ethical practice - Reflect on the role of self, ethics, and continuous learning in building new discipline-specific knowledge.
• GA4: Knowledge of a discipline - Demonstrate a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the nature of complex socio-ecological systems.
• GA5: Lifelong learning - Reflect on the role of self, ethics, and continuous learning.
• GA6: Communication and social skills - Effectively communicate and generate ideas for a variety of stakeholders.
• GA7: Cultural competence - Incorporate diverse cultural perspectives and Indigenous ways of knowing.

Specialisations, Majors, and Minors

Students complete six core units and two units from the soil specialisation or elective units.

Availability

The course is available online, with some units having compulsory residential sessions.

Requirements

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 6 core units and 2 option units.

Entry Requirements

• Language requirements: IELTS Overall Score 6.5, with minimum scores of 6.0 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Course requirements: Completion of 8 units (96 credit points).

Course Structure

The course progression is in the recommended order students should complete their course. It includes core units and option units, with some having compulsory residential sessions.

Option Pathway

Students can choose from a variety of option units, including units focused on ecology, agricultural and forest value chains, ecological economics, and more.

Soils Specialisation

The soils specialisation includes units such as Soil Processes and Soil Management for Biodiversity, with compulsory residential sessions for some units.

Note

Some units have compulsory residential sessions, and students are expected to contribute to accommodation and food costs for these sessions.