Graduate Diploma in Agriculture and Environment

About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Agriculture and Environment develops skills to tackle major global challenges such as food security, climate change and the management of carbon, water and environmental systems. You’ll complete 48 credit points combining core and elective units, with opportunities for specialisation and fieldwork-based learning. This one-year graduate diploma is designed for graduates seeking advanced, applied capability in agriculture and environmental decision-making.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across emerging sustainability-focused areas including carbon and water markets, energy trading, food security and food futures, ecohydrology, catchment management, land rehabilitation and molecular science applications. Career pathways span agribusiness, commodity trading, environmental consultancies, scientific research organisations, government departments, marketing firms, merchant banks and broader private-sector roles. This Graduate Diploma prepares you for professional work in agriculture and environment-related industries.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)