{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture", "advertisedTitle": "Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture", "totalCreditPoints": 60, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Online", "deliveryModeCode": "OL", "deliveryModeDescription": "Online", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": null }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027), Semester 2 (July 2027)", "duration": "0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "Please refer to <a href=\"#entry-requirements\">admission requirements<\/a> for details", "courseDescription": "<p>La Trobe&#39;s Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture provides you with a foundational understanding of agriculture through the integrated lenses of science, ethics, climate resilience, and strategic agribusiness management.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll gain insights from our world-class AgriBio research and development facilities, glasshouses, and ecological labs, learning from the same innovation that drives real-world agricultural progress \u2013 giving you a real-world understanding to expand your career opportunities in agriculture.<\/p><p>Make study work around work and life commitments with flexible online learning, giving you the freedom to study anywhere. You&#39;ll gain the confidence to directly pathway to a Bachelor of Agriculture, where you can continue to build your skills in agriculture.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Agriculture and food security<\/strong><ul><li>Investigate the role of agriculture in addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in global food production and trade, and in the modern Australian economy.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Animal and agricultural sciences<\/strong><ul><li>Learn key concepts in animal science, including animal breeding, biotechnology, nutrition, growth, reproduction, lactation and animal welfare.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Climate and sustainability<\/strong><ul><li>Examine the challenge of climate change that affects contemporary local and global societies from a multi-disciplinary approach and the responses of science, society and business.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Agribusiness<\/strong><ul><li>Explore the concepts, processes, ideas, issues and experiences of managers and management that will enhance effectiveness in performing the functions and tasks of an agribusiness manager.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 5 - Undergraduate Certificate.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "<ul><li><p>Completed Year 12 in the current or previous 2 years<\/p><p>Successful completion of Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education.<\/p><p>Or<\/p><p>Completion of an Australian Foundation Studies program.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Successful completion of at least one Australian higher education subject or equivalent.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Successful completion of an Australian Certificate III or equivalent in any discipline.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Successful completion of Year 11 of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and a minimum of two years' work experience.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">60 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>60 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MGT1AGM\" target=\"_blank\">AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> MGT1AGM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/AGR1001\" target=\"_blank\">AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY<\/a><\/td> <td> AGR1001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ENV1CSS\" target=\"_blank\">CLIMATE, SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY<\/a><\/td> <td> ENV1CSS<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/AGR1AAS\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES<\/a><\/td> <td> AGR1AAS<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/SU001O\" target='_blank'>Online<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Describe basic concepts in animal and agricultural science and agribusiness.<\/li><li>Discuss the past, current, and future significance of Australian and global agricultural and animal industries.<\/li><li>Analyse scientific resources relevant to agriculture.<\/li><li>Explain the significance of trade issues, regulations, and climate change on Australian and global animal and agricultural industries.<\/li><li>Communicate basic agricultural concepts to scientific and non-scientific audiences.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>The Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture is a direct pathway into a Bachelor of Agriculture, providing students with solid foundations and essential knowledge across key areas of agriculture through the integrated lenses of science, ethics, climate resilience, and strategic agribusiness management.<\/p><p>With further study in La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Agriculture, students can work across a diverse range of agricultural and farming roles in the public or private sector.<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "", "fees": { "overview": "Estimated cost per year if studying full time $4,552 <span class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don\u2019t have to pay it back.\">(CSP)<\/span> full course duration (per 60 credit points).", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "$4,552 (CSP) full course duration (per 60 credit points).", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "", "eligibleForCspLoan": true, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": null }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "#contact-us", "text": "Ask a question" }, "overwriteHeadline": "", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications open in August<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. Apply now to secure your place at La Trobe.<\/p>", "contactCallBtn": { "show": true, "link": "tel:1300135045", "text": "Call 1300 135 045" }, "contactConsultBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "contactChatBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https://www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/chat", "text": "Live chat" }, "contactAskBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https://www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/question", "text": "Ask a question" }, "howToApplyVtacStatusText": "Book a 1:1 consultation", "howToApplyUacStatusText": "Find out how" }, "atarPeriod": "based on the January 2026 ATAR profile", "feeAdditionalDescription": "" } }