Diploma in Agriculture
Diploma in Agriculture
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
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Qualification
Certificate and Diplomas
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Duration
1 year full-time
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Credits
120
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Location
Lincoln University Campus
Grow your agricultural knowledge and farm management capabilities, so you can play a role helping New Zealand’s vital primary industry sector expand and succeed.
Lincoln University has been behind New Zealand’s agricultural and land-based industries for more than 150 years.
Our primary industry sector is now more important than ever, and is going through a period of rapid innovation and transformation.
Lincoln’s Diploma in Agriculture helps you expand your knowledge with a programme of eight integrated courses. These cover farm management and associated husbandries along with complementary skills including business and financial planning.
Practical work
This one-year full-time study programme focuses on New Zealand agriculture, its management systems and resources.
It's advisable that when entering the diploma you have experience working in at least one agricultural or horticultural system. Having experience in the industry will help with the understanding of their course work.
You will be required to undertake 12 weeks practical work in addition to the taught programme on campus.
- Minimum of 12 weeks of hands-on practical experience (preferably full-time)
- On two different farm types
- With the shortest period being four weeks.
To complete the practical requirements successfully, you’ll need:
- Competence in driving vehicles (experience driving tractors or trucks is an advantage).
- The physical ability to work on farms without endangering yourself or others.
Download the Practical Work Handbook (PDF 1500 KB) for this diploma.
For more information on the practical aspects of study, email the Practical Work Co-ordinator or phone +64 3 423 0061.
Programme information
One of the following:
- NCEA Level 2, a minimum of 40 credits over four subjects recognised by Lincoln University as suitable for entry. University Entrance literacy and numeracy standards are also required. A maximum of 24 credits in any one subject will be counted towards the total.
- A New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture at Level 4 or higher, obtained through an approved polytechnic institution.
- Special Admission or other pathways.
- If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass eight compulsory courses (120 credits)
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
On-campus students:
- Start in Semester 1 (late February)
Off-campus (Regional Delivery) students:
- Start in either Semester One (late February) or Semester Two (mid-July)
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Entry requirements
One of the following:
- NCEA Level 2, a minimum of 40 credits over four subjects recognised by Lincoln University as suitable for entry. University Entrance literacy and numeracy standards are also required. A maximum of 24 credits in any one subject will be counted towards the total.
- A New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture at Level 4 or higher, obtained through an approved polytechnic institution.
- Special Admission or other pathways.
- If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass eight compulsory courses (120 credits)
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
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Intake semesters
On-campus students:
- Start in Semester 1 (late February)
Off-campus (Regional Delivery) students:
- Start in either Semester One (late February) or Semester Two (mid-July)
Programme Structure
Year 1
Semester 1 courses
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Semester 1 courses
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Farm Management Systems A
15 credits
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Plant Husbandry
15 credits
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Soils and Soil Management
15 credits
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Technology and Communication
15 credits
Semester 2 courses
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Semester 2 courses
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Farm Management Systems B
15 credits
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Plant and Animal Health
15 credits
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Engineering I
15 credits
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Livestock Production Systems
15 credits
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Programme contacts
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Key information for students
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If you're overseas, please call +64 3 423 0000
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