Graduate Certificate in Protected Cropping

Western Sydney University

Australia, Sydney

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Western Sydney University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

116970H

Campuses

Hawkesbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 19,628 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Graduate Certificate in Protected Cropping

About

This program prepares you to take on the challenges of sustainable greenhouse production in a changing global environment.

Meet experts in the field and gain industry experience with our unique Masterclass. You’ll work in a world-class greenhouse facility and learn about software and hardware systems, crop and produce management, integrated pest management and fertigation systems.

Start building your career portfolio with the opportunity to design and complete your own protected cropping industry project.

By developing your knowledge and gaining real life experience, this program will open doors to your future. Whether it’s further postgraduate study, bringing the latest research findings to your workplace, or pursuing a new career in horticulture, your opportunities are unlimited.

Industry partners will host students for their industry research projects so engaged students will be job-ready to start in the protected cropping industry following completion of the program. Find out more about our industry partners here.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised**Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree

English Program Requirements

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

IELTS (Academic version)

6.5 overall score
Minimum 6.0 in each subtest

TOEFL Internet-based score

Total score 82
Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

58 overall
No communication skills less than 50

Career

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree: