Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) at University of Southern Queensland

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

University Rank:#410

University of Southern Queensland offers the Graduate Diploma of Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) as a full-time degree delivered hybrid at its Toowoomba campus in Australia. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for graduate diploma of professional engineering (agricultural engineering) and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 25,837 / year(s), and the next available intake begins on September 8, 2026.

About Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)

Overview

UniSQ is the only provider of agricultural engineering degrees in Australia and New Zealand, and we have links to world class research with the Centre for Agricultural Engineering.
The Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) is ideal if you have a three year engineering degree and you want to extend your knowledge and practical experience in agricultural engineering at a postgraduate level.
Through this eight unit degree, you will do a combination of advanced study and practice of agricultural engineering, empowering you to address problems relating to sustainable agricultural production, precision agriculture and the post-harvest handling of agricultural and other primary products.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) at University of Southern Queensland

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Australian university three or four-year Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in engineering in the relevant specialisation (major).
or
Completion of an appropriate four-year embedded honours Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in engineering in a non-related specialisation (major field).

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering before applying.

If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.

English Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)

Career outcomes

As an agricultural engineering graduate, you could work in agriculture, irrigation, intensive livestock, processing, transport, forestry, water supply, soil conservation, environmental protection and water conservation both in Australia and overseas.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

25,837 / year(s)

Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) at University of Southern Queensland

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba