The Doctorate of Sustainable Agriculture aims to increase the capacity of the students to develop their own philosophical and ethical views on sustainable agriculture.
Students will learn to collaborate with others in learning, undertake cooperative project work with farmers and others in the rural sector, and integrate their studies in ecologically-sustainable agricultural production systems, business management, self-management and social behaviour. Students graduate with enhanced analytical and creative thinking skills through the application of their learning to real world issues and become autonomous or self-directed learners who are competent in research areas relating to their choice of study.
To graduate from the Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture, students must successfully complete 192 points including the Master's component and 96 points of doctoral research dissertation.
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Students progress at their own pace through the program and elect one or more subjects per sessioon, which may vary between sessions. The recommended rate of study by distance education is two subjects per session. Online learning is supported by print, audio and video material and interaction with academic staff and other students through CSU's extensive online communications system. It is highly desirable that distance education students have access to people in the rural sector, as many subjects involve industry or farm-related project work.
The degree will consist of 192 points, including the Master of Sustainable Agriculture (96 points), plus six electives (8 points each).
An indicative course structure and enrolment pattern are available in the CSU Handbook
Applicants wishing to enrol directly into the Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture must have completed an Honours degree, Class 1 or Class 2 (Division 1), a Master degree with Credit average, or Master of Philosophy, and have at least three years’ relevant professional experience.
Students who complete the Master of Sustainable Agriculture with a Credit average are eligible to apply to progress to the Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture.
Intending applicants should contact the Sub-Dean, Graduate Studies to discuss the proposal before submitting the prescribed application form. In addition, applicants must complete a form describing their area of interest, which should accompany their application. Please phone info.csu on 1800 227 337 or email inquiry@csu.edu.au for the contact details of the appropriate person.
Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials may also be used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
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