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Subject availability varies according to semester. This is a sample subject list only – subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised
of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY
Science
Commerce
Environments
Agriculture
SUBJECTS AVAILABLE
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Academic Writing and
Communication
Animal Systems
Climate Change and Impacts
Foundation Studies in Chemistry
Fundamentals of Mathematics
Introduction to Accounting
Introduction to Economics
Land Resources and Management
Landscape Information Systems
Organisation and Management
Plant Systems
Systems Biology
COURSE STRUCTURE
Full-time students undertake four
subjects per semester for two
semesters; part-time students
undertake two subjects per semester
for four semesters. There are two
semesters each year.
All students must complete the
compulsory subject Academic Writing
and Communication in their frst
semester.
CAREER OUTCOMES
The Diploma in General Studies can lead
to support offcer and assistant roles in
science, commerce, environmental or
agricultural organisations. The area of
professional specialisation will depend
on subjects selected.
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
The Diploma in General Studies will
support you in your transition to
university, TAFE or employment.
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areas of
study
to choose
from
science
agriculture
environments