External tertiary studies prove popular with students The University of Queensland Gatton 's external studies program is proving popular with mature age students seeking opportunities for career development.
Students can undertake full diploma, bachelor and postgraduate courses in external study mode.
External study courses available through the Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science include eight diploma of applied science courses - in agronomy, animal production, equine studies, forestry, horticulture, marine resources, nature conservation, and wilderness reserves and wildlife. The Faculty also offers the bachelor of applied science degree externally in five specialisations - animal studies, crops and rangelands, environmental and production horticulture, environmental tourism and protected area management. Subject matter in complete study packages is mailed to students. Applicants who wish to study in a particular area of interest without seeking entry to an accredited course are invited to consider UQ Gatton's single subject studies program. The program allows people to purchase individual subjects which are offered externally as part of fully accredited diploma and bachelor of applied science courses without enrolling in the full program.