Bachelor of Agriculture
University of New England
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This course has been cancelled
About
The University of New England is at the forefront of online education and offers all courses in online format. For further information check the most up-to-date University of New England COVID-19 arrangements.
With UNE's Bachelor of Agriculture, you will gain practical, production-oriented, specialist skills. You will have the paddock-ready skills and knowledge to solve problems and adapt to future challenges as a professional.
Choose a major from one of three production-based options — animal , plant and mixed farming — to gain a specialisation allowing you to enter the agricultural industry with expert knowledge and a technical skillset in the productive management of agriculutral landscapes.
Students in UNE’s Bachelor of Agriculture can further specialise with minors in: agricultural sustainability, agricultural technology, business, climate resilience, cotton production, high intensity cropping, genetics, livestock production, plant production, and sheep and wool.
This course is practically orientated, underpinned by science and with close links with industry. Delivering industry-ready and work-capable graduates into a wide range of agricultural careers, with the ability to take a general approach or specialise in animal or plant systems. Graduates are employed in agronomy, animal production, soil science, farm management, precision agriculture and agribusiness. Students can progress to honours and masters programs.
Industry demands graduates capable of understanding and integrating whole agricultural systems. UNE is proud of its long history in agricultural education and is focused on delivering degrees that utilise knowledge from its world class research in agriculture, livestock, soil and plant sciences.
Gain international experience by completing an international exchange for a trimester with one of our partner universities. Enrol in units examining agricultural production and business involving international travel to various Asian, European or North American countries. Complete your practical industry experience overseas.
With small class sizes and excellent staff to student ratios this course is offered both online and on campus.
With a Bachelor of Agriculture from UNE you will be well positioned to gain employment across a range of agricultural industries, and fit for the future.
Areas of study
Agriculture, agriculture technology, agronomy, animal production, animal science, farm management, plant production, precision agriculture, primary industries, technology, wool science.
Career opportunities
Broadacre agronomy, intensive and extensive animal production, soil science, agricultural consultancy, breeding and genetics, agribusiness, farm management, teaching and education (via our Master of Teaching (Secondary)).
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the AG Institute Australia.
Practical experience
12 weeks of practical industry experience during university vacation periods; use of cutting-edge technology for industry and practical experience at a number of UNE's working farms, including our innovative SMART Farm and the production feedlot at Tullimba.
Honours
Progress to an honours year with UNE's Bachelor of Science with Honours if you have an above average academic record and wish to continue with your studies.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNE current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed Knowledge: Any 2 units of English and Mathematics Standard 2.
Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry and Mathematics Advanced.
Guaranteed ATAR: 72.55
Other applicants
Refer to UNE general admission criteria.
Further information
University of New England degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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