Bachelor of Agriculture

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. Recall major biological, environmental, social, ethical and management theories and relate them to Agricultural contexts.
2. Acquire and interpret biophysical information relating to an Agricultural problem and plan for appropriate solutions.
3. Apply a range of professional techniques relating to the production of plants and animals and reflect on the effectiveness of these techniques.
4. Compare and contrast information from a range of sources, critically interpret reputable literature and draw conclusions.
5. Apply a range of strategies to conduct group activities in a range of professional and social contexts.
6. Using a scientific approach, combine knowledge from biological, environmental, social, cultural, ethical and management disciplines with biophysical information to construct a solution to a complex agricultural problem for a range of hypothetical clients.
7. Design and implement a range of written, verbal and digital experiences to communicate technical, professional and basic research information to a range of audiences.

The course aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills that support practice in a range of Agricultural settings.

Recommended study pattern

SESSION 1 (30) INTAKE

FULL TIME STUDY PATTERN

Year 1 - Session 1 (30)

AGB110 Agricultural Economics

AGR130 Biology in Agriculture

AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture

CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals

Year 1 - Session 2 (60)

AGS100 Livestock Production Systems

AGS120 Managing Contemporary Farm Systems

AGS160 Plant Production Systems

MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology

Year 1 - Session 3 (90)

IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country

Year 2 - Session 1 (30)

AGS107 Precision Agriculture and Data Handling

AGS203 Agricultural Biotechnology

AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management

AGB310 Agricultural Marketing

Year 2 - Session 2 (60)

PSC104 Soil Science

PSC221 Fundamentals of Plant Protection

AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture

AGS300 Livestock Management

Year 3 - Session 1 (30)

AGR203 Production Analysis and Optimisation

AGR220 Extension

PSC415 Soil Management

Elective*

Year 3 - Session 2 (60)

AGS422 Contemporary Issues in Agriculture

Elective*

Elective*

*Students wishing to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science need to choose a major and follow the enrolment pattern for that major when selecting electives.

Choose your subjects

Electives

The elective set allows students to develop a breath of knowledge through enrolling in any subject(s) within the University for which they meet the prerequisites / enrolment restrictions.

Select three (3) subjects, equivalent to 24 points, from any discipline at any level providing prerequisite and enrolment restrictions are met.

Exit points

Students may elect to exit the course after the completion of the requirements for:

• 4220AG01 Associate Degree in Farm Production
• The Bachelor of Agriculture is part of an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

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Indicative total fee $23,148

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies, OR

Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

• A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent, OR
• A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.

• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification; OR
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

Please note some subjects may have Workplace learning components.

Online students may need to attend an online or on campus intensive school for certain subjects. Intensive schools offer face-to-face or virtual lectures, tutorials and practicals to give you a deeper understanding of your subject content.