Bachelor of Agriculture - 636762

Bachelor of Agriculture

636762

Primary industries and environment

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$9184 (1st year contribution)

University of New England - Armidale

Start Date

Feb 2027

Jun 2027

Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds

14 Jan 2027, 3 Jun 2027

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

This degree gives students practical, production-oriented specialist skills to understand the implications of land use and management change on agricultural productivity. The degree is ideal for students who are more interested in developing paddock-ready skills and knowledge for the management of agricultural landscapes than the scientific, agricultural systems focus of UNE’s Bachelor of Rural Science. The latest technology underpins all UNE agriculture courses. Specialise in , animal production or plant production, or take the general mixed farming stream. Our range of specialised minors is designed to give students options to broaden their scope and develop industry-ready skills. For external study, contact the UNE Future Students Team. For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.

University of New England

Majors

Animal production, mixed farming, plant production.

Minors: Agricultural Sustainability, Agricultural Technology, Business, Climate Resilience, Genetics, High Intensity Cropping, Livestock Production, Plant Production, Sheep and Wool

Other requirements

Students must complete 12 weeks of approved practical industry experience during university vacation periods.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study

Biology, chemistry, mathematics advanced at Year 12 level.

Assumed knowledge

Any 2 units of English; and any 2 units of chemistry; and any two units of mathematics standard at Year 12 level.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

93.90

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

93.90

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

73.35

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

73.70

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

60.70

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

70.20

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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Number of students

Percentage of all students

21.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

9.7%

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

8.1%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

48.4%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Agricultural advisory fields, management and consulting in the cropping and animal industries, agribusiness, intensive and extensive animal production, landcare, soil science and conservation, natural resource management.

Membership

Ag Institute Australia.

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