Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Agriculture
636762
Primary industries and environment
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 whoare more interested in […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$9184 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
University of New England - Armidale
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.

Majors

Animal production; plant production; mixed farming.

Minors: Agricultural Sustainability, Agricultural Technology, Business, Climate Resilience, Cotton Production, 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
Agricultural Science; Biology; Chemistry
Assumed knowledge

English; Mathematical Methods

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

96.00

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

96.00

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

81.70

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

82.35

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

70.15

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

72.65

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, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

17

Percentage of all students

27.4%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

38

Percentage of all students

61.3%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

All students

Number of students

62

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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