4 years Full time or 8 years Part time
This four-year degree equips students with the scientific knowledge and practical skills to solve complex problems in agricultural systems across enterprises, landscapes and globally. Students develop paddock-ready scientific skills to adapt to future challenges as professionals, gaining understanding of the sustainability of agricultural systems including biophysical elements (soils, plants and animal production), environmental, social and economic principles. Graduates are positioned to become leaders in farm management, corporate roles and scientific research. High achievers have the option of undertaking Honours study within the fourth year, completing a research project and dissertation. Graduates who achieve the appropriate level of Honours are eligible to apply for a research master’s degree or Doctor of Philosophy. For external study, contact the UNE Future Students Team. For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.
University of New England
Minors: Agricultural sustainability; business; climate resilience; genetics; livestock production; plant production; sheep and wool production.
Students must complete 16 weeks of practical industry work experience during university vacation periods.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
Any 2 units of English at Year 12 level, 2 unit HSC Chemistry, and 2 unit HSC Mathematics Advanced
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
<5*
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
<5*
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
<5*
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
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ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
<5*
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
<5*
* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made
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.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
Number of students
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Number of students
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Number of students
5
Percentage of all students
20.0%
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Number of students
13
Percentage of all students
52.0%
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0
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Number of students
25
Percentage of all students
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
Broadacre agronomy, animal production, animal nutrition and health, soil science, horticulture, breeding and genetics, agricultural research, agricultural policy, agricultural consultancy, agricultural technologies, agribusiness, and farm management.
Ag Institute Australia.