Bachelor of Agriculture
University of New England (UNE)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00003G
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.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.
Structure
144 credit points (equivalent to 24 standard units) including core units, an approved major, 12 week practical experience, and choice of a minor or elective units.
Subjects
- Major: Animal Production
- Mixed Farming Production
- Plant Production, Minor: Agricultural Sustainability
- Agricultural Technology
- Business
- Climate Resilience
- Cotton Production
- High Intensity Cropping
- Genetics
- Livestock Production
- Plant Production
- Sheep and Wool
Standard entry requirements
Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence or completion of the Diploma of Agriculture. English language requirements must also be met.
Recognition
As a graduate, you will be eligible for membership of the Ag Institute Australia.
Study pathways
Students may be eligible for credit (advanced standing) for previously completed studies. Students who successfully complete this course may be eligible to continue to a Bachelor of Science with Honours, in an area relevant to Animal Science and/or Agronomy.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online Campus | International: $94,800 | Yes |
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| UNE Armidale (main campus) | International: $94,800 | Yes |
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Fee comments
Campuses: UNE Armidale (main campus).
This course is only available to International students in on-campus mode.
Further information
Students have ready access to numerous University farms located close to campus including the SMART Farms and Tullimba Research Feedlot. Fully credited exchange programs of one trimester are in place with international universities.
