Bachelor
This degree produces graduates with skills in increasing demand in the rural sector. A practically orientated degree, students are provided with the tools necessary to understand the implications of land use and management change on agricultural productivity. Once armed with the basic knowledge to understand agricultural systems, graduates are able to continue on to further study in specific areas of interest. This degree suits students who are more interested in management of agricultural landscapes in contrast to the scientific, agricultural systems focus of other agricultural based degree programs offered at UNE. The major completed will appear on the academic record and testamur.
Students have ready access to numerous University farms located close to campus including the SMART Farms and Tullimba Research Feedlot.
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.
Fully credited exchange programs of one trimester are in place with international universities.
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures).
Assumed knowledge: any two units of English, any two units of Mathematics.
Recommended studies: Agriculture, Biology and/or Chemistry. For Technology Major: Mathematics
For students without the recommended background knowledge, the School offers introductory units in Chemistry and Mathematics.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Graduates from this degree can expect employment in agricultural advisory fields in the public and private sector, management and consulting in the cropping and animal industries, precision agriculture, agriculture technology, agribusiness, primary production, Landcare, soil conservation and natural resource management. This degree is a relevant degree for those wishing to become secondary school agriculture teachers.
All domestic students apply through the link below
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International students apply direct to UNE through UNE International. This course is only available on campus.
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