Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Why study the Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UNE?
The Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics allows graduates to take up professional, managerial or executive positions in such areas as banking, international agencies, agribusiness, education, agriculture or the public sector. Skills gained allow graduates to perform an effective professional role in a changing economic and social enviornment to deal with the complex issues facing the agricultural and resource sectors. The degree provides graduates with a solid core of knowledge but is also flexible. Students can customise their program to focus on aspects of agriculture, natural resources, business and law.
The professional placement program equips students with relevant workplace skills and assists them in gaining employment upon graduation.
Career Opportunities
Examples include farm management of both small and large corporate farming enterprises; agribusiness roles in banks, firms, pastoral houses or primary producer organisations; agribusiness roles in international agencies and the public sector.
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DURATION
4 Years Full-time8 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
122008 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | BAgResEc |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2007 UAI | 75 |
| 2007 OP | 12 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 192 |
| Benefits | The Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics is the longest running course in agricultural and resource economics in Australia. The only other University offering such a course is University of Sydney. Many graduates are in high-level positions in the private and public sectors, domestically and internationally. Agricultural and resource economists will be employed in management of farm businesses, family properties or large corporate farming enterprises, commercial firms, banks, pastoral houses or primary producer organisations, the public sector such as the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Rural Economics, Departments of Primary Industry and Agriculture and agencies concerned with resource management education such as secondary schools, technical colleges, agricultural colleges or universities. Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is 2 units in English. For some units in the economics, finance and quantitative areas it is recommended that students have previously studied mathematics. |
| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Practical Experience: Students must complete up to 8 weeks of professional experience with approved agribusiness institutions during their degree. A minimum of two weeks and a maximum of six weeks may be undertaken in any one organisation or district. |
| Advanced Standing | UNE recognises that some enrolling students have prior knowledge from other courses or practical experience that is similar to some of the units to be studied in their new course. Advanced standing allows this prior learning to be counted towards a new award, provided the student still meets the rules of the new award. Each application is decided individually and applicants must provide documentation to support their application for advanced standing in each unit. |
| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available (Full fees apply) |
| Honours | Honours is awarded on the basis of meritorious achievement over the four years of study. |
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
| Academic Colours |
peacock blue (BCC 120) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall achieve a total of 192 credit points with no more than 60 credit points at 100 level; at least 42 credit points at 200 level; at least 36 credit points at 300 level; and at least 42 credit points at 400 level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Core Units | 156 cps |
| Elective Units | 36 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
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Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Commerce on completion of 48 credit points.