Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
| Official Abbreviation | BAgResEc | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Duration |
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| 2008 UAI | 75 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| Additional Entry Requirements | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Course Rules |
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| 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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| 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. |
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| Double Degree Opportunities | None | |||||||||||||||
| 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) | |||||||||||||||
| Other 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. |
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Further Information |
You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form.
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