Bachelor of Agriculture
Why study the Bachelor of Agriculture at UNE?
This degree produces graduates with skills in increasing demand in the rural sector. A practical 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.
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Career Opportunities
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, agribusiness, primary production, landcare, soil conservation and natural resource management. This degree is also ideal for those wishing to become secondary school agriculture teachers.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-time6 Years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 142010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus directly to UNE.
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| Official Abbreviation | BAgr | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2009 ATAR | 72.55 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | UNE has an internationally recognised reputation in teaching and research in agriculture. Students have ready access to University farms located close to campus and to a research station at Warialda. Graduates from a Bachelor of Agriculture at UNE are well qualified for positions in advisory and regulatory posts in all agricultural fields, in both the private and public sectors; management and consulting in the crop, horticultural and animal industries; agribusiness, landcare, soil conservation and plant and animal breeding. Technical work for commercial enterprises, teaching in secondary schools (by completing a Graduate Diploma in Education) and property management provide additional career opportunities. Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology. Fully credited exchange programs of one semester are in place with international universities. BAgr graduates are eligible to enrol for a range of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and course work Master programs. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus directly to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus directly to UNE. For more information, click here
International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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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. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is that students will have completed Mathematics and recommended studies in Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Mathematics to Year 12 level. For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry and Mathematics. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | 16 weeks of approved practical industry experience during university vacation periods. For further information contact the School of Environmental and Rural Science at ersteach@une.edu.au . The links to the practical experience forms and guidelines can be found at: http://www.une.edu.au/ers/for-students/ |
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| Double Degree Opportunities | The double degree program Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws is offered. Successful candidates for this double degree program are awarded the degrees of Bachelor of Agriculture and the Bachelor of Laws. A combined degree Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business is offered. Graduates are awarded a combined Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business degree. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted on the basis of previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution. Students who have completed the NSW TAFE Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent are eligible to receive advanced standing towards the Bachelor of Agriculture. |
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| Honours | There is no Honours year for the Bachelor of Agriculture, however, well-qualified graduates may apply to complete the Bachelor of Science with Honours in an area relevant to Animal Science and/or Agronomy. BSc(Hons) graduates who achieve the appropriate level of Honours are eligible to apply to enrol for a research Master degree or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
dioptase (BCC 203) |
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| Further Information | 
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To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 144 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 78 cps |
| Practical Experience: 16 weeks | - |
| Complete ONE Major or Complete ONE Combined Major |
66 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Approved Majors
Animal ProductionPlant Production
Primary Industries
Combined Majors
General Agricultural ProductionExit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Agriculture on completion of 48 credit points or the Advanced Diploma in Agriculture on completion of 72 credit points.
Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) 5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) 10 years as a part-time candidate.
Advanced Standing
Candidates who have completed the NSW TAFE Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent are eligible to receive Advanced Standing towards the Bachelor of Agriculture for up to 48 credit points. This may include up to 18 credit points of general 100 level units (AGRO100, RSNR110, RSNR120), an introductory agronomy or animal science unit, and 24 credit points of elective units.