Bachelor of Agriculture
| Official Abbreviation | BAgr | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2008 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview | 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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| 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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| 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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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | 16 weeks of approved practical industry experience during university vacation periods. |
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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 for up to 48 credit points. |
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| Other 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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| 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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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall achieve a total of 144 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
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| Core Units | 78 cps |
| One Approved Major or One Combined Major | 66 cps |
| Practical Experience | - |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Approved Majors
Combined Majors
Exit 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 is 5 years as a full-time candidate or 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.