Bachelor of Agriculture

University of Melbourne - Parkville / Dookie

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Overview

The Bachelor of Agriculture will provide students with a sound understanding of the structure and operation of agricultural production industries of Australia, as well as an understanding of Australia's role in global food and fibre production. The multidisciplinary approach integrates scientific, environmental, economic, and social considerations involved in managing resource systems for sustainable food and fibre production. With a Bachelor of Agriculture, you can help achieve and sustain the food production required to feed the world in a more variable climate. Our industry and government associations ensure you develop the skills employers value. 

Students will be involved in study at both Parkville and Dookie campuses with access to specialist resources. (In semester 2 of the second year, students have the option of a full-time program of study at the Dookie campus). Students will also have an opportunity to undertake extramural vacation industry placements. 

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in Maths: General Mathematics or at least 25 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or subject equivalents.

Majors

Agricultural economics, Plant and soil science, Production animal science.

Potential Career Outcomes

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include:
  • Agribusiness
  • Agronomy
  • Animal production
  • Biotechnology and genetics
  • Policy, aid and development
  • Resource economics and international trade
  • Soil and water conservation
  • Technical specialist.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer97.00N/P
Median rank to receive an offer81.05N/P
Lowest rank to receive an offer64.6068.30

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Melbourne website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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