Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Agriculture in Plant and Soil Science in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
48,824
(c. USD34,761.27)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A Bachelor of Agriculture empowers you to apply scientific knowledge, technological advancements, and business principles to address pressing sustainability challenges while establishing a meaningful career. This program is perfect for those wanting to master sustainable methods of feeding our expanding population, enhance natural resource conservation, and support Australia's thriving agricultural sector. Agricultural graduates enjoy exceptional demand in Australia, boasting an impressive 92% employment rate. The curriculum covers both the scientific foundations for creating safe, premium-quality, and ethically produced food and textiles, along with the economic principles driving Australia's significant position in global commerce. As a leading exporter of farm products, Australia anticipates shipping approximately 40 billion of its estimated 60 billion in agricultural output during 2019-20.
This specialization equips graduates with comprehensive expertise in plant and soil sciences within agricultural systems. Coursework includes soil conservation, crop science, plant health for optimal growth, and cultivation techniques. Students will also develop in-depth knowledge of factors influencing plant-based industries and learn management approaches to maximize both harvest yields and product standards.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification.
This is information for applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Applicants are selected according to academic merit, in the form of the ATAR or notional ATAR calculated by the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre. Courses which select primarily on ATAR will have minimum ATARs set in advance, and you can only be selected below this point if you have additional criteria to be considered.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - 25
IELTS total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.
Tuition
AUD
48,824