Bachelor of Agriculture - Animal Production in Armidale Australia | The University of New England

UNE's Bachelor of Agriculture provides hands-on, production-focused training to develop specialized expertise. You'll acquire field-ready abilities to tackle challenges and adapt as an agricultural professional. Select from three production majors - animal, plant, or mixed farming - to specialize and enter the industry with technical mastery in managing productive agricultural landscapes. Graduating with this degree positions you for diverse agricultural careers with future-ready capabilities.
This three-year program delivers the in-demand knowledge and practical skills modern agriculture requires in an evolving world. You'll build a strong foundation in science-based farming systems and essential management competencies for agricultural business success.
Top-performing students can pursue a research year through the Bachelor of Science with Honours, focusing on Animal Science or Agronomy. Honours involves completing a research project and dissertation, with pathways to postgraduate research degrees. UNE's agriculture program provides unique opportunities to:
Gain workplace experience during your studies, applying classroom theory to real agricultural operations to enhance graduate employability.
Work with cutting-edge agricultural technologies at our SMART Farms network. These eight properties spanning 3,655 hectares include campus-proximate farms and a commercial feedlot, offering diverse learning environments across livestock, cropping, pastures, poultry, and precision agriculture.
Expand your understanding through industry field trips to commercial partners.
Develop practical skills using world-class facilities including advanced glasshouses and animal handling systems, gaining techniques applicable throughout your career.