Bachelor of Agriculture - Plant 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 and insights to tackle challenges and evolve as an agricultural professional. Select from three production-focused majors – animal, plant, or mixed farming – to specialize and enter the sector with advanced knowledge and technical capabilities in managing productive agricultural systems. Graduating with this degree positions you for diverse career opportunities across agricultural sectors, future-proofing your professional journey.
This three-year program delivers the in-demand knowledge and practical competencies modern agriculture requires in our dynamic world. You'll build a strong foundation in science-driven agricultural systems and crucial management skills for successful farm operations.
Top-performing students can pursue an additional research year through the Bachelor of Science with Honours, specializing in Animal Science or Agronomy. Honours candidates conduct research projects and complete dissertations, with pathways to further study via research master's programs or PhD opportunities. UNE's agriculture programs provide:
Structured work experience in agricultural operations, allowing you to apply classroom learning to real-world scenarios and enhance your graduate employability.
Exposure to cutting-edge agricultural methods and technologies at our innovative SMART Farms. Our eight properties spanning 3,655 hectares – including campus-proximate farms and a commercial-scale feedlot – offer diverse, invaluable learning and research environments supporting grazing systems, intensive livestock, cropping, pastures, poultry, genetics, and precision agriculture.
Knowledge expansion through industry field trips to our commercial partners.
Practical training in world-class facilities featuring advanced glasshouses and animal handling infrastructure, developing career-long technical skills.