Bachelor of Agriculture (Degree with Honours)

Overview

Bachelor of Agriculture (Degree with Honours) graduates should have acquired:

• A systems-thinking approach to agricultural production and land management, including an understanding of the structures of agriculture-related industries; the principal factors that determine their location, environmental impact, sustainability, profitability and international trade competitiveness; and the biophysical, economic and social factors that affect production systems
• Appropriate knowledge and the ability to critically evaluate knowledge gained from a range of scientific, economic and social sources
• The ability to disseminate scientific and industry information
• Skills to effectively analyse, and scientifically evaluate agricultural problems and reach appropriate solutions
• Effective communication skills in a variety of media
• The ability to collect and interpret agricultural data
• An understanding of the research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments
• A commitment to the highest standards of academic and intellectual integrity befitting their professional standing.

Further Study

Coursework Masters

After successfully completing the Bachelor of Agriculture (Degree with Honours) program, students will be prepared either to enter the workforce and pursue a career or to pursue further research study through a Masters by Coursework degree or pursue further research through a Doctor of Philosophy degree or another graduate research program.