Bachelor of Agriculture

Course code: B-AGR

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Duration

3 years full time / 6 years part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

March, July

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Fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

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Entry requirements

72.25 - Lowest selection rank 2026 (guide only)

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Entry schemes

Access Melbourne is available

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VTAC code

3800446061

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Duration

3 years full time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

March, July

Key dates

Fees

AUD $53,052 (2026 indicative first year fee)

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Entry requirements

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English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)

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International VTAC code

3800446063

CRICOS code

037228G

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Overview

Honours is available for this course

Co-designed with industry, the Bachelor of Agriculture gives you a solid foundation in agricultural science and lets you specialise in what matters to you.

Course structure

24 subjects over three years (300 credit points total). Most students complete eight subjects (12.5 credit points each) per year of full-time study.

Study eight core subjects – from biology and natural environments to agricultural production – then choose major and elective subjects to shape your career.

Your first year

Learn the fundamentals: how we grow food, the challenges we face, and why Australian agriculture matters globally. You'll start with Agriculture Discovery Week, a unique program exclusive to Bachelor of Agriculture students.

Your second year

Pick a major: a sequence of subjects that defines your speciality. You can choose from Agricultural Economics, Plant and Soil Science, or Production Animal Science.

Your third year

Complete advanced subjects in your major while gaining real industry experience. In your capstone subject, you'll work in multidisciplinary teams to tackle large-scale agricultural challenges and present solutions to industry professionals.

Studying at Dookie

You can spend a semester of your degree at our dedicated agricultural campus in Dookie. Get hands-on farm experience, use cutting-edge technology, visit local businesses, and see how everything you've learned works in practice.

Learning at Dookie

Helping you plan

We know that planning your degree can feel both exciting and daunting. We'll work with you throughout your studies to make sure you're on the right track. Keen to try it yourself? Use My Course Planner to explore your study options.

Profile

Scarlett Cuthbertson

"My time during my Bachelor of Agriculture was incredible as I learnt so many skills and amassed a great deal of knowledge regarding all facets of the Australian agricultural industry. My hands-on experience at the Dookie campus and on exchange at the University of Reading further bolstered my practical knowledge, specially the dairy industry and variances between international systems."

Sample course plan

View some sample course plans to help you select subjects that will meet the requirements for this bachelor.

Major in Agricultural Economics

This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Accordion
Year 1 100 pts
Semester 1 · 50 pts	Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 1 – foundation core – AGRI10045 – 12.5 pts Discovering Agriculture in Australia – foundation core – AGRI10047 – 12.5 pts Agricultural Systems Biology – foundation core – AGRI10050 – 12.5 pts Natural Environments – foundation core – ENVS10001 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 50 pts	Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 2 – foundation core – AGRI10046 – 12.5 pts Plant Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10048 – 12.5 pts Animal Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10049 – 12.5 pts Genetics for Agriculture – foundation core – AGRI10051 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Year 1

100 pts

Semester 1 · 50 pts

Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 1 – foundation core – AGRI10045 – 12.5 pts
Discovering Agriculture in Australia – foundation core – AGRI10047 – 12.5 pts
Agricultural Systems Biology – foundation core – AGRI10050 – 12.5 pts
Natural Environments – foundation core – ENVS10001 – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 · 50 pts

Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 2 – foundation core – AGRI10046 – 12.5 pts
Plant Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10048 – 12.5 pts
Animal Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10049 – 12.5 pts
Genetics for Agriculture – foundation core – AGRI10051 – 12.5 pts

Accordion
Year 2 100 pts
Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts	Agricultural Economics – major – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – core – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts Animal Physiology and Growth – elective – ANSC20001 – 12.5 pts Microbiology in Agriculture – elective – AGRI20044 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 (Parkville) · 50 pts	Principles of Soil Science – core – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts Principles of Farm Practice Change – major – AGRI20041 – 12.5 pts Ecology and Grazing Management – major – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts Crop Production and Management – major – AGRI20037 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Year 2

100 pts

Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts

Agricultural Economics – major – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts
Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – core – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts
Animal Physiology and Growth – elective – ANSC20001 – 12.5 pts
Microbiology in Agriculture – elective – AGRI20044 – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 (Parkville) · 50 pts

Principles of Soil Science – core – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts
Principles of Farm Practice Change – major – AGRI20041 – 12.5 pts
Ecology and Grazing Management – major – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts
Crop Production and Management – major – AGRI20037 – 12.5 pts

Accordion
Alternate year 2 100 pts
Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts	Agricultural Economics – major – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – core – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts Intro to Food Science & Human Nutrition – elective – FOOD20003 – 12.5 pts Microbiology in Agriculture – elective – AGRI20044 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 (Dookie) · 50 pts	Applied Crop Production and Horticulture – major – AGRI20035 – 12.5 pts Ecology and Grazing Management – major – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts Principles of Soil Science – core – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts Enterprise Management – major – AGRI20040 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Alternate year 2

100 pts

Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts

Agricultural Economics – major – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts
Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – core – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts
Intro to Food Science & Human Nutrition – elective – FOOD20003 – 12.5 pts
Microbiology in Agriculture – elective – AGRI20044 – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 (Dookie) · 50 pts

Applied Crop Production and Horticulture – major – AGRI20035 – 12.5 pts
Ecology and Grazing Management – major – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts
Principles of Soil Science – core – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts
Enterprise Management – major – AGRI20040 – 12.5 pts

Accordion
Year 3 100 pts
Semester 1 · 50 pts	Agribusiness Marketing & Value Chains – major – AGRI30040 – 12.5 pts Resource Management Economics – major – AGRI30043 – 12.5 pts Industry Internship – elective – AGRI30041 – 12.5 pts Plant Pathology – elective – AGRI30042 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 50 pts	Professional Practice for Agriculture – capstone – AGRI30038 – 12.5 pts Applications in Precision Agriculture – elective – AGRI30045 – 12.5 pts Farm Management Economics – major – AGRI30033 – 12.5 pts Agronomy – elective – AGRI30046 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Year 3

100 pts

Semester 1 · 50 pts

Agribusiness Marketing & Value Chains – major – AGRI30040 – 12.5 pts
Resource Management Economics – major – AGRI30043 – 12.5 pts
Industry Internship – elective – AGRI30041 – 12.5 pts
Plant Pathology – elective – AGRI30042 – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 · 50 pts

Professional Practice for Agriculture – capstone – AGRI30038 – 12.5 pts
Applications in Precision Agriculture – elective – AGRI30045 – 12.5 pts
Farm Management Economics – major – AGRI30033 – 12.5 pts
Agronomy – elective – AGRI30046 – 12.5 pts

Major in Plant and Soil Science

This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Accordion
Year 1 100 pts
Semester 1 · 50 pts	Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 1 – foundation core – AGRI10045 – 12.5 pts Discovering Agriculture in Australia – foundation core – AGRI10047 – 12.5 pts Agricultural Systems Biology – foundation core – AGRI10050 – 12.5 pts Natural Environments – foundation core – ENVS10001 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 50 pts	Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 2 – foundation core – AGRI10046 – 12.5 pts Plant Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10048 – 12.5 pts Animal Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10049 – 12.5 pts Genetics for Agriculture – foundation core – AGRI10051 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Year 1

100 pts

Semester 1 · 50 pts

Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 1 – foundation core – AGRI10045 – 12.5 pts
Discovering Agriculture in Australia – foundation core – AGRI10047 – 12.5 pts
Agricultural Systems Biology – foundation core – AGRI10050 – 12.5 pts
Natural Environments – foundation core – ENVS10001 – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 · 50 pts

Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 2 – foundation core – AGRI10046 – 12.5 pts
Plant Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10048 – 12.5 pts
Animal Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10049 – 12.5 pts
Genetics for Agriculture – foundation core – AGRI10051 – 12.5 pts

Accordion
Year 2 100 pts
Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts	Plant Growth Processes – major – AGRI20026 – 12.5 pts Agricultural Economics – core – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – core – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts Animal Physiology and Growth – elective – ANSC20001 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 (Parkville) · 50 pts	Principles of Soil Science – major – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts Crop Production and Management – major – AGRI20037 – 12.5 pts Ecology and Grazing Management – elective – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts Principles of Farm Practice Change – elective – AGRI20041 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Year 2

100 pts

Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts

Plant Growth Processes – major – AGRI20026 – 12.5 pts
Agricultural Economics – core – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts
Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – core – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts
Animal Physiology and Growth – elective – ANSC20001 – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 (Parkville) · 50 pts

Principles of Soil Science – major – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts
Crop Production and Management – major – AGRI20037 – 12.5 pts
Ecology and Grazing Management – elective – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts
Principles of Farm Practice Change – elective – AGRI20041 – 12.5 pts

Accordion
Alternate year 2 100 pts
Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts	Agricultural Economics – core – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – core – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts Intro to Food Science & Human Nutrition – elective – FOOD20003 – 12.5 pts Plant Growth Processes – elective – AGRI20026 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 (Dookie) · 50 pts	Principles of Soil Science – major – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts Applied Crop Production and Horticulture – major – AGRI20035 – 12.5 pts Ecology and Grazing Management – major – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts Enterprise Management – elective – AGRI20040 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Alternate year 2

100 pts

Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts

Agricultural Economics – core – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts
Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – core – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts
Intro to Food Science & Human Nutrition – elective – FOOD20003 – 12.5 pts
Plant Growth Processes – elective – AGRI20026 – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 (Dookie) · 50 pts

Principles of Soil Science – major – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts
Applied Crop Production and Horticulture – major – AGRI20035 – 12.5 pts
Ecology and Grazing Management – major – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts
Enterprise Management – elective – AGRI20040 – 12.5 pts

Accordion
Year 3 100 pts
Semester 1 · 50 pts	Soil Management – major – AGRI30037 – 12.5 pts Plant Pathology – major – AGRI30042 – 12.5 pts Industry Internship – elective – AGRI30041 – 12.5 pts elective – AGRI30016 (Dookie) (June) – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 50 pts	Agronomy – major – AGRI30046 – 12.5 pts Professional Practice for Agriculture – capstone – AGRI30038 – 12.5 pts Applications in Precision Agriculture – elective – AGRI30045 – 12.5 pts Plant Breeding and Genetics – elective – AGRI30048 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Year 3

100 pts

Semester 1 · 50 pts

Soil Management – major – AGRI30037 – 12.5 pts
Plant Pathology – major – AGRI30042 – 12.5 pts
Industry Internship – elective – AGRI30041 – 12.5 pts
elective – AGRI30016 (Dookie) (June) – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 · 50 pts

Agronomy – major – AGRI30046 – 12.5 pts
Professional Practice for Agriculture – capstone – AGRI30038 – 12.5 pts
Applications in Precision Agriculture – elective – AGRI30045 – 12.5 pts
Plant Breeding and Genetics – elective – AGRI30048 – 12.5 pts

Major in Production Animal Science

This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.

Accordion
Year 1 100 pts
Semester 1 · 50 pts	Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 1 – foundation core – AGRI10045 – 12.5 pts Discovering Agriculture in Australia – foundation core – AGRI10047 – 12.5 pts Agricultural Systems Biology – foundation core – AGRI10050 – 12.5 pts Natural Environments – foundation core – ENVS10001 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 50 pts	Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 2 – foundation core – AGRI10046 – 12.5 pts Plant Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10048 – 12.5 pts Animal Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10049 – 12.5 pts Genetics for Agriculture – foundation core – AGRI10051 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Year 1

100 pts

Semester 1 · 50 pts

Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 1 – foundation core – AGRI10045 – 12.5 pts
Discovering Agriculture in Australia – foundation core – AGRI10047 – 12.5 pts
Agricultural Systems Biology – foundation core – AGRI10050 – 12.5 pts
Natural Environments – foundation core – ENVS10001 – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 · 50 pts

Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 2 – foundation core – AGRI10046 – 12.5 pts
Plant Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10048 – 12.5 pts
Animal Production Systems – foundation core – AGRI10049 – 12.5 pts
Genetics for Agriculture – foundation core – AGRI10051 – 12.5 pts

Accordion
Year 2 100 pts
Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts	Agricultural Economics – core – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – major – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts Animal Physiology and Growth – major – ANSC20001 – 12.5 pts Microbiology in Agriculture – major – AGRI20044 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 (Parkville) · 50 pts	Principles of Soil Science – core – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts Comparative Nutrition and Digestion – major – ANSC20002 – 12.5 pts Ecology and Grazing Management – elective – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts Topics in Animal Health – elective – ANSC20003 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Year 2

100 pts

Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts

Agricultural Economics – core – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts
Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – major – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts
Animal Physiology and Growth – major – ANSC20001 – 12.5 pts
Microbiology in Agriculture – major – AGRI20044 – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 (Parkville) · 50 pts

Principles of Soil Science – core – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts
Comparative Nutrition and Digestion – major – ANSC20002 – 12.5 pts
Ecology and Grazing Management – elective – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts
Topics in Animal Health – elective – ANSC20003 – 12.5 pts

Accordion
Alternate year 2 100 pts
Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts	Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – major – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts Agricultural Economics – core – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts Animal Physiology and Growth – major – ANSC20001 – 12.5 pts Companion Animal Biology – elective – ANSC20005 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 (Dookie) · 50 pts	Principles of Soil Science – core – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts Ecology and Grazing Management – major – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts Enterprise Management – elective – AGRI20040 – 12.5 pts Applied Crop Production and Horticulture – elective – AGRI20035 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Alternate year 2

100 pts

Semester 1 (Parkville) · 50 pts

Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems – major – AGRI20043 – 12.5 pts
Agricultural Economics – core – AGRI20042 – 12.5 pts
Animal Physiology and Growth – major – ANSC20001 – 12.5 pts
Companion Animal Biology – elective – ANSC20005 – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 (Dookie) · 50 pts

Principles of Soil Science – core – AGRI20038 – 12.5 pts
Ecology and Grazing Management – major – AGRI20036 – 12.5 pts
Enterprise Management – elective – AGRI20040 – 12.5 pts
Applied Crop Production and Horticulture – elective – AGRI20035 – 12.5 pts

Accordion
Year 3 100 pts
Semester 1 · 50 pts	Applied Animal Behaviour – major – ANSC30003 – 12.5 pts Production Animal Health – major – ANSC30006 – 12.5 pts Industry Internship – elective – AGRI30041 – 12.5 pts Soil Management – elective – AGRI30037 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 50 pts	Production Animal Physiology – core – ANSC30008 – 12.5 pts Professional Practice for Agriculture – capstone – AGRI30038 – 12.5 pts Applications in Precision Agriculture – elective – AGRI30045 – 12.5 pts elective – Ansc30004 – 12.5 pts

Accordion

Year 3

100 pts

Semester 1 · 50 pts

Applied Animal Behaviour – major – ANSC30003 – 12.5 pts
Production Animal Health – major – ANSC30006 – 12.5 pts
Industry Internship – elective – AGRI30041 – 12.5 pts
Soil Management – elective – AGRI30037 – 12.5 pts

Semester 2 · 50 pts

Production Animal Physiology – core – ANSC30008 – 12.5 pts
Professional Practice for Agriculture – capstone – AGRI30038 – 12.5 pts
Applications in Precision Agriculture – elective – AGRI30045 – 12.5 pts
elective – Ansc30004 – 12.5 pts

Explore this course

Explore the subjects you could choose as part of this degree.

Majors

Making up one third of your subjects, a major is the subject area you’ll focus on during your undergraduate degree. In your first year you can focus on your major straight away or explore other subjects before deciding on what major you want to pursue. A major generally comprises eight subjects (100 points of study) but can comprise up to 10 subjects (125 points of study).

Explore the majors available in this degree below.

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Agricultural Economics	This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding of economics in the context of agricultural production systems. Students will have options to focus their agricultural economic direction through flexible subject options. Graduates of this major will be well equipped to analyse agricultural systems from an economic perspective and provide advice on management decision making. Read more about the major in Agricultural Economics
Plant and Soil Science	This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding in plant and soil science in the context of agricultural production systems. Students of this major will study subjects in soil management, agronomy, plant health for growth and production and crop management. Students will also gain a detailed understanding of the drivers of plant industries and how management strategies can optimise yield and product quality. Read more about the major in Plant and Soil Science
Production Animal Science	This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding in production animal science in the context of agricultural systems. Students of this major will study subjects in animal biology, nutrition and physiology, health and welfare. Graduates of this major will also gain a detailed understanding of animal production industries, and how management strategies can optimise growth and product quality. Read more about the major in Production Animal Science

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Agricultural Economics

This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding of economics in the context of agricultural production systems. Students will have options to focus their agricultural economic direction through flexible subject options. Graduates of this major will be well equipped to analyse agricultural systems from an economic perspective and provide advice on management decision making.

Plant and Soil Science

This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding in plant and soil science in the context of agricultural production systems. Students of this major will study subjects in soil management, agronomy, plant health for growth and production and crop management. Students will also gain a detailed understanding of the drivers of plant industries and how management strategies can optimise yield and product quality.

Production Animal Science

This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding in production animal science in the context of agricultural systems. Students of this major will study subjects in animal biology, nutrition and physiology, health and welfare. Graduates of this major will also gain a detailed understanding of animal production industries, and how management strategies can optimise growth and product quality.