Bachelor
This course will no longer be offered from 2021.
The course is designed for students who want to progress their career into agricultural management. There are five Majors: (1) Crop Production; (2) Livestock Production; (3) Feedlot Management; (4) Production Horticulture; and (5) Poultry Production.
The course covers the latest technology and production techniques for your industry. You will complete vocational units to develop practical skills in farm management, while deepening your understanding of the science and technology of modern agriculture through the UNE units.
By completing this degree you will be able to apply your technical knowledge and business management skills to improve the sustainability, productivity and profitability of farming systems.
You will need access to a farm enterprise for your selected Major on which to base projects and reports throughout the course. All units are supported by online study guides and you can complete the degree part-time while you work in agriculture.
Further Information
Candidates will be required to enrol with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in order to complete the Vocational Education Training (VET) units from the Diploma in Agriculture or Diploma in Holistic Management - Sustainable Rural Lands, Business and Communities and the Advanced Diploma in Agriculture contained within the Bachelor of Agrifood Systems program.
A candidate shall:
(a) be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures); or
(i) hold a VET Certificate IV or higher qualification in any field; or
(ii) have completed 4 units from an approved Diploma; or
(iii) have achieve the required minimum skills profile against the Australian Core Skills Framework; or
(b) hold an approved Diploma, including the required VET units for the chosen Major, from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) under the Articulation Programs; or
(c) hold an approved Diploma and Advanced Diploma, including the required VET units for the chosen Major, from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) under the Articulation Programs; or
(d) international students must hold a completed approved Diploma, including the required VET units for the chosen major, from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) under the Articulation Programs.
Approved Diplomas
* Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50116 or AHC50110)
* Diploma of Holistic Management - Sustainable Rural Lands, Business and Communities (10219NAT or TAFENSW10428)
* Diploma of Production Horticulture (AHC50310)
* Diploma of Crop Agronomy (22273VIC)
Approved Advanced Diplomas
* Advanced Diploma of Agriculture (AHC6110)
* Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management (AHC60316)
Assumed knowledge is any two units of English, any two units of Mathematics.
Recommended studies are Agriculture and/or Primary Industries; Biology.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Graduates from this degree will be able to be employed in farm management, in agricultural supply industries and in service industries such as advisory services and land management.
All domestic students apply through the link below
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International students apply direct to UNE through UNE International.
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