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Bachelor of Agriculture

Campus Roseworthy Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 3 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 314041

2009
ATAR 69.1

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  • Program Outline

    No new admissions into this program.

    This program provides training and practical experience in all aspects of agriculture including agricultural applications, marketing, financial management and business studies. Students are trained in the practical and managerial skills required to operate a farm at the Roseworthy Campus with its farm, dairy, piggery, sheep, feedmill and cropping facilities. Periods of practical work must also be completed during vacations, on the campus farm and/or on commercial properties. The first year level provides students with a strong foundation in biology and chemistry which enables them to undertake more applied courses such as soils and perspectives in modern agriculture. In later year levels, these studies are complimented with studies in crop and pasture agronomy, livestock science, agricultural production and engineering and business management courses that relate directly to the agricultural industry. In the final year , students can either specialise in particular agricultural courses or keep their subjects broad. Areas of specialisation include dry land farming, livestock production, irrigation and horticulture.
  • Program Structure
    There is a compulsory agri-business subject in all three years. Other subjects in the first year include chemistry, biology and soils as applied to agricultural production. The second year includes courses in agronomy, livestock production and engineering. In the third year, students can specialise by taking electives from a large pool of subjects in general areas of agronomy, horticulture, animal and soil science.

    The Campus Farm, some 1500 ha in size, is managed in several enterprises including a dryland cereal/livestock operation, piggery and feedmill. Students participate in the activities of each of these units, providing the opportunity to gain practical experience and an appreciation of the farming skills required in a wide range of agricultural enterprises. There is also opportunity for students to be involved in research programs based at Roseworthy.

    Educational tours to various agricultural regions and to processing and service industries in South Australia complement formal teaching and practical experience.

    An additional year of study for an Honours degree is recommended after this degree for those wishing to pursue a career in research or higher level in management of agricultural production.
  • Admission and Fee Information

    No new admissions into this program.

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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 314041
    2009 CSP ATAR 69.1
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
    Assumed Knowledge ?
    SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies, SACE Stage 1 Chemistry
    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA, although a GPA for a Science-based program is ranked first.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 40% to your score and the quantitative component contributes 60%. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your weighted STAT result only. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 314041

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    IB 24
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Assumed Knowledge ?
    Chemistry and Mathematics desirable
    Equivalent Scores
    IB 24
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Assumed Knowledge ?
    SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies, SACE Stage 1 Chemistry
  • Areas of Specialisation
    • dry land farming
    • livestock production
    • horticulture
    • irrigation.
  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Please note that this program is under review and the courses listed at levels II and III are indicative only.

    Level I

    Semester 1 (core courses)

    Semester 2 (core courses)

    Full Year (core course)

    Level II

    Semester 1 (core courses)

    Semester 2 (core courses)

    Level III

    Semester 1 (core courses)

    Semester 2 (core courses)

    Plus passes in additional courses to the value of 15 units chosen from:

    Summer Semester  

    Full Year 

    Semester  1

    Semester  2

    or courses selected in consultation with the Program Coordinator

    (MY) = taught in mid-year break

    (MS) = Semester 2 course taught in mid-semester break
  • Career Opportunities

    Graduates of this program are well prepared for positions such as agronomists, rural bankers and agricultural consultants in government departments and private companies. Other areas that graduates can expect to find employment in are:

    • agricultural production, as farm managers or operators;
    • agricultural service industries i.e. chemical, machinery, stock firms or banks;
    • advisory, research and regulatory services with government and semi-government bodies;
    • secondary teachers of Agriculture (after completing a Grad.Dip.Ed.) or as lecturers in TAFE colleges or universities (after higher degree studies);
    • agricultural journalism in print or electronic media.

    Potential careers

    Farm Management, Horticulturalist, Pest Control, Land Resources and Land Care, Livestock Production, Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Agronomist

  • Program Rules
  • Further Information
    Information sessions will be held at the Roseworthy Information Day, 15 August 2008, and the University of Adelaide Open Day, 17 August 2008. An information session will also be held Ground Floor, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus from 4-6 pm on 10 December 2008. For further details: Telephone (08) 8303 5673, email faculty.sciences@adelaide.edu.au or visit www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au.
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Last updated: Tuesday, 23 Jun 2009

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