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Bachelor of Agriculture

Campus Roseworthy Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

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

SATAC Code N/A

2011
ATAR N/A

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  • Program Outline

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    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.
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  • 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 2012 (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

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  • 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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