Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours (S4A)

University of Tasmania

Bachelor's degree

Study Discipline: Agriculture Studies, Social Sciences

Study Programme Details

City: HOBART

Country: Australia

Admission Sessions: Summer Session, Spring Session

Study Format: Full Time, Part Time

Mode of Study: Fully on Site

Programme Type

Bachelor's degree

Duration

48 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Unlock your potential to make a global impact with an Agricultural Science with Honours degree from the University of Tasmania. Seize the opportunity to be a driving force in a profession where jobs are not just careers but a commitment to addressing the world’s pressing challenges and opportunities. Embrace a future-focused degree that empowers you to contribute meaningfully to the agricultural landscape.

Overview

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge education delivered by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), a premier research and teaching institute at the University of Tasmania. Your learning journey is at the forefront of agriculture, shaped by the latest world-leading research and robust industry connections. The Agricultural Science with Honours degree offers two majors: Crop Science and Plant Health, and Sustainable Agriculture.

Admission Requirements

Joining the Agricultural Science with Honours program requires meeting certain criteria:

IELTS: 6, TOEFL iBT: 72.
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania involves meeting qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above.
Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher.

Courses include:

Food and Fibre Production in a Global Market

Sustainable Resource Management

Animal Production Systems

Crop Production

Agrifood Research Methods

Soil, Nutrients and Water

Industry Analysis and Adoption

Entomology and Plant Pathology

Invest in your academic journey with a course fee of $164,172 AUD for international students. The program offers unparalleled value, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching educational experience.

Future Career Outcomes

Explain the role, relevance, contemporary issues and major drivers of sustainable agricultural production and their value chains in society.
Guide multi-disciplinary decision-making through integrating knowledge and skills from the core sciences, business and agriculture.
Design and implement sustainable agricultural applications and solutions using scientific investigations, including quantitative and qualitative analyses, and critical evaluation of results.
Compile and communicate scientific results, information, and arguments using a variety of modes including a research thesis or a professional report to a range of audiences to expand the knowledge base and inform agricultural decision making.
Use ethical, responsible, respectful and safe work and project management practices while adhering to relevant regulatory, and professional frameworks.