CV85 Bachelor of Agriculture

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 2 minors

Core Structure

Number of units: 16 Total credit points: 96

The Bachelor of Agriculture Course has 16 compulsory units. One of the compulsory units, BIOL12050 Professional Placement or Project, provides students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree course to the professional work environment.

In addition to the 16 compulsory units, students can choose:

(i) one of the following eight unit minors:

  • Agribusiness in Depth – Minor, 8 Units, 48 Credits
  • Animal and Plant Biology in Depth – Minor, 8 Units, 48 Credits

(ii) or two of the following four unit minors: 

  • Sustainable Landscapes – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Entrepreneurship – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Food Chemistry and Nutrition – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits


Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
AGRI11008 Introduction to Agricultural Systems
BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory
SCIE11023 Scientific Research Fundamentals
AGRI11001 Soil and Irrigation Management
AGRI11002 Plant Science and Crop Production
AGRI11003 Livestock Production
AGRI11007 Plant and Livestock Breeding Strategies
AGRI12013 Driving Productivity in Food Production Systems
AGRI12001 Animal Health and Welfare
AGRI12005 Specialised Food Industries
AGRI12002 Weeds, Pests and Plant Diseases
BIOL12050 Professional Placement or Project
AGRI13001 Social Licence to Operate
AGRI13010 Agricultural Extension
AGRI13008 Agriculture Technology Transformation: The Future of Food and Fibre
AGRI13009 Sustainable Agricultural Development: Local and Global

Agribusiness in Depth Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Agribusiness in Depth minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Agriculture. All prerequisites for the Agribusiness in Depth minor can be met within the eight units of the minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ECON11026 Principles of Economics
LAWS11030 Foundations of Business Law
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
FINC19011 Business Finance
FINC19012 Investment Analysis and Risk Management
MGMT19105 Quality Management
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
MGMT19128 Strategy and Change

Animal and Plant Biology in Depth Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Animal and Plant Biology in Depth minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Agriculture. All prerequisites for the Animal and Plant Biology in Depth minor can be met within the eight units of the minor.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENVR11014 Environmental Monitoring
BIOL12107 Genomes, Genetics & Evolution
BIOL12112 Animal and Plant Physiology
BOTN19001 Australian Botany
MBIO19013 Environmental Microbiology
ZOOL19002 Australian Vertebrate Fauna
BOTN13002 Plants and the Environment
ZOOL13015 Environmental Physiology of Animals

Entrepreneurship Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Entrepreneurship minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Agriculture. All prerequisites for the Entrepreneurship minor can be met within the four units of the minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MGMT11109 Introduction to Business
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups
MRKT13014 New Product Development and Branding

Food Chemistry and Nutrition Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Food Chemistry and Nutrition minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Agriculture. All prerequisites for the Food Chemistry and Nutrition minor can be met within the four units of the minor.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
CHEM11043 Atoms, Molecules and Matter
CHEM12077 Food Science & Analysis
NUTR12001 Human Nutrition
NUTR13001 Public Health Nutrition

Liberal Studies Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

This minor has been designed to support credit, articulation agreements and transition arrangements. Students cannot opt-in to complete the Liberal Studies minor. Please contact Course Advice for further information.

Sustainable Landscapes Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Sustainable Landscapes minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Agriculture. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENVR11011 Modern Environmental Issues
GEOG19021 Geographic Information Systems
GEOG12020 Australian Weather and Climate
GEOG13013 Sustainable Regions and Cities