Bachelor of Agriculture

Plant the seeds now and grow a career in food, farming and sustainability.

Turn your interest in agriculture and the natural world into an impact you can see – from healthier crops and animals to more sustainable food and fibre production. In the Bachelor of Agriculture, you’ll explore science, economics, technology and more, then put your learning into practice with labs, fieldwork, and hands-on experiences. This degree is ideal for those who want to make serious real-world impact.

Key features

• Your introduction to agriculture, reimagined. You’ll start your degree with Agriculture Discovery Week at our Dookie campus. Make friends and industry connections, explore the facilities at our living laboratory, and discover where agriculture can take you.
• Start broad, then specialise. You'll spend your first year building a foundation in agricultural science, biology, natural environments, production and life sciences. From second year, you’ll choose between majors in agricultural economics, plant and social science, or production animal science.
• A discipline shaped by science. Discover how agriculture intersects with biology, chemistry, physics, economics, technology and more, and learn how and why those disciplines support agricultural production and management.

Why study agriculture at Melbourne?

• A degree guided by industry. The Bachelor of Agriculture features a common first year curriculum that was developed in consultation with industry and employers to help you build the knowledge you need to thrive in the workplace.

• Five-star facilities. You’ll have access to Melbourne’s world-class life sciences facilities, teaching laboratories, classrooms and study spaces, as well as the option to study at our Dookie campus, to focus on applied agriculture.
• Get out into the field.You’ll learn by doing: through labs, fieldwork, practical teaching and exposure to industry.
• Focus on your career from day one. Take steps towards your career ambitions from day one with a choice of majors.

Student support

Find support and opportunities to build a university experience that feels exciting, connected and future-focused. At Melbourne, you’ll have access to academic guidance, leadership development and a diverse student community to help you thrive throughout your degree.

• Academic Mentoring. You’ll be matched with an experienced academic who can help you navigate study choices, explore interests, set goals and plan next steps, including career and graduate study options.

• Peer mentoring. The Melbourne Peer Mentor Program matches you with a later-year student and a small peer group within your faculty. You’ll meet regularly in your first weeks to build connections, ask questions and learn about uni life.

• Global exchange and overseas study support. You could spend a semester or year on exchange at one of Melbourne’s global partner universities, or take part in short-term overseas programs during summer or winter breaks to gain international experience.

• Career support. Develop skills that support your success at university and beyond through free programs and services. You’ll have access to career workshops, job listings, interview practice, industry events and alumni connections all designed to help you build confidence and employability skills.

• Clubs and societies. Start with the Agricultural and Food Sciences Society! Or choose from more than 200 student clubs and societies covering cultural, academic, creative, sporting and special-interest areas. Meet like-minded people, explore new interests and make the most of life outside the classroom.
• Financial support. We offer more than 1200 scholarships and prizes, including bursaries to help with financial pressures.

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About the faculty

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