Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences

Be part of the boom

Agriculture is about understanding the land, animals, crops and community.

For those seeking a career in the industry, our Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences is the degree of choice. It is ranked 45th in the world and is the only Agricultural Science degree in South Australia*.

Our hands-on approach to teaching will set you up to join this booming industry. You will:

• learn how to respond to global food shortages and a changing climate with sustainable practices, environmental stewardship, modern agribusiness and new technology
• practice the latest methods, from adapting genes and cells for new crops to the business of livestock, and explore emerging trends, like vertical farming
• build practical skills through at least 450 hours of internships
• learn about industry-transforming technology, like drones, GPS and crop sensors
• go on field trips across Australia, exploring everything from dryland farming to glasshouse systems
• develop skills in agribusiness that will allow you to work in the business of farming
• access the latest research, innovation and technology through government and industry partners.

Within just a few months of finishing, almost 90% of our graduates find full-time employment**. In fact, on average there are four jobs available for every graduate***. You'll be set to improve primary production outputs in both rural and city locations. You could work as a consultant, conduct sustainability research, advise on government policy or innovate in urban and vertical farming. You might get a job in ag media, connecting farmers to their customers. Perhaps you'll come up with ways to increase farming efficiency using modern drone technology.

Note: this program is taught across multiple campuses depending on the courses that are undertaken. First year of this program is taught at North Terrace campus.

Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You'll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

• 6 positions available for every graduate***
• Ranked #42 globally for Agricultural Sciences*
• By 2030, 1 in 3 new jobs in agriculture will be technology related^^

*Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject 2022
**Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (QILT Outcome Results by Program 2018)
***ABC News, 2022
^^Delivering Ag2030, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

The course is designed to provide broad training in science and agriculture. In the first year students develop basic skills in chemistry, biology and statistics and study core courses in soils and agriculture. In the second and third years students enrol in crop science, livestock science, soil science and agribusiness courses.

Field trips and excursions are incorporated into the first and third year of the program to expose students to best-practice in industry. Practical skills are developed through a professional internship (12 weeks or 450 hours) during the second half of the program. Study in the first year of the program is mainly at North Terrace and the second and third years of the program are based at the Waite and Roseworthy campuses.