Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Agronomy)
Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Agronomy)
Through our Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology’s Agronomy major, you’ll dig into plant production, soil science, animal production and various cultivation techniques all at the height of innovation. An Agronomy degree sets you up for careers as an Agronomist, Commodity Trader, Farmer, Agricultural Researcher, Educator or Technician among several others….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Through our Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology’s Agronomy major, you’ll dig into plant production, soil science, animal production and various cultivation techniques all at the height of innovation.
An Agronomy degree sets you up for careers as an Agronomist, Commodity Trader, Farmer, Agricultural Researcher, Educator or Technician among several others.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Where will the Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology – Agronomy take me?
As a graduate you could expect to gain employment in all aspects of the Agriculture/Agronomy industries
Project Manager
Station Manager
Farm Manager
Technical Agronomist
Pasture Agronomist
Soil Agronomist
Technical Sales Agronomist
Agricultural Consultant
Territory Manager
Commodity Trader
Grain Quality Officer
Master Grower
Agricultural Researcher
Agricultural Educator
Agricultural Technician
Agronomist
Farmer
Agribusiness Owner/Operator
Rural Business Manager
Study Pathways
Successful completion means you could go on to undertake post-graduate courses including an Honours or Masters qualification.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic: Australian Year 12 or equivalent, to include mathematics, and one of either chemistry or biology, OR
Satisfactory completion of a Diploma course in Agriculture (or equivalent), OR
Mature age applicants (21 years of age or over) relevant industry experience defined as professional industry engagement for a minimum of two years and demonstrated capacity to undertake work at degree level. Supporting document to include a CV with at least 2 supporting written references
English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no individual band below 5.5, or Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognized equivalency. TOEFL iBT: 64 overall (Writing: 21, Speaking: 18, Reading: 13, Listening: 12); Cambridge English Scale (Cambridge: First (FCE), Cambridge: Advanced (CAE), Cambridge: Proficiency (CPE)): 169 overall (individual bands: 162); Melbourne Polytechnic: ELICOS – 3 ISLPR overall individual bands: min ISLPR 2+.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Melbourne Polytechnic has been offering vocational education since 1912 in Melbourne. It also provides TAFE, certificate programs, diploma programs and higher education programs for international students. The institution welcomes international students from over 70 countries, across its seven campuses. Melbourne Polytechnic’s strong partnerships with leading organisations and industry-relevant degrees benefit students, and help them gain hands-on learning experience. Its services are of great use to students; starting from bookstores and libraries to restaurants and shops, students can access a range of amenities. In addition, the institution helps students find suitable accommodation options, including both on-campus and off-campus housing.
