Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws degree seeks to produce graduates who have a basic scientific base for the application of scientific knowledge to agricultural practice. Students will not have detailed specialist knowledge but will have developed an appreciation of the science contributing to the main components of the agricultural…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws degree seeks to produce graduates who have a basic scientific base for the application of scientific knowledge to agricultural practice. Students will not have detailed specialist knowledge but will have developed an appreciation of the science contributing to the main components of the agricultural system as well as good knowledge of practical agriculture. The degree provides a basic scientific background to allow students to interpret and apply scientific principles to the management of agricultural systems. The degree also provides graduates with a professionally accredited Law degree and a critical and progressive approach to the existing law and legal system equipping them with the necessary technical and specialist skills including: 1. understanding and knowledge of Australian law and awareness of indigenous, international and theoretical perspectives; 2. competence in using legal research and analytical skills that equip them to work in the legal profession or in a broad range of law related occupations; 3. the ability to take a strategic approach to problem solving by applying critical and innovative thinking to complex legal issues and situations; 4. competence in oral and written communication; 5. the ability to work independently and in groups; and 6. professional judgement and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with having completed a law degree. 7. LLB with Honours students: and a comprehensive understanding of theoretical, comparative or interdisciplinary research to examine law’s effect on society and the effectiveness of the Australian Legal System.
Career outcomes
A double degree in agriculture and law will position you to take advantage of variety of career pathways. By giving you a portfolio of real-world skills, it gives you the opportunity to focus on what matters most – safeguarding your career and choosing the direction you want to take. Career options include working in:
• legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations and commercial law firms
• government departments
• banking, finance and commerce
• management
• agricultural advisory fields in the public and private sector
• management and consulting
• agribusiness, primary production, landcare, soil conservation and natural resource management.
1. Learning Outcomes: BAgr component: demonstrate a coherent understanding of agriculture by articulating its role and the major biophysical, economic, environmental, social and policy drivers that underpin agricultural practice and development for producers, processors and consumers that are contestable and testable by further inquiry;
2. exhibit depth and breadth of agricultural knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in agricultural production;
3. critically analyse and solve agricultural problems by gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources, designing and planning an investigation, selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to conduct an investigation and collecting, accurately recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from data;
4. be an effective two-way communicator of agriculture through verbal, written and visual communication of scientific results, information or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes and using a variety of modes; and
5. be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners; working effectively, responsibly, ethically, culturally appropriately, and safely in the handling of animals, chemicals and biological materials; and demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to their disciplinary area and personally practising ethical conduct.
REQUIREMENTS
Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence. English Language Requirements: An IELTS (Academic): overall score – 6.5, Listening, Reading, Speaking – 6.0, Writing – 6.5; TOEFL Internet-based test overall score -91, Listening, Reading, Speaking – 20, Writing – 22.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of New England was originally formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. It became fully independent in 1954. The university is located on several sites in Armidale, NSW. All the programs are offered via the four faculties: Arts; Economics, Business and Law; Education, Health and Professional Studies; and The Sciences; these faculties incorporate 18 teaching schools. Research is offered in the areas of rural science, agricultural economics, geology, educational administration, linguistics, archaeology, etc.
