Course overview
This double degree examines the principles and practices of modern rural industries, including land use and management, and how they intersect with the legal system. The course is designed to develop real-world skills scientific and legal reasoning and inquiry, and critical analysis of complex circumstances. Our practically oriented course equips students with skills that are increasingly in demand in rural industries, underpinned by a solid foundation in agricultural systems. Working individually and as part of a team, students apply their skills to current and future problems facing this rapidly changing sector, especially in agricultural business, science, economics and law. For external study, contact the UNE Future Students Team. For more course information, visit UNE's Course Handbook.
Course record
Majors
Minors: Plant production; livestock production; genetics; general agricultural production, high intensity cropping; sheep and wool.
Career Opportunities
Legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations and commercial law firms, government departments, banking, finance and commerce, management, agriculture advisory fields in the public and private sector, management and consulting, agribusiness, primary production, landcare, soil conservation and natural resource management.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Total students9
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- ArmidaleNSWFebruary 2026
- ArmidaleNSWJune 2026
- ArmidaleNSW

