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Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Agronomy Major)

ProviderMelbourne Polytechnic
Course code: VTAC6900210412Higher education providerStudy area: Agricultural SciencesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The world’s agriculture industry faces many challenges including climate change, a growing world population and changing resource conditions. Our Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology - Agronomy Major, focuses on innovative solutions to current and future industry issues, preparing you for an exciting and increasingly in-demand career path in commercial plant production. This course offers a unique vocational degree that has been designed with industry input to meet industry needs. You will study in facilities at an accessible rural setting, including our commercial-standard property in Eden Park - a mixed farming operation, demonstrating mixed pasture and broad-acre cropping, as well as cattle, sheep, and pasture production facilities. This qualification provides an essential base for a career as an agronomist, with a unique experience that opens doors direct to industry. This course consists of 24 subjects which includes 8 Core, 8 Major Core, and 8 Elective subjects.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Completion of the Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology – Agronomy Major will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in areas such as:  Soil Agronomist, Pasture Agronomist, Technical Sales Agronomist, Technical Agronomist, Project Manager, Station Manager, Farm Manager, Commodity Trader, Grain Quality Officer, Master Grower, Agricultural Researcher, Agricultural Educator, Agricultural Technician, Agribusiness Owner/Operator, Rural Business Manager
Majors
Agronomy major.

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Educational outcomes considered for selection

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the equivalent in your state or territory, or successful completion of the International Baccalaureate.

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

Satisfactory completion of one or more subjects in a degree or associate degree course.

Applicants with VET study

Admission criteria for applicants with a Vocational Education and Training study

Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher qualification in any discipline.

Applicants with work and life experience

Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience

Mature age applicants (21 years of age or over) with relevant industry experience defined as professional industry engagement for a minimum of two years OR two years of high-level management experience; OR a combination of qualifications and industry experience

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Student profile

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Campuses & intake dates

  • EppingVIC