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La Trobe University

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Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences/Bachelor of International Development

  • Bachelor

This double-degree program will provide graduates with understanding in two complementary discipline areas.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4.5 - 9 years full-time
Course Code
SZAGID, 077311D
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This double-degree program will provide graduates with understanding in two complementary discipline areas. The first is the science that underpins agricultural production processes, while the second is an understanding of the political and social requirements for international development, when developing countries grapple with political, economic, and social constraints to alleviate poverty and participate in the global economy. These challenges are among the most important that impact on global development. Frequently it is the agricultural sector, which is best able to assist the development process in these countries, as most of the population are involved in agriculture. Graduates who are aware of the human dimensions of development, and are skilled in the principles of agricultural science, would be versatile and be well equipped to find employment in the development assistance field. Students will take core agricultural science subjects involving basic science subjects in first year, followed by soil, plant and animal science subjects without specialisation in any one area. Case study teaching allows for the integration of the earlier disciplinary knowledge using a problem-solving approach. The international development subjects are offered from a range of disciplines across the University, including anthropology, economics, history, linguistics, politics and sociology, with almost half of these being electives, allowing students to focus on areas of interest. An essential requirement of the agricultural science degree is twelve weeks of approved industry experience taken during vacations.

Entry requirements

Science and psychology courses

Study locations

Bundoora

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at La Trobe University.
93.7%
Overall satisfaction
89.9%
Skill scale
82.3%
Teaching scale
82.5%
Employed full-time
$52.9k
Average salary