Bachelor
Food is crucial to our very existence, but what happens before it hits the table? The food production industry is in a state of flux due to technological breakthroughs, climate change, rapid urbanisation, shifts in economic power and sustainability. To feed ten billion people by 2050, we need an agricultural revolution.
Study La Trobe's Bachelor of Agriculture to make your mark in agriculture.
You'll get a solid grounding in science fundamentals, including biology, chemistry and animal sciences, taught by our leading academics and industry experts. You'll also delve deeper into discipline-specific topics such as plant and soil science, animal nutrition, pest control, animal health and biochemistry.
Throughout your degree, you'll explore the issues that are set to dominate the future of agriculture, including unpredictable water supply, climate change, food security, environmental impacts of agriculture, and sustainable cropping and grazing systems. You'll get a true, practical understanding of these challenges through real-world case studies. And with access to Reid Labs and AgriBio, Victoria's largest agricultural science research centre, you'll be learning in a truly world-class environment.
Theory is good, but hands-on experience is even better. Your degree includes a range of practical learning opportunities and industry experiences, so you can see first-hand how your skills and knowledge apply in real-world settings. These experiences will give you the opportunity to begin building your network of industry contacts - something you'll be able to draw on throughout your career.
Your third and final year is all about applying the skills and knowledge you've learned in an agricultural context. Harness and hone all you've learned in La Trobe's laboratories and in-field work to prepare for your next step after graduation.
Whether you want to forge a career in agriculture in a laboratory, on farms or in an office, our Bachelor of Agriculture will provide you with the skills and knowledge to take on the challenges facing the next generation.
You'll learn:
Students commencing their studies at Albury-Wodonga campus are required to transfer to the Melbourne campus from second year to complete this course.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Agriculture, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0 ANIMAL AND PLANT LIFE BIO1AP 1 15 APPLICATIONS OF CHEMISTRY CHE1APL 1 15 CHEMISTRY FOUNDATIONS CHE1CHF 1 15 ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY BIO1EEB 1 15 INFECTIONS, PANDEMICS and EPIDEMICS MIC1IPE 1 15 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AGR1AAS 1 15 MAKING SENSE OF DATA STM1001 1 15 MOLECULES, GENES AND CELLS BIO1MGC 1 15 ANIMAL NUTRITION AGR2AN 2 15 INNER LIFE OF PLANTS BOT2ILP 2 15 INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY BCH2IBM 2 15 INTRODUCTION TO LAND AND SOIL MANAGEMENT AGR2ILS 2 15 METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY BCH2MBC 2 15 WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAM AGR2WIL 2 15 CASE STUDIES IN ANIMAL SCIENCE AGR3CSA 3 15 FIELD CROP AGRONOMY AGR3FCA 3 15 LAND AND SOIL MANAGEMENT AGR3LS 3 15 PLANT PESTS AND PATHOGENS AGR3PPP 3 15
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available. The following electives are recommended for Bachelor of Agriculture.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY ZOO2AP 2 15 ECOLOGICAL GENETICS AND EVOLUTION GEN2EGE 2 15 INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY MIC2MI 2 15 PLANT DIVERSITY AND ECOLOGY BOT2PDE 2 15 REMOTE SENSING AND GIS ENV2REM 2 15 AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND COMMODITY TRADING AGR3MCT 3 15 ANIMAL REPRODUCTION EEE3ANR 3 15 CLIMATE CHANGE ECONOMICS AND POLICY ECO3CCE 3 15 FOOD AND FIBRE MARKETS MKT3FFM 3 15 FOOD WATER AND ENVIRONMENT GEG3FWE 3 15 PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY THEORY BOT3PBT 3 15 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS ENV3QRM 3 15
Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ANIMAL HEALTH AGR3AH 3 30The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Graduate ready for a diverse range of agriculture roles, including:
Research and study soil characteristics to provide advice on both rural and urban land use.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Agriculture may apply for membership with Ag Institute Australia. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details