Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 59.7Albury-Wodonga: 61.6
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years
Agricultural sciences
Why study agricultural sciences?
Some of the major challenges we face in the 21st century are sustainable food production, disease threats and soil productivity.
Learn about the interactions and inter-relationships between soil, plants, animals, climate and humans. Combine practical career-oriented science with business and management skills.
Your skills and knowledge will help you assist farmers in Australia and around the world to improve their food production with declining land, water and soil resources.
Career opportunities
There is growing demand for skilled agricultural science graduates in the $30 billion food and fibre industry, with employment opportunities in a range of areas including agronomy, aquaculture and viticulture.
The study of agriculture has excellent job prospects within agribusiness firms and consultancies, state and federal governments, commodity trading companies, humanitarian organisations, finance and banking sectors and agencies such as the United Nations.
La Trobe University designs its courses with your future career in mind and partners with a range of professional organisations for accreditation and registration. Refer to the detail for each course below to see what professional registration and membership options exist.
Short courses
We also offer single subject study. Visit our short courses page to find out more.
Courses
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Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology
ATAR and location:Other: 53.8
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness)
Popular course ATAR and location:Melbourne: 55.35Albury-Wodonga: 64.35Bendigo: 56.3Mildura: NAShepparton: NA
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July), Summer 1 (November)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July), Summer 1 (November)
Duration: 3 years3 years
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 81.75
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: NABendigo: NA
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 5 years5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Science
Popular course ATAR and location:Melbourne: 65.4Albury-Wodonga: NABendigo: 56.15
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent.3 years
Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years
Honours in agricultural sciences
Master of Agricultural Science
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 2 years full-time, or up to 4 years part-time2 years
Master of Science
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 1-2 years full-time or 2-4 years part-time2 years
Bachelor of Agricultural Science - Dr Peter Sale
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Mr Marcus Smith,
Bachelor of Agricultural Science"The student life, my course and the relaxed atmosphere of the campuses are the best things about La Trobe."
Agricultural sciences placements
Work Integrated Learning programs allows students to undertake placements in a wide variety of settings. Learn more.
Overseas study opportunities
As a La Trobe student, you can broaden your horizons by studying overseas with one of our global exchange partners. We have partnerships with more than 100 universities in over 30 countries throughout Asia, Europe and North and South America.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of staff during your studies, from tutors through to lecturers and supervisors. View all staff in the College of Science, Health and Engineering.