Bachelor of Agriculture
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 61.45Albury-Wodonga: 63.15
Start dates: Semester 1 (March)Semester 1 (March)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Why study agronomy at La Trobe?
Top 250 globally
La Trobe's agriculture and forestry subjects are ranked in the world’s top 250.
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, 2020, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019: Agriculture & Forestry
State-of-the-art infrastructure
La Trobe’s AgriBio facility brings together world-class research and the work of the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.
Take a look at the largest agricultural R&D organisation in the state
World-leading research
We’re ranked 'well above world standard' for our research in agricultural and veterinary sciences.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Courses
Looking to study agronomy? It's available as a major or minor in our Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology or explore the range of courses below.
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Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology
Popular course ATAR and location:Other: 57.50
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Career opportunities in agronomy
Career pathways
Studying agronomy gives you the skills to work in commercial plant production, agriculture or rural industries. Possible roles include:
- Agribusiness operations manager
- Agronomist
- Crop or soil scientist
- Grain quality officer
- Farm operations manager
- Agricultural consultant
Future employers
Potential employers of agronomy graduates include:
- Farms and agriculture producers
- Agribusinesses
- Agriculture suppliers
- Horticulture producers
- Hydroponics companies