Agricultural Science Honours
Bachelor
Overview
About this course
An Agricultural Science honours year will deepen your understanding of the big challenges and opportunities facing agriculture into the future. Further your knowledge in agriculture and understand the major scientific, technological and economic drivers that support change in agricultural practice.
Who is it for?
If you want to help meet the rising demand for efficient food production globally and learn the latest in agricultural science and technology, including using sensors, robotics, data analytics, and regenerative farming practices, this degree is for you.
Structure
What you’ll study
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science Honours is an ideal course for students who want to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in agricultural science, sustainable production and global food security. You will study a broad range of subjects including introductory agricultural science, biology, animal management, agronomy, agricultural economics and business, agricultural markets, statistics and data analysis, genetics, plant protection, biotechnology and digital agriculture.
Alongside these core subjects, you will achieve disciplinary depth by selecting one of eight cognate majors in areas such as agricultural economics, animal production, food science and soil science and hydrology. You will be able to apply your disciplinary expertise to solve problems in inter-disciplinary group project units, while in your Honours year, you will plan, execute, analyse and communicate a significant piece of individual research work in your area of disciplinary strength.
Your Honours year will also offer immersive placement and internship opportunities in the agriculture sector and you will undertake advanced coursework units exploring the resilience of agricultural systems and emerging high-tech agricultural systems.
This course has cross-cutting knowledge themes of Profitability, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Ethical Behaviour. It will equip you with the future-focused skills required for professional work in the agriculture sector.
Costs
Tuition
HK$280,003.10
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Secondary or tertiary qualification
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
85
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing