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Taught by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), a specialist research and teaching institute at the University of Tasmania, your education is at the cutting-edge of agriculture, applying food systems concepts and ideas from around the world.
Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours
4 years full-time, up to 9 years part-time Hobart, Launceston
4 years full-time Hobart CRICOS 094552A
Over $250,000 worth of scholarships
Exclusively offered each year to Agricultural Science students.
Learn beyond the classroom
Engage with Tasmania's thriving agriculture industry through projects, placements, field-trips, and more.
Gain career-ready experience
From our work placement units that see you learning firsthand from world-class Tasmanian businesses.
Become part of a thriving industry that is critical globally and always adapting
Some of the world’s biggest challenges and opportunities have agriculture at their core. These include sustainably feeding a growing population, protecting our natural resources, and adapting to a changing climate.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science provides a solid foundation in the physical and biological sciences across a broad range of agricultural science disciplines, giving you comprehensive multi-disciplinary knowledge suitable for industries all over the world. You will specialise your learning journey with a choice of major from two exciting topics that are tied to our extensive research strengths and industry connections, Crop Science and Plant Health, and Sustainable Agriculture.
Study options in this degree
During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. That group of units is called a major, and is an area of focus in your degree. Find out more at What is a Major?
Current global trends are for increased high value plant-based foods, and this major will help you learn how to make both animals and plants more productive and sustainable. Your learning will centre on crop production and crop protection, and includes the study of chemistry, botany, microbiology and farm business economics.
Specialist units of study include plant physiology, agronomy, horticultural science, entomology and plant pathology. In third year, you will have the opportunity for work placements, to build networks, and give you confidence in your skills and knowledge upon graduation.
Ecologically sustainable practices are essential to primary production. This major includes the study of chemistry, spatial sciences, ecology, microbiology and farm business economics. It focuses on agricultural sustainability and biophysical processes, with pasture, soil, and animal sciences examined at local, landscape, national and global levels.
Other specialist units of study include farming systems and agricultural technology.
This degree contains an embedded honours year where you will complete a series of core units, plus either a Research or Professional stream of study.
Honours in research enables you to develop independent research skills, project planning and management skills, high level verbal and written communication skills, and subject specific knowledge in your chosen area of specialisation.
The professional stream contains a series of case studies selected from different areas of agriculture to help contextualise your learning and fully prepare you for your future career. Industries include horticulture, animal production, post-harvest processing, vegetable cropping, dairy, and water policy.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours
For postgraduate course information, please visit the Master of Agriculture and Food Sciences (Specialisation)
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture
0.5 years full-time, up to 1 year part-time Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast, online
This course may not be available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.
Commonwealth Supported Places available
Study with tuition fees subsidised by the Australian Government
Learn beyond the classroom
You have the opportunity to attend excursions to Tasmanian commercial animal production enterprises
Developed in consultation with industry
Gain job-ready knowledge and skills from the experiences of thriving Tasmanian agricultural businesses
Learn how to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges in food production and sustainable farming
In this course you’ll learn about historical developments of the agricultural and horticultural industries in Tasmania and Australia, as well as current and future opportunities predicted for the industry.
You’ll be introduced to key concepts in food and fibre production, such as supply chains, value chains, value adding, and quality assessment, and explore the challenges of pests, weeds, and diseases in primary production, including the impact on productivity, profit and market access.
Kickstart an exciting career in an industry where jobs are in demand. The knowledge you gain studying agriculture could see you working all over the globe, in both government and private sectors, indoors, outdoors, in the lab and the field.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Undergraduate Certificate in Fermentation
Minimum 0.5 years, up to a maximum of 1 year Online
This course may not be available to international students. Please refer to courses to explore more.
Commonwealth Supported Places available
Study with tuition fees subsidised by the Australian Government
Specialise your learning in Fermentation
Gain a foundation for establishing home-based fermentation activities such as brewing beer, making cheese, and creating a fine wine
Become job ready
Become creative, ethical, adaptable and industry-aware with the skills and knowledge sought after by the fermentation industry
Learn the science of fermentation
The Undergraduate Certificate in Fermentation is an industry-focused program that provides a great foundation for those wishing to enter the industry, or a stepping stone for those currently working in fermentation who are seeking to progress in their career.
You studies will prepare you to become creative, ethical, adaptable and industry-aware, providing practical skills and knowledge sought after by the fermentation industry. These skills also provide a foundation for establishing home-based fermentation activities such as brewing beer, making cheese, and creating a fine wine. The course content has been developed in consultation with industry experts, and they are actively involved in its delivery.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Career opportunities
There is a growing demand for skilled Agricultural Science graduates. The knowledge you will gain can see you working all over the globe, in both government and private sectors, indoors, outdoors, in the lab and the field.
You can choose specialist studies that can focus on your career path, including:
Agronomist
Sustainable farming relies on primary producers receiving the most up-to-date information. As an agronomist, you would be working with industry to ensure farming systems remain economically and environmentally sustainable for future generations.
Agricultural Scientist
Feeding more people with fewer resources is a global challenge. A career in any area of the agricultural research sector – including soils, pest and disease management, plant and animal genetics, and much more – will place you on the front line.
Food Safety Consultant
It has been estimated that we waste approximately one third of the food we create. Much of this waste is from bacteria or inappropriate storage. A career in the food safety sector will give you the skills to reduce food waste and the impact of pathogens.
Government roles in climate or biosecurity
Government has a critical role in making decisions on issues such as climate adaptation and emergency biosecurity response and frequently seek agricultural science graduates.
Natural Resource Management
With experience in soils, water and climate, agricultural graduates are well placed for careers in natural resource management of productive landscapes.
10.3%
Agricultural Technicians
National Skills Commission - Predicted job growth 2020 to 2025
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Future Demand
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Agricultural Consultant:
Future Demand
National Skills Commission - Skills Priority List (June 2021)