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Bachelor of Agribusiness

This degree looks at the business side of farming and food, following products from the farm to the consumer.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 58.25
Lowest offered at The University of New England, 2026
How you can study
On campus or a mix
Includes a work placement
Taught by
5 providers
NSW, QLD, WA

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Agribusiness asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in farming and food production
  • a head for business and numbers
  • good communication skills
  • a practical, hands on approach to work

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Bachelor or Certificate IV?

The Bachelor of Agribusiness is the higher level qualification, and the Certificate IV in Agribusiness is the lower level qualification.

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Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Beef Cattle Farmer

    Beef cattle farmers breed and raise cattle for meat, looking after the herd, the pastures and the business side of the property.

    Median pay$61,400 (estimate)

  • Farmer

    Farmers manage land, crops and livestock to produce food, fibre and other farm products for sale.

    Median pay$54,600 (estimate)

    In demand

  • Grain Grower

    Grain growers sow, tend and harvest broadacre cereal crops such as wheat, barley and canola, and sell most of the harvest into domestic and export markets.

    Median pay$83,200 (estimate)

  • Pig Farmer

    Pig farmers breed and raise pigs for pork production, supplying abattoirs and processors with healthy, consistently sized animals.

    Median pay$73,800 (estimate)

  • Poultry Farmer

    Poultry farmers raise chickens, turkeys and ducks for meat and eggs, running the sheds, feed and biosecurity that keep a flock healthy and production on schedule.

    Median pay$78,000 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 5 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Agribusiness.

  • Agribusiness management
  • Agricultural economics
  • Food and fibre supply chains
  • Marketing and finance
  • Sustainability and climate change

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you apply.

How is it different from Certificate IV in Agribusiness?

The Bachelor of Agribusiness is the higher level qualification, and the Certificate IV in Agribusiness is the lower level qualification.

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