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Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences

Farming is treated here as a science and a business.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 60.2
Lowest offered at Adelaide University, 2026
How you can study
On campus
Taught by
2 providers
SA

Is this course right for you?

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

It helps to have

  • an interest in plants, animals and farming systems
  • a curiosity about how food and fibre are produced
  • willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions
  • basic numeracy and problem solving skills

Before you start

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

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.

  • Flower Grower

    Flower growers raise cut flowers and ornamental plants, timing each crop so the blooms are ready for the days buyers want them.

    Median pay$65,000 (estimate)

  • Nut Grower

    Nut growers manage orchards of almonds, macadamias, walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts, and the crop they harvest goes on to snack packs, baking and export.

    Median pay$72,800 (estimate)

  • Orchardist

    Orchardists grow fruit trees and manage the harvest, from pruning and irrigation through to picking and selling the crop.

    Median pay$72,800 (estimate)

    In demand

  • Vegetable Grower

    Vegetable growers plant, tend and harvest crops such as carrots, lettuce and potatoes, supplying supermarkets, greengrocers and food processors.

    Median pay$72,800 (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 2 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.

  • Adelaide University

    Waite, SA

    4.5from 1,262 Google reviews

    ATAR
    60.2 lowest
    (65.25 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027

    What students like

    • Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • The University of Adelaide

    Adelaide, SA

    4.4from 869 Google reviews

    ATAR
    60.2 lowest
    (65.4 median, 2024)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Course page for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences.

  • Crops, pastures and horticulture
  • Livestock production
  • Soil health
  • Agribusiness
  • Sustainable food systems

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. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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