In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely.
This course will be available for students to study remotely during 2022 if they are unable to undertake face-to-face study. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely. For the latest updates on course availability, visit the COVID-19 information page.
About this course
Whether you'd like to join the forefront of agricultural research or improve food security to make the planet a better place, a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Agriculture) will give you highly sought-after skills for a huge range of careers.
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Agriculture) bring you into the multidisciplinary world of agriculture, as you examine how living systems interact with their economic and social dimensions. In this degree, you'll gain knowledge in four key areas: soil science and hydrology; plant production; animal production; and agribusiness.
You'll graduate armed with the skills to embark on a huge range of careers from scientific research, managing production systems, through to agricultural policymaking and agribusiness.
Majors
You will complete the Agriculture program, which includes one of the below agriculture majors, as part of this stream:
- Animal Production
- Plant Production
- Soil Science and Hydrology
You will also take a second major from the agriculture majors, the shared pool of majors, or select a major offered by our academic schools:
- School of Chemistry
- School of Geosciences (including Geography and Geology and Geophysics)
- School of History and Philosophy of Science
- School of Life and Environmental Science (including Agriculture, Animal Science, Biology, Ecology, Environment and Food Science)
- School of Mathematics and Statistics (including Data Science)
- School of Physics
- School of Psychology
- School of Veterinary Science
In the final year of your degree, you have two options, Advanced Coursework OR Honours:
- Advanced Coursework: Enhance your leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and increase your employment prospects. You will undertake challenging coursework and a substantial real-world project individually or in collaboration with other students.
- Honours: Develop deep analytical skills and prepare yourself for further research opportunities, such as pursuing a PhD. You will undertake a supervised but independent research project as well as connected discipline-based and/or research-focused coursework. Admission to the honours pathway is subject to meeting the specified WAM and additional entry requirements. Check with your faculty for details.