UndergraduateAgriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Horticulture)
Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Melbourne Polytechnic is the only provider of higher education in Horticulture in Victoria. The Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Major in Horticulture) is accredited by the Grow your career in Horticulture
The Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Horticulture) will help you pursue a range of interesting and lucrative careers in the horticulture industry, whether it be managing horticultural enterprises directly, or in consulting and design, research and development, or in the commercial world.
Melbourne Polytechnic is the only provider of higher education in Horticulture in Victoria. The Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Horticulture) is accredited by the Tertiary Education Qualification Standards Agency (TEQSA) and provides a VET to Higher Education pathway for students who have completed a Certificate IV or Diploma.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 30 parts
- TER102- Language and Logic: Introduction to Academic Skills
- BAT101- Agricultural Systems and Technology
- ALM115- Agronomy 1
- BES120- Living Systems 1
- AGR104- Plant Taxonomy
- AGR105- Plant Propagation
- BAT102- Food Production in a Changing World
- AGR101- Vineyard Management
- BES121- Living Systems 2
- BVW215- Rural Business Management
- AGR106- Soils and Growing Media
- BAT202- Applied Genomics and Plant Breeding
- BAT204- Ecological Systems
- AEM310- Industry Placement
- AGR204- Irrigation Design
- AEM208- Statistics and Experimental Design
- AEM209- Aquaponics and Integrated Aquaculture Systems
- AGR203- Plant Pests and Pathogens
- BVW216- Plant Physiology
- BAT304- Applied Research Project 1
- BAT308- Environmental Management
- AGR300- Digital Technologies in Agriculture
- AEM309- Restoration of Aquatic Habitat
- AGR312- Marketing of Rural Products and Services
- BAT305- Applied Research Project 2
- AGR302- Integrated Production Management
- AGR311- Agronomy 2
- AGR316- Advanced Industry Placement
- AGR317- Horticulture in a Changing Climate
- AGR318- Conservation Horticulture
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112
On both MLTSSL and ROL, so it supports 189/190/491 generally and gets an extra boost through the Skilled Work Regional (491) pathway if you study or work regionally.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Requirements Academic: Australian Year 12 or equivalency, OR Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher qualification in any discipline, OR Satisfactory completion of one or more subjects in a degree or associate degree course, OR Mature age applicant (21 years of age or over) with relevant industry experience defined as professional industry engagement for a minimum of two years; OR two years of high-level management experience; OR a combination of qualifications and industry experience. Supporting documents to include a CV with at least 2 supporting written references. Higher Education Admissions Criteria: Higher Education Admissions Criteria As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories: If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course. If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years. If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then. Read more about higher education admissions criteria. Academic: Australian Year 12 or equivalency, OR Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher qualification in any discipline, OR Satisfactory completion of one or more subjects in a degree or associate degree course, OR Mature age applicant (21 years of age or over) with relevant industry experience defined as professional industry engagement for a minimum of two years; OR two years of high-level management experience; OR a combination of qualifications and industry experience. Supporting documents to include a CV with at least 2 supporting written references. English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no individual band below 5.5, or Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
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