UndergraduateAgriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Sports Turf Science and Management)
Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Grow your career in Sports Turf Management:
Melbourne Polytechnic is the only provider of higher education in Sports Turf in Australia. The Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Major in Sports Turf Science and Management) is supported by the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA). This course is most suited to existing turf practitioners seeking tertiary qualifications following completion of a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management AHC31324 and Diploma of Sports Turf Management AHC51024.
Maintain an internationally in-demand career:
A major in Sports Turf Science and Management will help you pursue a range of interesting and lucrative careers in the sports turf industry, whether it be managing turf directly, or in turf consulting and design, turf research and development, or in the commercial world.
Course Structure:
Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Each subject in this degree is worth 12 credit points. Students will complete 288 credit points (24 subjects) over the duration of this course. This includes 8 core subjects, 8 major core subjects, and 8 elective subjects.
A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points (8 subjects). The academic year is divided into two main semesters: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Full-time students enrol in 48 credit points (4 subjects) each semester; part-time students enrol in 36 credit points (3 subjects) or less each semester. Only domestic students can choose to study part-time.
Note: Students with approved subject credits or RPLs (Recognition of Prior Learning) will complete less than 24 subjects over the duration of the course. Students with a diploma qualification and/or industry experience are encouraged to apply for subject credits or RPLs, respectively.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 28 parts
- TER102- Language and Logic: Introduction to Academic Skills
- BAT101- Agricultural Systems and Technology
- AGR102- Turf Management 1
- ALM115- Agronomy 1
- BES120- Living Systems 1
- BAT102- Food Production in a Changing World
- AGR101- Vineyard Management
- AGR103- Turf Management 2
- AGR203- Plant Pests and Pathogens
- BES121- Living Systems 2
- BVW215- Rural Business Management
- 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
- AEM309- Restoration of Aquatic Habitat
- BAT304- Applied Research Project 1
- BAT308- Environmental Management
- AGR300- Digital Technologies in Agriculture
- AGR312- Marketing of Rural Products and Services
- AGR314- Turf Construction and Drainage
- BAT305- Applied Research Project 2
- AGR302- Integrated Production Management
- AGR311- Agronomy 2
- AGR315- Turfgrasses for Sport
- AGR316- Advanced Industry Placement
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
Melbourne Polytechnic's course page currently shows a notice that this course is not open to new international applications, alongside the published entry criteria below (the course carries CRICOS code 070935F). Requirements Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years) Australian Year 12 or equivalent with no specified minimum ATAR score *Senior VCE VM applicants are required to enter through a VET pathway (Certificate or Diploma) or undertake literacy and numeracy testing equivalency. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher qualification in any discipline. Articulation credits are available for specific VET qualifications Applicants with higher education Satisfactory completion of two or more subjects in a degree or associate degree course Applicants with work and life experience Applicants without a formal qualification but with work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success. Applicants may be required to attend an interview and/or supply supporting documentation. 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: You 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. Applicants are required to provide a 300-500 word written statement outlining any experience in the Agriculture industry (voluntarily, informally, or as employment) and how this course will align with personal career goals.
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