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Bachelor of Agricultural Economics

University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Bachelor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Sydney, delivered through the Bachelor of Agricultural Science, builds skills in crop production, animal production, soil science, food science and agricultural economics at Australia's first university for agricultural science. Core study covers agricultural science, biology, animal management, agronomy, agricultural markets, statistics, genetics and digital agriculture, alongside one of eight cognate majors and training in sensors, robotics and data analytics for modern farming.
The University of Sydney is ranked 18th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Graduates move into roles including agricultural business manager, agricultural policy maker, consulting agronomist and food scientist.

Fees & duration

Duration4 yr
Tuition (international)A$53,300
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Course structure

Majors

  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Genetics and Genomics
  • Microbiology
  • Soil Science and Hydrology
  • Food Science
  • Plant Science
  • Animal Production
  • Environmental
  • Agricultural and Resource Economics

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

EconomistANZSCO 224311

Primary outcomeMLTSSL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment.

Assessed by VETASSESS

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

Selection rank (ATAR-equivalent) of 75.0 for international applicants. /content/experience-fragments/corporate/study/definitions/prerequisites/prerequisites Assumed knowledge: MathsStd-EngStd.

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