Course details

Summary

This programme uses real world examples and practical experiences to produce graduates who can immediately make a difference in jobs across all areas of agricultural production and related industries. New Zealand is a world leader in agriculture, and it is not by chance that, for over 130 years, Lincoln University has been training world-leading agricultural specialists. This degree is structured around courses in four key disciplines: plant science, animal science, soil science and farm management.

Programme requirements:

• Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
• Pass all compulsory courses
• Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses) at 100 level
• Complete at least 75 credits (5 courses) at 300 level
• Complete all practical work requirements.

Practical work:

28 weeks in total:

• One dairy farm (minimum 10 weeks - maximum 14 weeks)
• One sheep/beef farm (minimum 10 weeks - maximum 14 weeks).

Any time remaining can be on a different type of farm or in an allied industry of your choice.

Career outcomes:

The career opportunities for a Bachelor of Agriculture graduate are wide, from primary sector through to consultancy, depending on your choice of courses and areas of interest. Some examples of previous graduate destinations include: soil consultants, farm managers, agronomists, researchers, and environmental advisors.

Entry criteria

Applicants must have University Entrance through NCEA, or an approved equivalent qualification. They should also have obtained an overall CAE or FCE score of 169, with no individual component less than 162; PTE of 50 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 42; Lincoln University English Language of LU EL 65%; NZCEL of Level 4 (Academic Endorsement).