Structure of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science
- If you study full-time, in your first year, you’ll take eight 15-credit courses, making a total of 120 credits.
- If you wish to study over two semesters, you should aim for 60 credits per semester. You may be able to take some courses at summer school. Make sure you include courses that are prerequisites for the next level of courses you wish to study.
Compulsory courses
You will take a selection of compulsory courses throughout the degree, most of which are in the first year. These include courses in introductory science, economics and agribusiness. This will equip you to go on to more advanced courses in the second and third years of study.
Practical work requirement
The practical work requirement consists of at least 26 weeks full-time work. This is completed by submission of two reports for assessment. Practical work is normally done during summer vacations throughout the degree. Summer jobs are readily available on farms, orchards and other rural enterprises.
Transition students
Majors are no longer available for this qualification. Transitioning students with a major may complete 60 credits of electives. Please refer to the regulations for this qualification for a list of courses for your major.
Year one
- 115113 Economics of Business
- 117153 Introduction to Animal Production in NZ
- 119120 Plants for Agriculture & Horticulture
- 119180 Introduction to Agribusiness
- 123103 Chemistry for Modern Sciences
- 161140 Agri-Statistics
- 189151 Principles of Soil Science
- 247111 Science and Sustainability for Agriculture and Horticulture
Year two
- 117201 Livestock Production Science
- 119258 Agricultural Systems
- 119270 Policy, Regulation & Government in Primary Industry
- 119281 Decision Tools for Primary Industries
- 138255 Applied Engineering in Agriculture and Horticulture Systems
- 189251 Soil Fertility & Fertilisers
- 283201 Pasture & Crop Agronomy
- Elective from selected degrees
- 119150 Practicum I
- 0 credits
Year three
- 300-level course from compulsory list
- 300-level course from compulsory list
- 300-level course from compulsory list
- 119373 Integrative Studies
- 119381 Decision-Making in Primary Industry
- Course from compulsory list
- Course from compulsory list
- Course from compulsory list
- 119250 Practicum II
- 0 credits
Courses are each worth 15 credits