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Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management

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Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management (BATM)
Entry requirements
ATAR 62.00
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • External
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • Are you ready for the future of farming? Learn to use innovative technology within ag systems and agricultural science (plant and animal science) to create effective business solutions and improvements for farmers. 
  • Pioneering in the agriculture sector, UniSQ offers Queensland's first dedicated degree in Agricultural Technology and Management. It allows you to study agricultural courses from UniSQ Toowoomba surrounded by vibrant ag industry centres or opt for the convenience of external/online study.
  • Benefit from work-integrated and industry placement learning, where you can put into practice the agricultural technology and management skills you’ve learned and connect with industry partners. 
  • Participate in projects with leading agtech researchers that work with:
  • Graduate with the expertise to identify new and emerging technologies for use in a range of both plant and animal settings, and with business skills to ensure these technologies are financially and environmentally sustainable.

Further study

Graduates interested in further study can apply for the Bachelor of Science (Honours), Graduate Certificate of Science, Graduate Diploma of Science, or the Master of Science.

Career outcomes

  • Australian agriculture is predicted to be worth A$100 billion per year to Australia by 2030*, supporting vast job opportunities within a range of industries. 
  • Graduates will be ready for employment by consultancy firms, farming enterprises (corporate and family), agricultural technology supply companies, agribusiness firms, government, and technology development companies. 

* 2030 Roadmap, National Farmers Federation, 2019.

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education

Adjusted Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances). Unadjusted Entry score not including adjustment factors.
ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university. 62.00 68.25
Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C), and
  • General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

  • Recommended prior study: one of Agricultural Science, Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.

Additional requirements for placements

This degree requires you to work with animals and in outdoor environments. For your protection, you must be immunised for:

  • Tetanus
  • Q-fever (unless you have proven immunity – tested prior to vaccination).

Special entry schemes for admissions may increase your Rank, through the allocation of additional points in certain circumstances, such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed. 

UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' student cohort from the previous year.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study UniSQ's UniReady courses TPP0122 and TPP0123, or the English for Academic Purposes EAP2 pathway program through the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
1 x 12-unit Production Technology extended major 12
8 x electives, or
2 x 4-unit minors, or
1 x 4-unit minor and 4 x electives
 8
Total 24

Minors to choose from include:

  • Agricultural Systems
  • Animal Production
  • Crop Production 
  • Food Technology
  • Data Analytics
  • Computing, or
  • Geographical Information Systems.

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.  

Professional experience

As part of the degree, you will need to complete professional experience placements. These experiences provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice.

All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of professional practice within this degree.

Residential schools

All students, regardless of study mode, will participate in hands-on residential schools on campus, where you will use innovative technologies in production and research settings.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 4624
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 33040

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Professional experience costs

This degree includes a professional experience component that may involve travel, accommodation and meal expenses.

Residential school costs

This degree includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation and meal expenses.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Apply via QTAC

Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:

  • have never studied with UniSQ before, or
  • are a Year 12 student, or
  • want to transfer to UniSQ from another university.
Mode QTAC Codes
External 907445
Toowoomba 907231

Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.

Apply through QTAC

If you are applying via QTAC, please check our application closing dates.

Apply directly to UniSQ

You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:

  • are a current or previous UniSQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
  • have recently graduated from TAFE.
Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024  Monday 22 January Monday 15 January Monday 22 January Friday 26 April 
Trimester 2, 2024 Monday 20 May Monday 6 May Monday 13 May  Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024 Monday 2 September Monday 26 August Monday 2 September Friday 6 December 

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

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Begin your study journey today with the university rated 5/5 stars for graduates starting salaries* and start the degree that’s right for you.

*Good Universities Guide 2024

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What are the entry requirements for an agriculture bachelor degree?

The entry requirements to study a Bachelor of Agriculture (also known as a Bachelor of Agriculture Science) will vary depending on the learning provider you choose.

At UniSQ, to gain entry into our Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management, you’ll need to meet a specific ATAR, pre-requisites assumed knowledge. ‘Assumed knowledge’ is the term we use to explain the minimum level of knowledge we presume you have in some subjects before you start your degree. This degree also includes recommended prior study. Although it is advantageous to have completed the recommended prior study, it is not a mandatory requirement for entry.

For more information about the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management, view the entry requirements section of this page.

Do you still have questions? Get in touch with one of our iconnect support staff to talk through your agriculture bachelor degree options. 

What subjects will I study in a Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology?

What you will learn when studying a Bachelor of Agriculture (also known as a Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology or Bachelor of Agriculture Science) will vary depending on the learning provider you choose to study with. 

At UniSQ our Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management is part of the Agriculture and Environment study area and includes core courses such as professionalism in agriculture, practical investigations in agricultural technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

You can also choose from a wide variety of minors, including:

  • Agricultural Systems
  • Animal Production
  • Crop Production
  • Food Technology
  • Data Analytics
  • Computing, or
  • Geographical Information Systems. 
What are the career outcomes for graduates that hold an agriculture bachelor degree?
An agriculture bachelor degree such as a Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management provides you with the skillset to embark on a range of career paths in the agriculture field. As an agricultural consultant you could pursue employment within consultancy firms, farming enterprises, agricultural technology supplies, agribusiness and government. 
Are flexible study options available?

At UniSQ you can study our Sciences Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management degree on-campus or externally, allowing you to learn your subject theory online and attend on-campus residential schools or professional experience when required. We’ve been delivering distance education for over 40 years, so you can be sure that you are studying your degree with the online education experts.

Discover more about the different ways you can study at UniSQ.