Agriculture
Choose agriculture and study a degree ranked in the top 40 in the world.
There are five jobs available, on average, for every graduate from the University of Adelaide's agricultural science program.
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Join the booming agriculture industry
- You’ll study at the Waite and Roseworthy campuses, which are recognised as centres of excellence in agricultural science.
- You’ll discover the physical, biological, technological and economic bases of modern agricultural systems, and learn to manage diverse agricultural systems and natural resources.
- We’re co-located with government and industry partners, so you’ll be able to use the latest research, innovation and technology.
- This degree gives you the highest chance of full-time employment, compared to any other degree in South Australia.
- The proportion of agricultural graduates in full-time employment is 12-15% higher than graduates from other degrees.
- In fact, 91% of our Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences graduates find full-time employment within just a few months of graduation.
- Become highly sought after in the livestock, cropping, banking, research and natural resource management industries.
Studying the best agricultural science degree in South Australia can be a great investment in your future.
Study and career options
Undergraduate agriculture
Honours in agriculture
Postgraduate agriculture
International agriculture development
- Graduate Certificate in Science (International Agriculture Development)
- Graduate Diploma in Science (International Agriculture Development)
- Master of Science (International Agriculture Development)
Plant breeding innovation
- Graduate Certificate in Science (Plant Breeding Innovation)
- Graduate Diploma in Science (Plant Breeding Innovation)
- Master of Science (Plant Breeding Innovation)
Grape and wine science (research pathway)
- Graduate Certificate in Science (Grape and Wine Science)
- Graduate Diploma in Science (Grape and Wine Science)
- Master of Science (Grape and Wine Science)
Viticulture and oenology (industry pathway)
Research degrees in agriculture
Undergraduate level research
- Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
- Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science
- Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (Direct entry)
- Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Direct entry)
- Honours Degree of Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology
Higher degree by research
Agriculture short courses
Fundamentals of Spirit Production
A 5-day intensive course enables you to engage in a pot still distillation run and guided spirit tastings, participate in a gin masterclass and visit boutique distilleries to gain insight into the processes for whisky and gin production.
Register / More Info - Spirit Short Course
Fundamentals of Brewing Science
This 5-day intensive course provides an introduction to brewing theory and practice before diving deeper into raw ingredients and production systems and their impact on ultimate beer style.
Register / More Info - Beer Short Course
World of Wine: From Grape to Glass
In this free online course, learn about the principles and practices of how grapes are grown and wine is made. Whether you’re a wine novice or a seasoned oenophile, you’ll learn to confidently describe wine appearance, aroma, flavour and taste.
Drones: Remote Pilot Licence & mapping courses
- Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) Course
- Mapping with Drones Course (Visible)
- Mapping & Monitoring with Drones Course (Visible+ NIR)
Graduate story
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