Program Overview
The Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours at the University of Tasmania equips students with advanced research skills and knowledge in agriculture. Graduates are highly sought after by industry for their ability to solve problems in areas such as agronomy, food safety, and agricultural policy. The program includes compulsory units that develop students' independent research, project management, and communication abilities, culminating in a thesis project.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Agriculture with Honours (S4X) at the University of Tasmania specifically aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies, and awareness in preparation for employment in agricultural research organizations and businesses, as well as for higher degree research. This course provides an entry point to an Honors degree for students who have completed science-based degrees other than the BAgrSc, particularly those who have completed the Bachelor of Agriculture degree.
Objectives:
- Select and apply practical and theoretical techniques to conduct an independent and ethical research project
- Design, implement, and critically evaluate a scientific investigation to address a research question relevant to agriculture
- Compile and communicate research findings, ideas, and arguments to informed professional audiences, both orally and in a written thesis
Careers:
Honors graduates are highly sought after by industry for their independent thinking and research skills.
Outline:
Course Structure:
- Students enroll sequentially in Honours A (25%), B (25%), C (25%), and D (25%).
- Part-time students enroll in one unit per semester, starting with Honours A.
Compulsory Units:
- Honours A: Enables students to develop independent research skills, project planning and management skills, high-level verbal and written communication skills, and subject-specific knowledge in their chosen area of specialization.
- Honours B: Continuation of Honours A, further developing students' research skills, project management, and communication abilities.
- Honours C: Continuation of Honours B, with a focus on refining research skills, project management, and communication abilities.
- Honours D: Culmination of the Honours program, where students complete their research projects and present their findings in a thesis.
