Bachelor of Agriculture (Degree with Honours) (BH-AGR) // Course structure

Course structure

BH-AGR is a 100 point honours year for students who have completed an undergraduate Bachelor of Agriculture.

The honours course is comprised of coursework subjects and a research project. The coursework subjects will enable students to gain an understanding of the principles of research. Students will also be expected to attend Faculty research seminars throughout the year.

Subject options

Research Component

Students will select a project from a list formulated by supervisors through the Honours Research Project subject coordinator. Some of these projects may be offered in collaboration with industry, and collaborating institutions. Project proposals detailing the experimental plan and a literature review will be presented before the Honours Panel for discussion and approval prior to commencing experimental work. Students will be required to present seminars on both their project proposal and the outcomes of their research. The expected length of the thesis (including references) will normally be limited to 20,000 words.

Students enrol into both of the following subjects:

Coursework Component

Students must complete the following subject:

Selective Component

Students enrol into one of the following subjects (as directed by the student's research project supervisor). Students must seek approval from their research project supervisor prior to enrolling in the subject.

Last updated: 10 November 2023