Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology

The world’s agriculture industry faces many challenges including climate change, a growing world population and changing resource conditions. Our Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Agronomy Major) focuses on innovative solutions to current and future industry issues, preparing you for a forward-focused, exciting and increasingly in-demand career path in commercial plant production.

This course offers a unique vocational degree that has been designed with industry input to meet industry needs. You will learn current knowledge and industry standard skills from our team of skilled and dedicated experts. You will study in facilities at an accessible rural setting, including our commercial-standard property at Yan Yean - a commercial 600 hectare mixed farming operation, demonstrating mixed pasture and broadacre cropping, as well as cattle, sheep and pasture production facilities.

An agronomist specialises in commercial plant production, along with understanding soil science, animal production, cultivation techniques, and technology to improve productivity and sustainability of farms and agricultural industries. This qualification provides an essential base for a career as an agronomist, with unique experience that opens doors direct to industry.

Melbourne Polytechnic offers a different way to learn. We have been delivering vocational training since 1912 and we're one of the largest providers in Victoria.

We offer a wide range of innovative TAFE (VET) and Higher Education (Degrees) that prepare students for the workplace. With courses that focus on practical skills and hands-on experience, our students graduate with the knowledge they need to thrive in their careers.

Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and they're here to guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

Our campuses boast some of the best training facilities in Australia. Many of our classrooms and workshops simulate real-work environments. In many courses, students have an opportunity to provide services to the public and industry while learning.