These are mandatory and all come with course.
Massey’s Bachelor of Agricultural Science will give you the contemporary agriculture-related skills you need to become a leader in this rapidly growing international industry.
Agriculture dominates New Zealand’s economy – generating billions in export earnings every year.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science will give you the relevant, up-to-date skills to help you take your place in this exciting industry.
You will dig into every aspect of agriculture. That includes pastures, crops, animal and soil sciences, economics, and agribusiness.
And the influence of Government policies, regulations, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
You will learn about future and present issues in the industry and gain skills in the use of technology in agriculture.
Disciplines like engineering, physics, chemistry, and biology are also important to gain a broad understanding of the primary industries.
Industry experience is integrated into this degree. You’ll be able to experience and analyze real-world scenarios while you are studying.
Most agriculture students secure employment before they graduate.
One of the best things about this degree is the variety of studies. You’ll learn about animals and agriculture, soils and pasture, and be introduced to agribusiness and decision-making skills.
You’ll also study economics, chemistry, physics, and ecology.
As part of this program, you’ll need to do at least 26 weeks of full-time work.
This is usually done during the summer when work is readily available on farms and with rural businesses.
Massey’s Manawatū campus has internationally award-winning multi-function teaching laboratories. These are unique in Australasia.
$43,000
Cost of living | 1 person | $7,344 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $7,160 |
Tuition | 1 person | $35,840 |
Improve your English language skills without taking an IELTS test. You could get direct entry to a Massey degree with the university's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
English Test | English for Academic Purposes 1 | English for Academic Purposes 2 | |
English Entry | IELTS | 5.0 overall (all bands 4.5 or above) | 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) |
iBT TOEFL | 40 overall (3 in reading & listening, 13 in speaking & writing) | 50 overall (5 in reading & listening, 15 in speaking & writing) | |
PTE | 38 overall | 46 overall | |
Cambridge English | 155 | 165 |
Entry point | Duration | Exit |
EAP1 | 10 weeks | Foundation Studies – entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 5.5 overall |
EAP2 | 10 weeks | Direct entry into University - entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall |
To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, applicants will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution.
The specific level depends on which country or region of the world they are from.
China:
India:
If you don't have the skills or qualifications you need to be accepted into your chosen study, you can do foundation qualifications.
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