Agriculture Lincoln University Canterbury

Overview

As farming and related industries evolve and innovate, there will be an increasing need for highly educated managers who understand how land-based and primary production sector businesses interact and trade. Agriculture degree from Lincoln University Canterbury is made up of academic study, real-world case examples, industry interactions, field trips and regional study tours.

How you’ll grow

• Study for a degree that has close links to our primary industries. 
• Develop a broad, immediately applicable knowledge base in farm systems and farm management, agribusiness, animal, plant and soil production. 
• Gain hands-on experience in the expanding business and entrepreneurial sides of land-based food production. 

Career opportunities

Graduates in this programme are ready to flourish in a variety of professional roles right across the agricultural industry. These include farm management, farm services, agricultural consulting, rural finance or rural accounting.

Practical work 

In addition to your study, you’re required to complete at least 30 weeks of hands-on practical experience. This can be two farm placements of 15 weeks each OR two farm placements plus a further allied placement of 10 weeks. 

The minimum placement period is 10 weeks per workplace, with a maximum term of 15 weeks. Two reports are required. 

To complete the practical requirements successfully, you’ll need:

• Competence in driving vehicles (experience driving tractors or trucks is an advantage)
• The physical ability to work on farms without endangering yourself or others.