Overview

With Massey University's Bachelor of Agricultural Science will give you the relevant, up-to-date skills to help you take your place in this exciting industry.

pastures
crops
animal and soil sciences
economics and agribusiness
the influence of government policies and regulations
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 an important part of gaining a broad understanding of the primary industries.

Career

The industry is made up of a huge range of organisations, including farming, processing and marketing produce, logistics of product supply, as well as the associated service industries such as banking, company technical representatives and consultants. That means there is a huge range of careers on offer for those with the right skills.

fertiliser
seed
banking
biosecurity
breeding
consultancy
agricultural production
farm tourism
management
policy
research and development
sales and marketing
teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics for Business

Livestock Production Science

Plants for Agriculture and Horticulture

Policy, Regulation and Government in Primary Industry

Engineering Principles in Food and Fibre Production
Agri-Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Agriculture View 8 other Bachelors in Agriculture in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

For most undergraduate level programmes, the minimum academic entry requirement is successful completion of a qualification equivalent to the New Zealand Year 13 - NCEA Level 3 University Entrance.

International students who have previously studied at a New Zealand secondary school should refer to the secondary school requirements section.

International students who have completed 3 x B at level 5 or 6 passes in the New Zealand Diploma of Business may apply for entry into a Bachelor's programme

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

42300 NZD / year

≈ 42300 NZD / year
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Citizens or residents

8761 NZD / year

≈ 8761 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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