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Accounting for more than 319,000 Australian jobs across a range of sectors including science, technology, and policy, the agriculture industry is providing young people with a range of rewarding career paths.
Just ask Clare Jensen, Bachelor of Agriculture student at the University of Melbourne.
"I know people who have graduated and are now journalists, working in banks or working on-farm," Ms Jensen said. "There's no limitation to where an agriculture degree can take you."
Beginning her journey in the Diploma in General Studies, which she used as a one-year pathway into her University of Melbourne undergraduate degree, Ms Jensen spent her first year of study at the Dookie campus in the Goulburn Valley region.
"If you study the Bachelor of Agriculture, I'd recommend spending at least a semester at Dookie campus, especially if you've grown up in the city," she said.
"It's a wonderful way to experience how a farm is run."
Ms Jensen has already found that her studies have opened doors.
"I did an industry internship subject, so I did a placement working on-farm during the calving period," she said.
"In another one of my subjects, I ended up being offered summer jobs at two organisations."
When asked about sustainable practice and tackling climate change, Ms Jensen said: "We're looking at more sustainable ways to run enterprises.
"There is so much technology and research we can apply to create more sustainable practices."
For Ms Jensen, the practical application of her learning and the network she's built is key to the success of the program.
"I'm a hands-on learner," she said.
"The fact that I can apply my learning at Dookie campus has helped me so much.
"The agriculture group is a very close cohort. It's a very welcoming vibe.
"I've met 300 to 400 people through the course.
"Agriculture is an industry where networking and connections are key - all the connections I've made here at university will help to secure jobs in the future."
Open day
University of Melbourne is holding a course open day tomorrow, December 13, from 10am to 2.30pm.
The event is at the Parkville campus where prospective students can speak one-on-one to the friendly advisers, course experts, and current students about undergraduate study options in 2020 and beyond.
On the day prospective students will be able to:
- Explore our study areas at the course and student services expo
- Tour local student accommodation and Parkville campus
- Attend information sessions about degrees and the Melbourne Model
- Find out about breadth and concurrent diploma options
- Speak to staff about Graduate Degree Packages.
Register your attendance online at study.unimelb.edu.au