Offering First Time in Fiji – Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering

The Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering is designed for current and prospective students in the rapidly growing field of Agriculture. This degree programme is flexible enough to fit the interests and needs of a wide variety of students and is designed for students planning to gain the capability of hands-on work experience and make them work-ready. BAE will furnish the students with the necessary skills in developing engineering technology for sustainable agricultural sector development aiming at improving national food security and agricultural export.

The Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering programme is a 3-year full time programme, where students are required to complete 24 courses with a total of 360 credit points. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science programme would need to complete at least 5 weeks of industrial attachment within the agricultural sector.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted into the Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering programme under the Science Department of the University of Fiji, an individual must:

1. Achieve an aggregate of at least 200 marks out of 400 and a minimum of 50% in English in   the Year 13 Examination or equivalent. 

2. The individual must have taken at least two Science or related courses in Year 13 or equivalent. 

3. Apart from these requirements, individuals should meet other admission criteria outlined under clause 2.0 of University academic regulations and procedures

4. Mature Student Admission: Individuals may be admitted as mature students if –

• They are over 21 years old; and

• The Senate or its delegate determines that they will likely complete the Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering programme successfully based on their academic background and work experience; and

• They pass any course(s) or examination(s) that may be required by the Senate or its delegate on a case-by-case basis. 

5. Has attained at least a Diploma/Trade Diploma in Environmental Science/Agriculture/Agroforestry/Fisheries/Forestry/Aquaculture/or similar

6. Has attained at least a Diploma/Trade Diploma in Engineering (any emphasis) or similar