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Australian students take up agriculture degrees as COVID-19 and lower fees drive demand
Universities across Australia are enjoying a big spike in enrolments in agricultural science courses, as young people take advantage of lower fees and good job prospects.
Key points:
- Enrolments in agricultural science courses have increased in Australia
- Enrolments at one college in Western Victoria are at a 30-year high
- Students say a career in agriculture is more appealing after seeing the sector thrive during COVID-19
While COVID-19 trampled on most sectors of the Australian economy last year, agriculture has thrived and young people are looking at the industry with fresh enthusiasm.
Demand has more than doubled for the University of Queensland’s Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree in 2021, with 50 places offered compared to 22 offers…
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