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Bachelor of Agriculture

The Bachelor of Agriculture from Charles Sturt University provides education across all major disciplines that underpin modern agricultural industries. With a science-base, this agriculture degree also focuses on practical issues facing modern agriculture, producers, agribusiness, and the environment.

Why Study with Us?

Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Agriculture equips you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to be an asset to any agricultural industry. The foundation you gain in science from this agriculture degree will allow you to build an understanding of the management and integration of agricultural issues.

• A strong academic reputation: Charles Sturt University has long been considered a world leader in agricultural education.
• Industry consultation: Developed in collaboration with industry to ensure that you gain the most contemporary agricultural education, the degree combines current knowledge with the best available learning technology.
• Practical experience: Study this agriculture degree online and during intensive schools at the Wagga Wagga campus, you'll build practical skills, forge connections with academic staff and fellow students, and benefit from our close relationships with industry.
• Extensive on-campus facilities in Wagga Wagga: You'll have access to some of Australia's best agricultural teaching and research facilities, including our 1,600-hectare Global Digital Farm.

Career Opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

• Biosecurity / extension officer
• Landcare officer
• Farm manager

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations.

Essential Set (168 pts)

• Core subjects: 168 Credit Points
  • AGB110: Agricultural Economics
  • AGB310: Agricultural Marketing
  • AGR130: Biology in Agriculture
  • AGR202: Food Environment and Culture
  • AGR203: Production Analysis and Optimisation
  • AGR220: Extension
  • AGS100: Livestock Production Systems
  • AGS120: Managing Contemporary Farm Systems
  • AGS160: Plant Production Systems
  • AGS203: Agricultural Biotechnology
  • AGS207: Precision Agriculture and Data Handling
  • AGS300: Livestock Management
  • AGS422: Contemporary Issues in Agriculture
  • AHT101: Foundations of Agriculture
  • AHT231: Agricultural Finance and Business Management
  • CHM108: Chemical Fundamentals
  • IKC101: First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country
  • MCR101: Introduction to Microbiology
  • PSC104: Soil Science
  • PSC221: Fundamentals of Plant Protection
  • PSC311: Soil Management

Elective Set (24 pts)

• Unrestricted electives: 24 Credit Points
  • Select three (3) subjects, equivalent to 24 points, from any discipline at any level providing prerequisite and enrolment restrictions are met.

Costs

Course Fees

• 1 year full-time equivalent fee: $TBA
• Subject fee (8 Points): $TBA

Payment Options

• Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university
• Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
• Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: 65
• Academic entry requirements:
  • A completed High School Certificate with minimum required ATAR or equivalent
  • A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
  • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
  • 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
  • Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies

Credit and Pathways

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below:

• Apply via UAC
• Apply via VTAC
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Related Courses

Other courses that you might be interested in:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Agricultural Studies
• Diploma of Agricultural Studies
• Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management
• Bachelor of Agricultural Science
• Bachelor of Horticulture
• Bachelor of Viticulture