UndergraduateAgriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
Agriculture is one of the most rapidly changing fields of study in the 21st century. As such, there is high demand for skilled professionals to develop ethical and sustainable food production systems, to support the world's growing populations. The Bachelor of Agriculture from Charles Sturt University will provide you with 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. Flexible study options allow you to undertake the Bachelor of Agriculture at your own pace. This qualification can be completed in three years of full-time study or six years part-time, making it ideal to study while you work You also have the option to exit early with an Associate Degree in Farm Production, or further your agriculture study to the Bachelor of Agricultural Science. You may be eligible for credit if you already hold a relevant TAFE qualification.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- XUN008Elective set > Unrestricted electives: Unrestricted elective
- AGS120Essential set > Core subjects: Managing Contemporary Farm Systems
- AGB310Agricultural Marketing
- AGR130Biology in Agriculture
- CHM108Chemical Fundamentals
- AHT231Agricultural Finance and Business Management
- AGB110Agricultural Economics
- MCR101Introduction to Microbiology
- AGS207Precision Agriculture and Data Handling
- AGR202Food Environment and Culture
- AGR220Extension
- AGS160Plant Production Systems
- AGR203Production Analysis and Optimisation
- AGS203Agricultural Biotechnology
- AGS100Livestock Production Systems
- AGS300Livestock Management
- AHT101Foundations of Agriculture
- AGS422Contemporary Issues in Agriculture
- PSC221Fundamentals of Plant Protection
- IKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country
- PSC104Soil Science
- PSC311Soil Management
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112
On both MLTSSL and ROL, so it supports 189/190/491 generally and gets an extra boost through the Skilled Work Regional (491) pathway if you study or work regionally.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Minimum ATAR: 65 - A completed High School Certificate with minimum required ATAR or equivalent. OR - A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR OR - A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification. OR - 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification. OR - 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. OR - 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. Offerings: All
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