UndergraduateAgriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture
CQUniversity Australia, Multi-campus, QLD + national, Australia
About this program
CQU's Bachelor of Agriculture (CV85, Rockhampton campus) equips students with agriculture knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving skills for professional roles improving the productivity and sustainability of modern agriculture. The course has an applied focus, building industry relevant training on a scientific basis, and includes internships and residential schools. Graduates pursue careers as leaders in agricultural production or agricultural businesses, supported by industry placements.
Fees & duration
English test scores
Verified cqu.edu.au ↗
Course structure
- 24 units (144 credits): an 8-unit core structure (Introduction to Agricultural Systems, Life Science Fundamentals, Scientific Research Fundamentals, Soil and Irrigation Management, Plant Science and Crop Production, Plant and Livestock Breeding Strategies, a Professional Placement or Project, and Agriculture Technology Transformation) plus one 8-unit major. Several core units run as residential schools
- and there is a dedicated internship/placement unit
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
For international applicants: successful completion of Australian Year 12 (or an equivalent overseas senior secondary qualification), an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV (or equivalent), or approved university foundation studies.
More Agriculture programs
Bachelor of Agribusiness
Curtin University · Undergraduate
Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management
Charles Sturt University · Undergraduate
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
University of Tasmania · Undergraduate
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Charles Sturt University · Undergraduate
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
University of Queensland · Undergraduate
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Western Sydney University · Undergraduate
Why trust Where To Apply
- Official sources onlyEvery deadline, fee, and requirement traces to a university, government, or admissions-body page.
- Dated and re-checkedEach fact carries the date it was last verified, on a quarterly re-verification cadence.
- IndependentNo university pays for inclusion, a better write-up, or a higher rank. We are not an education agent.
- Named editor, public methodWritten and maintained by a named operator against a published methodology.