| Rank threshold | ATAR: 66 SR: 66 |
| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
| Location | Online and |
| Next start term | Term 2, 2024 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Online |
| Course code | CV85 |
| First-year fee | $7,051 (Indicative) (CSP) |
Overview
The Bachelor of Agriculture equips you with the agriculture knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to play important professional roles in improving productivity and sustainability of modern agriculture.
The course has an applied focus that will provide you with industry relevant training on a firm scientific basis. A suite of eight core units will provide the strong foundation you will use to acquire understanding of increasingly complex concepts in the context of industry relevant problems. A series of eight discipline units starting in year 2 will help you build your systemic thinking and you will learn about emerging agricultural innovations and current technological advances, culminating in a capstone unit where you reinforce and apply the principles and thinking skills acquired throughout the course to address challenging case studies. Through the professional placement or research project, you will apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in your degree to an authentic professional work or research environment.
Eight extension units offer great choices to creatively combine your agriculture core knowledge with other disciplines to give you an additional edge as a professional. You will profit from the University's research excellence in agriculture and its focus on regional and industry engagement through the opportunities to learn from leading industry experts, interact with top researchers, hear from experienced practitioners and engagement activities such as summer research projects, conferences attendance, or international activities. The Bachelor of Agriculture course prepares you for the rigours of the real world and ensures you have the skills to make a difference in the context of the emerging opportunities that a highly technical agricultural industry provides.
Study experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Local Networks
- Real-world Learning Facilities
- Residential Schools
- Strong Research Connections
- Work-integrated learning
Career Opportunities
Completion of the Bachelor of Agriculture will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in areas such as:
- agribusiness support sectors such as banking, consultancy, marketing, trading and logistics
- agritech
- agronomy
- cropping
- government policy development
- horticulture
- industry analysis
- landcare coordination / management
- livestock
- production enterprise
Employment opportunities exist within public and private sectors for example in management, consulting and research in cropping, agribusiness, horticulture, landcare, sustainability and livestock management.
Structure & Availability
Course structure
You are required to complete 16 core units and either:
- an eight-unit minor in agribusiness in depth or animal and plant biology in depth, or
- two four-unit minors from either food chemistry and nutrition; entrepreneurship; or sustainable landscapes.
Unit information
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
Credit transfer information
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
On-Campus Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2023 | Bundaberg, Emerald, Rockhampton |
| Term 2, 2023 | Bundaberg, Emerald, Rockhampton |
| Term 1, 2024 | Bundaberg, Emerald, Rockhampton |
| Term 2, 2024 | Bundaberg, Emerald, Rockhampton |
| Term 1, 2025 | Bundaberg, Emerald, Rockhampton |
| Term 2, 2025 | Bundaberg, Emerald, Rockhampton |
Online Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2025 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2025 | Available Online |
Online students will be required to attend compulsory residential schools, and depending on the unit, these may be held in either Bundaberg, Rockhampton, or Emerald (or a combination of these locations). To help reduce the amount of travel required to attend these, when multiple course units require a residential school in a term of study, your residential schools will be scheduled as a block (back-to-back), which means that you will travel to campus just once in that term.
Agribusiness in Depth minor
Combine your agricultural studies with the foundations of business in this minor to extend your employment opportunities.
Animal and Plant Biology in Depth minor
This minor pairs with the Applied Chemistry major for a strong foundation in both chemistry and biology. You'll explore biology with a genetic, microbiological, ecological and physiological focus on Australian flora and fauna.
Entrepreneurship minor
This minor supports the combination of agriculture and your startup aspirations.
Food Chemistry and Nutrition minor
Build your knowledge in human nutrition, public health nutrition, food science and fundamental chemistry principles.
Liberal Studies minor
This minor has been designed to support credit, articulation agreements and transition arrangements. Please contact Course Advice for further information.
Sustainable Landscapes minor
Build upon your specialisation with modern environmental science and Australian geography units.
Professional Placement or Project - BIOL12050
This unit provides students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree course to the professional work environment. Students will undertake either a) an industry placement, or b) a short research project for 120 hours. They will report on their experience in an appropriate format, identifying the nature of the work and activities undertaken. They will also reflect on how the knowledge gained and the skills developed during placement relate to their course of study and their future career.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2023 via our Institute Profile.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
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