Bachelor of Agriculture

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Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Location
Rockhampton
Next start term
Term 1, 2027
Study mode
On Campus
Course code
CV85
CRICOS
088550J
First-year fee
A$38,400 (2026 Indicative)
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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 the 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. This agriculture degree equips you with a strong foundation that you will use to gain an understanding of increasingly complex concepts in the context of industry-relevant problems. You'll build your systemic thinking, and 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. You'll also complete a professional placement or research project, that allows you to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in your degree to an authentic professional work or research environment.

Through a range of minors in complementary fields, you'll be able to creatively combine your agriculture core knowledge with other disciplines to give you an additional edge as a professional. You will profit from CQU'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 engage in 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

Discover more about your agriculture course and how you'll benefit from practical experiences, as well as strong research and industry connections. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Authentic Learning Experiences
  • Real-world Learning Facilities
  • Local Networks
  • Strong Research Connections
  • Work-integrated Learning
  • Global Experiences
  • Chang Hung Peng taking a selfie with cows in a paddock
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    I really enjoy the innovative course structure, and the theoretical and practical components. Specifically, the engaging field trips and having expertise from industry or other disciplines guest lecture to share different perspectives.

    Chang-Hung Peng

    Bachelor of Agriculture | Taiwan

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

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. 

You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below. Visit the Academic Calendars webpage for key dates relevant to your chosen intake.

Available Locations

Your Course

You must complete 24 units (144 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (8 units)
  2. 2
    One eight-unit major

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Core Units

You will study the eight units listed below.

Additional Information

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.

Students studying via distance and mixed-mode will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some units.

If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

English and Alternative Entry Pathways

CQU offers a range of English and alternative entry pathways to help you get started. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, there are options available, depending on your background and previous experience.

View Alternative Entry Pathways

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Course Fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms). 

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

We offer a range of scholarships to support international students. Our merit scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students based on academic excellence and provide course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%. 

We also have region-specific scholarships for students from selected regions, offering a 25% reduction in course fees. 

You don’t need to submit a separate application for scholarships funded by the University. We automatically assess all eligible students for the best available scholarship when you apply for your course.

Browse our scholarships.

In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses and more.

How to Apply

You can apply through an agent for expert guidance, or directly via iStart, our online application system for international students if you’re in Australia.

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