Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Australia and the world need passionate people like you, equipped with a solid scientific foundation to develop new ideas and technologies, implement new agricultural practices and devise innovative ways to produce more from the world’s finite resources.
Tailor your study
Study the particular area of agriculture that interests you and graduate with an industry-ready CV at the end of your course. Begin your studies in a generalist agricultural science stream and follow your interests by specialising in one of the majors in agronomy, digital agriculture, horticulture, livestock production or mixed farm business. Your choice of major will be informed by your workplace learning experiences throughout your degree, culminating in a major industry internship in your final year.
Flexible study
Study full-time for four years at Wagga Wagga, eight years part-time online, or a mixture of both online and on campus. Selected subjects are also available over the summer to enable you to reduce the length of your study by an additional six months.
Strong industry connections
Our agriculture course has been designed in close consultation with key industry players who we work with in education development, workplace learning and applied research via our cross-institutional research centres.
Access Australia's best agricultural facilities
Located in the heart of Australia’s major agricultural region, Charles Sturt University farms feature horticulture, livestock and cropping enterprises managed to Industries’ best practice. You'll have access to extensive facilities, including the most sophisticated underground root growth laboratory in the southern hemisphere. We also offer five state-of-the-art laboratories and modern glasshouse facilities, working models of a range of irrigation systems, and an on-campus 1400-hectare university farm.
Fast-track your degree
If you have an eligible qualification from TAFE, you could benefit from guaranteed entry into this course and fast-track your degree. This program is open to students at eligible schools, agricultural colleges and TAFE institutes.
Campus Information
Wagga Wagga
Situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Wagga Wagga - known simply as Wagga to locals - has a proud sporting history, a thriving cultural calendar including theatre, music, art and markets, and a growing restaurant and café scene.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
An agricultural science degree offers a diverse range of career opportunities where you could work alongside farmers, rural industries or government. You could drive innovations to improve productivity and sustainability through research or develop planning and policy to manage agricultural issues.
Work in rural industry
Explore a range of careers, including agronomist, livestock/animal production specialist, farm manager, farm systems consultant or digital agriculture specialist.
Contribute to government organisations
Put your skills into practice as an educator, policy maker or advisory and technical consultant.
Move into research and communication
Immerse yourself in the latest industry developments as an agricultural researcher, extension officer, journalist or marketing professional.
PSW Opportunity
Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane:
Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates
Other Locations (Regional centres and other regional areas):
International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional
2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 65 (including adjustment factors) 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.
- Course Code: 068869G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
121600 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A