Bachelor of Agriculture

Central Queensland University

Australia

Bruce Highway NORTH ROCKHAMPTON Queensland 4701

Overview

The Bachelor of Agriculture program provides you with comprehensive knowledge in agriculture, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills crucial for playing significant roles in enhancing the productivity and sustainability of modern agricultural practices.

With a practical focus, the curriculum offers industry-relevant training built upon a strong scientific foundation. A set of eight core units establishes a robust groundwork, enabling you to grasp increasingly intricate concepts within the context of industry-specific challenges. Subsequently, a series of eight discipline units commencing in the second year cultivates systemic thinking and acquaints you with emerging agricultural innovations and contemporary technological advancements. This culminates in a capstone unit where you apply acquired principles and analytical skills to tackle complex case studies. Through professional placements or research projects, you'll translate theoretical and practical knowledge into real-world professional or research environments.

The inclusion of eight extension units offers diverse opportunities to integrate agriculture core knowledge with other disciplines, providing an additional advantage as a professional. Benefit from the University's research excellence in agriculture and its emphasis on regional and industry engagement. Engage with leading industry experts, interact with top researchers, and participate in various activities such as summer research projects, conferences, or international programs.

Ultimately, the Bachelor of Agriculture program prepares you for the demands of the real world, equipping you with the skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving and highly technical agricultural industry.

Study Option

  • Tuition Fees
  • Duration156 Weeks
  • Intake04 March 2024 08 July 2024
  • Study TypeOnline & Campus
  • Campuses CQU Rockhampton North Campus
    Queensland ( Inc. Brisbane )
    554-700 Yaamba Rd, NORMAN GARDENS, 4701

Course Structure

COURSE STRUCTURE:
You must fulfill the requirement of completing 16 core units along with one of the following options:

- An eight-unit minor focusing on either agribusiness in depth or animal and plant biology in depth.
OR
- Two four-unit minors chosen from the following options: food chemistry and nutrition, entrepreneurship, or sustainable landscapes.

 

UNIT DETAILS:
For details regarding the units available within this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

 

CREDIT TRANSFER DETAILS:
If you have undertaken relevant studies prior to enrolling in this course, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Career Outcomes

Upon completing the Bachelor of Agriculture program, you will be equipped to explore various employment avenues, including:

- 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 prospects span across both public and private sectors, encompassing roles in management, consulting, and research within cropping, agribusiness, horticulture, landcare, sustainability, and livestock management.

Academic

A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent)

Entry Requirement

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

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