The Bachelor of Agriculture will equip 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. If you are interested in developing strong business skills you can select a Major in Agribusiness starting with one unit in year 1. Alternatively you can choose two from a suite of Minors including Agribusiness, Food Chemistry and Nutrition, and Sustainable Landscapes.
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.
This course offers career opportunities for students wanting to be leaders in Agricultural production or Agricultural businesses. Industry placements ensure that graduates are able to apply theory to practice by involving them in real world situations.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BAg |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
R - Biology, R - Maths B
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | CM13 - Diploma of Agricultural Studies |
Accreditation |
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Compulsory Residential School | The units in this course that will require mandatory residential school attendance are AGRI11001 - Soil and Irrigation Management; AGRI11002 Plant Science and Crop Production; AGRI11003 Livestock Management; AGRI11007 Plant and Livestock Breeding Strategies; BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory; AGRI12013 Driving productivity in Food production Systems; AGRI12001 Animal Health and Welfare; AGRI12005 Specialised Food Industries; and, AGRI13009 Resource Smart Food Production: More With Less. In addition, the following units in the Chemistry Minor also have compulsory residential school component: CHEM11043 (Atoms, Molecules and Matter), and: CHEM12077 (Food Science & Analysis). |
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BIOL12050 - Placement in a professional situation in an enterprise of the agriculture sector with tasks designed to apply skills in an authentic industry or research environment. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 96 |
2023 | 106 |
2022 | 102 |
2021 | 82 |
2020 | 80 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 16 | Total credit points: 96 |
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To complete the Bachelor of Agriculture students must complete 8 compulsory core units, 8 compulsory discipline units, and 8 extension units. Students who wish to qualify for a Major in Agribusiness must use the 8 extension units to complete 8 units in agribusiness listed for the Major. Students who do not wish to major in agribusiness can choose two minors from a recommended range including Agribusiness, Environmental Monitoring, Food Chemistry and Nutrition, and others.
Core and Discipline Component of the Bachelor of Agriculture.
In addition to this Core and Discipline component students must complete either the requirements for the Major in Agribusiness or choose two from a suite of Minors.
Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
AGRI11008 | Introduction to Agricultural Systems | |
BIOL11102 | Life Science Laboratory | |
SCIE11023 | Scientific Research Fundamentals |
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
AGRI11001 | Soil and Irrigation Management | |
AGRI11002 | Plant Science and Crop Production | |
AGRI11003 | Livestock Production | |
AGRI11007 | Plant and Livestock Breeding Strategies |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
AGRI12013 | Driving Productivity in Food Production Systems | |
AGRI12001 | Animal Health and Welfare |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
AGRI12005 | Specialised Food Industries | |
AGRI12002 | Weeds, Pests and Plant Diseases |
Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL12050 | Professional Placement or Project | |
AGRI13001 | Social Licence to Operate |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
AGRI13010 | Agricultural Extension | |
AGRI13008 | Agriculture Technology Transformation: The Future of Food and Fibre | |
AGRI13009 | Sustainable Agricultural Development: Local and Global |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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MRKT11029 and MGMT13151 are also available over Term 3.
Minor in Agribusiness
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MGMT13151 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups | |
MGMT19128 | Strategy and Change |
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 2 from the following units: | ||
ECON11026 | Principles of Economics | |
MRKT11029 | Marketing Fundamentals | |
MGMT19105 | Quality Management |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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Minor in Chemistry
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHEM11043 | Atoms, Molecules and Matter | |
CHEM13080 | Analytical Science | |
CHEM13081 | Biomaterials: Environmental and Medical Applications | |
CHEM12077 | Food Science & Analysis |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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Minor in Environmental Monitoring and Management
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENVR11011 | Modern Environmental Issues | |
GEOG19021 | Geographic Information Systems | |
EVST13015 | Mining, Urban & Industrial Lands Rehabilitation | |
EVST19007 | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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Minor in Food Chemistry and Nutrition
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHEM11043 | Atoms, Molecules and Matter | |
NUTR12001 | Human Nutrition | |
CHEM12077 | Food Science & Analysis | |
CHEM11045 | Chemical Investigation and Theory |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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Select four units from the above minors, ensuring requisites are met. Students should also ensure that the Minor consists of at least one level 2 unit and at least two Level 3 units. Please consult the Course Advice Team when selecting units for the Liberal Studies minor.
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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Minor in Sustainable Landscapes
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
GEOG19021 | Geographic Information Systems | |
EVST19021 | Sustainability Issues and Solutions | |
GEOG13013 | Sustainable Regions and Cities |
Complete one of the following units
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
GEOG12021 | Remote Sensing of Environment | |
GEOG12020 | Australian Weather and Climate |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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To complete the Bachelor of Agriculture students must complete 8 compulsory core units, 8 compulsory discipline units, and 8 extension units. Students who wish to qualify for a Major in Agribusiness must use the 8 extension units to complete 8 units in agribusiness listed for the Major. Students who do not wish to major in agribusiness can choose 2 minors from a recommended range including Agribusiness, Environmental Monitoring, Food Chemistry and Nutrition, and others.
Major in Agribusiness
Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ECON11026 | Principles of Economics |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
LAWS11030 | Foundations of Business Law | |
MRKT11029 | Marketing Fundamentals |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
FINC19011 | Business Finance | |
MGMT13151 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups |
Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
FINC19012 | Investment Analysis and Risk Management |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MGMT19128 | Strategy and Change |
Year 3 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MGMT19105 | Quality Management |