UndergraduateAgriculture
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
Step into the new era of agriculture with Charles Sturt’s Bachelor of Agricultural Science. As global demand for food and fibre grows, the agricultural industry needs professionals ready to tackle emerging technologies, climate challenges, sustainability pressures and expanding international markets. Study your way - on campus in Wagga Wagga or online with on‑campus intensives - in one of Australia’s most productive agricultural regions. You’ll gain hands‑on experience at our 2,000‑hectare Global Digital Farm, a commercial farm showcasing cutting‑edge cropping, livestock production and horticulture systems. Across four years, you’ll build a strong scientific and agribusiness foundation in crop and pasture science, soil science, livestock production, ag technologies and global trade. You’ll explore the major production and environmental issues shaping Australian and global agriculture today. With a choice of three majors, contemporary subjects and real‑world experience through our Agricultural Industry Internship program in your final year, you won’t just study agriculture - you’ll live it. Agriculture today is so much more than farming. It’s innovation, sustainability, technology and global impact. And with Charles Sturt, you can help shape what comes next.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- AGR203Essential set > Core subjects: Production Analysis and Optimisation
- AGR202Food Environment and Culture
- PSC221Fundamentals of Plant Protection
- IKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country
- MCR101Introduction to Microbiology
- AGS207Precision Agriculture and Data Handling
- CHM108Chemical Fundamentals
- AGR130Biology in Agriculture
- AGR220Extension
- AGS160Plant Production Systems
- PSC104Soil Science
- AGS100Livestock Production Systems
- AGB110Agricultural Economics
- AGS120Managing Contemporary Farm Systems
- AGS300Livestock Management
- AGS422Contemporary Issues in Agriculture
- AHT231Agricultural Finance and Business Management
- AGB310Agricultural Marketing
- PSC311Soil Management
- AGS203Agricultural Biotechnology
- AHT101Foundations of Agriculture
- AGS405Essential set > Compulsory subject: Consultancy for Farming Systems
- AGS407Agricultural Industry Internship
- LV0001Essential set > Major: Livestock Production
- HC0001Horticulture
- AT0001Agronomy
- DG0001Digital Agriculture
- MF0001Mixed Farm Business
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112
On both MLTSSL and ROL, so it supports 189/190/491 generally and gets an extra boost through the Skilled Work Regional (491) pathway if you study or work regionally.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Minimum ATAR: 65 - A completed High School Certificate with minimum ATAR required (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. Offerings: All
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