Agricultural Science Charles Sturt University

Overview

This undergraduate  Agricultural Science  degree focuses on Australian and global production issues facing farmers, agribusiness and the environment. Whether you choose to study online or in person, you'll be trained across all major biological and agribusiness disciplines that underpin modern agricultural industries. In this degree, you’ll also study contemporary, relevant subjects and gain real-world industry experience through our Agricultural Industry Internship program

Study the particular area of agriculture that interests you in your agricultural science course and graduate with an industry-ready CV. 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.

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 research centres.

Located in the heart of Australia's major agricultural region, Charles Sturt University 's 1,600-hectare Global Digital Farm features 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, and working models of a range of irrigation systems.

Career opportunities  

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

• Agricultural research scientist
• Agronomist / livestock specialist
• Farming systems consultant