Overview

With a strong science foundation, our Bachelor of Horticulture offers you the platform for building your level of influence and value across the environment, landscape or production industries.

When it comes to how to study horticulture, this online course enables you to balance your study with work, family and lifestyle commitments. Study horticulture online and you'll learn using a range of online resources and communication tools, as well as attending residential schools on campus for some subjects, and undertaking workplace learning in industry.

The Certificate IV or Diploma of Production Horticulture at Goulburn Ovens TAFE (GOTAFE) provides an admission pathway to our Bachelor of Horticulture. Graduates of these TAFE qualifications will receive credit towards their degree.

Charles Sturt University is the largest provider of agricultural, horticultural and wine science education supporting rural industries in Australia. Research is undertaken through key Charles Sturt University Research Centres, and staff have major involvement in national Cooperative Research Centres – linking universities, government bodies and industry organisations across Australia to focus on national sector-wide issues. Our industry links ensure courses remain relevant and topical, and that you graduate ready to an impact on your profession.

Career opportunities

Horticulture covers a wide range of industries and activities that are increasingly important to Australia and the world.

Influence industry evolution as a policy development officer or lobbyist.
Work at the cutting edge of the industry, developing, testing and implementing new technologies, techniques and tools.
Grow your family's venture or lead teams across major regional producers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Marketing

Food, Environment and Culture

Precision Agriculture and Data Handling

Agricultural Finance and Business Management

Plant Propagation

Flower Crop Management

Temperate Fruit and Nut Crop Management

Botany

Invertebrate Pest Management

Plant Physiology

Plant Pathology

Soil Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-07-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-02-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Soil Science Horticulture and Crop Science View 4 other Bachelors in Soil Science in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 00005F

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 60 (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, OR

Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than two years.

Tuition Fee

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International

33200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33200 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

7907 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7907 AUD per year during 36 months.

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Horticulture.

Available Scholarships

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