Overview

The Bachelor of Agriculture from CQUniversity Australia has an applied focus that will provide you with industry-relevant training on a firm scientific basis.

Key facts

This agriculture degree equips you with a strong foundation that you will use to gain an understanding of increasingly complex concepts in the context of industry-relevant problems.

You'll build your systemic thinking, and 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.

You'll also complete a professional placement or research project, that allows you to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in your degree to an authentic professional work or research environment.

Career Opportunities

Completion of the Bachelor of Agriculture will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in areas such as:

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 opportunities exist within the public and private sectors, for example, in management, consulting, and research in cropping, agribusiness, horticulture, landcare, sustainability, and livestock management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life Science Laboratory

Soil and Irrigation Management

Plant Science and Crop Production

Livestock Production

Plant and Livestock Breeding Strategies

Driving Productivity in Food Production Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-07-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-14 00:00:00 , International

More details

Domestic students - deadlines vary on residence, check website

We encourage you to submit your application at least three months before your desired intake.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

54

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Rockhampton, Australia
Bundaberg, Australia
Emerald, Australia

Disciplines

Agriculture View 42 other Bachelors in Agriculture in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

4

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

54

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 088550J

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 documentation confirming completion of:

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

An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV qualification, or

An AQF Diploma level qualification, or

Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

36600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36600 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

8888 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8888 AUD per year during 36 months.

National: Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs for Rockhampton

1200 - 2000 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.

The University also offers other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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