Agricultural Engineering (Honours)

Overview

• As the only provider of Agricultural Engineering degrees in both Australia and New Zealand, USQ provides unique professional knowledge to make an impact with our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Agricultural Engineering).

• Linked to the USQ world-class research centre in Agricultural Engineering, and with emphasis on modern and sustainable engineering concepts, you will develop the skills to tackle complex agricultural problems and apply engineering solutions.

• For your final year research project you will have to opportunity to put your knowledge to the test in a project suited to your interests.

Career outcomes  

• With Toowoomba at the epicentre of the Darling Downs’ agriculture and farming industries; Agricultural Engineering (Honours) program at the University of Southern Queensland will provide the advantage of industry knowledge and understanding to give you the expertise that will open up a range of challenging careers and experience to you.
• With a huge shortage in skilled Agricultural professionals, you have the potential to secure a position as a professional engineer, agricultural scientist, or sales and support consultant, and work in a challenging, but influential area of the engineering world.
• Agricultural engineers work in a range of settings including private industry, government departments such as water supply, agriculture, forestry, soil conservation and environment protection agencies, as well as private engineering firms and research agencies.