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Overview
Compulsory Residential School
Some units in this course require you to attend a compulsory Residential School or Work Integrated Learning. Please see Course Features in the Getting Started tab for further information.
Course Overview
The course is designed to enable you to build agricultural knowledge by creating pathways between theory and practice. This course has a skills focus that aims to provide you with industry relevant training. This first year will provide the foundation framework that you will use to develop increasingly complex learnings developed in the context of industry relevant problems. The second year builds your core skills in developing your systemic thinking. You will learn about emerging agricultural innovation and start to develop your critical thinking and applied business skills through an industry placement. You will select two out of three specialisations, livestock, cropping or business, during the course. In third year you will acquire information about agricultural practices and technology and develop advanced level technical and people-management skills. You will complete the course by producing a real world consulting project that will address a client driven whole-of-system problem. This course aims to prepare you for the rigours of the real world and ensure you are skilled to make a difference in the context of the emerging opportunities that a highly technical agricultural industry provides.
Career Information
This course offers career opportunities for students wanting to be leaders in Agricultural production or Agricultural businesses. Industry placements ensure that graduates are able to apply theory to practice by involving them in real world situations.
Course Details
| Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | BAgri |
| AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2026
Indicative Year - 2025
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Admission Codes
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Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
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Term 2 - 2027
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Term 1 - 2027
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Term 2 - 2026
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Term 1 - 2026
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Term 2 - 2025
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Term 1 - 2025
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Term 2 - 2021
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Term 2 - 2020
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Term 1 - 2020
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Term 1 - 2019
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Term 1 - 2018
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Term 2 - 2017
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Term 1 - 2017
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Term 2 - 2016Please note that mid year entry is for part time study only
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Term 1 - 2016
International Availability
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Term 2 - 2027
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Term 1 - 2027
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Term 2 - 2026
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Term 1 - 2026
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Term 2 - 2025
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Term 1 - 2025
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Term 2 - 2024
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Term 1 - 2024
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Term 2 - 2023
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Term 1 - 2023
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Term 2 - 2022
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Term 2 - 2020
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Term 1 - 2020
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Term 1 - 2019
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Term 1 - 2018
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Term 2 - 2017
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Term 1 - 2017
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Term 2 - 2016Please note that mid year entry is for part time study only
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Term 1 - 2016
For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact
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Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
| Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
Academic Requirements
Pre-requisite - English (4, SA)
English 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 evidence of completion of:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- tertiary diploma level qualification, or
- bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components; or
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Score of 180 or above; or
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - Score of 200 or above; or
- Combined Universities Language Test (CULT) - 70% with no individual component score of less than 15.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Assumed Knowledge
R - Biology, R - Maths B
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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| Exit Awards | CM13 - Diploma of Agricultural Studies |
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Residential School Requirements
| Compulsory Residential School | There are units in this course that will require mandatory residential school attendance for all students (AGRI11001 - Soil and Irrigation Management; AGRI11002 Plant Science and Crop Production; AGRI11003 Livestock Management; AGRI11007 Agricultural Business Planning; and BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory). Residential schools may be held at Emerald, Bundaberg or Rockhampton depending on the alignment between unit content and facilities that are available. |
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Practicum/Work Placement
| AGRI13005 - This will involve identifying a problem and collecting data to research and determine an appropriate solution. |
| AGRI13003 - This will consider the interface of the ancillary industries on mainstream agricultural production and develop key learnings within the context of a whole of farm case study. |
| AGRI13004 - This will involve identifying a problem and collecting data to research and determine an appropriate solution. |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| 2025 | 96 |
| 2024 | 98 |
| 2023 | 106 |
| 2022 | 102 |
| 2021 | 82 |
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
Examples are:
- Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Conduct Policy and Procedures, and the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
- Complying with the University Ethics Committees directions when undertaking research.
- Respecting an individual's/group's diversity by demonstrating sensitivity to religious, cultural and individual differences.
- Demonstrating an ability to adhere to ethics policies and reflecting on ethical dilemmas and issues concerning to practice as well as taking responsibility for ensuring ethical and professional behaviour including when dealing with animals.
Examples are:
- Interacting positively and effectively with other students, while attending all activities related to the course including field work.
- Being receptive and responding appropriately to different viewpoints, to constructive feedback and to direction from academics and other staff.
- Coping effectively with your own emotions, responses and behaviour, when dealing with challenging situations.
Examples are:
- Understanding and adhering to professional policy around Occupational Health and Safety including appropriate use of social media.
- Knowing, understanding and complying with safety requirements which are necessary pre-requisites during field and laboratory work, especially when dealing with chemicals, animals and plants, in order to reduce the risk of harm to self and others.
Examples are:
- Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
- Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual or group.
- Verbally communicating your knowledge and skills with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
- Present scientific work to various audiences.
- Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of peers and others and responding appropriately.
- Having access to a computer and having some computer skills to engage in on-line learning, reading and responding to emails, and completing relevant tasks and assessments for the course.
- Constructing your assessment work to academic standards with attention to correct grammar and punctuation.
- Constructing fluent summarised written text from complex and detailed information.
- Constructing legible reports in a timely manner to meet professional standards and clearly communicating the intended message.
- Having access to a computer for your studies.
- Regularly accessing the Internet for research and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
- Analysing, manipulating and displaying scientific information using a variety of specific courses.
Examples are:
- Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
- Performing your duties within set time-frames.
- Summarising, paraphrasing and referencing in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
- Actively listening to information within a variety of academic and professional settings.
- Reading and accurately interpreting scientific information.
- Completing documentation that is accurate, clear and concise.
- Demonstrating competency in applying basic mathematics knowledge and skills when reading scientific information and equipment.
- Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to record accurate measurements during field and laboratory work.
- Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve problems in a range of settings and situations.
- Interpreting graphical information when reading scientific publications.
Examples are:
- Focussing on and recognising objects that are either near or far.
- Observing and detecting subtle differences and changes in colours, including interpreting aerial photographs and analysing biological and geological samples.
- Safely operating electronic equipment.
- Looking through optical equipment such as microscopes.
- Observing and detecting subtle differences and changes in the physical environment, such as flora, fauna, water, atmosphere, soils geology and the built environment.
- Sufficiently hearing verbal communication from other students and lecturers during activities related to the course.
- Having sufficient auditory ability to consistently and accurately monitor, assess and manage electronic instruments.
Examples are:
- Building rapport and engaging with other students in order to collaborate with them in group work activities.
- Creating good working relationships with the supervisor and other staff during work placement.
- Respecting and showing empathy to different opinions during discussions and other forms of engagements.
Examples are:
- Incorporating a range of gross motor skills while participating effectively in activities related to the course, including transporting and operating field and laboratory equipment.
- Maintaining balance while safely transferring delicate equipment.
- Moving with ease around equipment items while performing various tasks.
- Safely retrieving and utilising stock and equipment.
- Physically manipulating material, systems and processes, including mixing concrete, sieving soil, and collecting and transporting samples of flora, fauna, water, gas, soil and rocks.
- Manipulating delicate, breakable equipment with ease and care.
- Handling test tubes, Petri dishes and other breakable equipment with care.
- Handling animals both in field and laboratory situations.
- Handling potentially harmful chemicals.
Compulsory Requirements
Core Learning Outcomes
- 1. Discuss the theoretical principles and concepts of agriculture.
- 2. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of emerging innovations in the context of contemporary agricultural systems.
- 3. Use research principles to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise information to solve complex agricultural problems.
- 4. Demonstrate appropriate teamwork and people skills to achieve business outcomes.
- 5. Communicate complex agricultural knowledge and ideas, clearly and coherently.
- 6. Behave ethically, demonstrating initiative and judgement in the agricultural industry.
- 7. Reflect on performance and take responsibility for further learning and professional development.
| Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | |||||||
Major in Agribusiness Learning Outcomes
- 1. Discuss the theoretical principles and concepts of agriculture
- 2. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of emerging innovations in the context of contemporary agricultural systems
- 3. Use research principles to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise information to solve complex agricultural problems
- 4. Demonstrate appropriate teamwork and people skills to achieve business outcomes
- 5. Communicate complex agricultural knowledge and ideas, clearly and coherently
- 6. Behave ethically, demonstrating initiative and judgement in the agricultural industry
- 7. Reflect on performance and take responsibility for further learning and professional development.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | |||||||
Agricultural Business Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Cropping Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Livestock Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Requirements
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 2 minors
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 15 | Total credit points: 96 |
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In addition to the core units, to qualify for a Bachelor of Agriculture, a student must take 2 minors in (1 in Yr 2 and 1 in Yr 3) consisting of 2x6cpu units in Term 1 and 1x12cpu unit in Term 2 chosen from:
- Livestock
- Cropping
- Agricultural Business
To qualify for a Bachelor of Agriculture with a Major in Agribusiness, a student has to take all units listed under the Agribusiness Major. These students are not required to complete a minor.