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Course Overview
The Bachelor of Agriculture equips you with the agriculture knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving skills required to play important professional roles in improving productivity and sustainability of modern agriculture. The course has an applied focus that will provide you with industry relevant training on a firm scientific basis. You'll gain an understanding of increasingly complex concepts in the context of industry relevant problems. Your choice of major will help you build your systemic thinking. You will 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. Through the professional placement or research project, you will apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in your degree to an authentic professional work or research environment. Choose from:
The option to select a minor provides great choices to creatively combine your agriculture core knowledge with other disciplines to give you an additional edge as a professional. Choose from:
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009
Student Information
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Duration
Intakes
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Eligibility
Domestic students:
International students:
English language proficiency (all applicants)
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English language proficiency requirements set by the University.
You are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:
These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
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 application will be assessed individually.
If you are a prospective international student, please visit the English requirements for international students page for further information.
Career & Study Pathways
Completion of the Bachelor of Agriculture will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in areas such as:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Agricultural Industry Body / AgriFutures
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Introduction to Agricultural Systems
Core unit
Life Science Fundamentals
Core unit
Scientific Research Fundamentals
Core unit
Soil and Irrigation Management
Core unit
Plant Science and Crop Production
Core unit
Plant and Livestock Breeding Strategies
Core unit
Professional Placement or Project
Core unit
Agriculture Technology Transformation: The Future of Food and Fibre
Core unit
Livestock Production
Part of the Agronomy major
Weeds, Pests and Plant Diseases
Part of the Agronomy major
Driving Productivity in Food Production Systems
Part of the Agronomy major
Social Licence to Operate
Part of the Agronomy major
Sustainable Agricultural Development: Local and Global
Part of the Agronomy major
Agricultural Extension
Part of the Agronomy major
Agronomy
Part of the Agronomy major
Rangeland and pasture management
Part of the Agronomy major
Programming Fundamentals
Part of the AgTech major
Networked Infrastructure Foundations
Part of the AgTech major
Introduction to Blockchain Technologies
Part of the AgTech major
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Part of the AgTech major
Geographic Information Systems
Part of the AgTech major
AgTech Project
Part of the AgTech major
Cloud Based Smart Applications Management
Part of the AgTech major
Livestock Production
Part of the Livestock major
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Part of the Livestock major
Specialised Food Industries
Part of the Livestock major
Social Licence to Operate
Part of the Livestock major
Sustainable Agricultural Development: Local and Global
Part of the Livestock major
Agricultural Extension
Part of the Livestock major
Animal Nutrition
Part of the Livestock major
Animal Health Preparedness: Disease Management and Biosecurity
Part of the Livestock major
Livestock Production
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Weeds, Pests and Plant Diseases
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Specialised Food Industries
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Driving Productivity in Food Production Systems
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Social Licence to Operate
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Sustainable Agricultural Development: Local and Global
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Agricultural Extension
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Agronomy
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Rangeland and pasture management
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Animal Nutrition
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Animal Health Preparedness: Disease Management and Biosecurity
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Geographic Information Systems
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Remote Sensing of Environment
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Environmental Microbiology
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Agribusiness Fundamentals
Part of the Sustainable Agriculture major
Modern Environmental Issues
Part of the Agronomy minor
Physical Geography of Australia
Part of the Agronomy minor
Australian Weather and Climate
Part of the Agronomy minor
Weeds, Pests and Plant Diseases
Part of the Agronomy minor
Driving Productivity in Food Production Systems
Part of the Agronomy minor
Animal and Plant Physiology
Part of the Agronomy minor
Agronomy
Part of the Agronomy minor
Rangeland and pasture management
Part of the Agronomy minor
Programming Fundamentals
Part of the AgTech minor
Networked Infrastructure Foundations
Part of the AgTech minor
Physical Geography of Australia
Part of the AgTech minor
Australian Weather and Climate
Part of the AgTech minor
Geographic Information Systems
Part of the AgTech minor
Introduction to Blockchain Technologies
Part of the AgTech minor
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Part of the AgTech minor
Cloud Based Smart Applications Management
Part of the AgTech minor
Physical Geography of Australia
Part of the Earth and Climate Science minor
Modern Environmental Issues
Part of the Earth and Climate Science minor
Australian Weather and Climate
Part of the Earth and Climate Science minor
Geographic Information Systems
Part of the Earth and Climate Science minor
Sustainable Regions and Cities
Part of the Earth and Climate Science minor
Remote Sensing of Environment
Part of the Earth and Climate Science minor
Environmental Management Systems
Part of the Earth and Climate Science minor
Climate Change: Risk and Assessments
Part of the Earth and Climate Science minor
Modern Environmental Issues
Part of the Livestock minor
Physical Geography of Australia
Part of the Livestock minor
Australian Weather and Climate
Part of the Livestock minor
Specialised Food Industries
Part of the Livestock minor
Animal and Plant Physiology
Part of the Livestock minor
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Part of the Livestock minor
Animal Nutrition
Part of the Livestock minor
Animal Health Preparedness: Disease Management and Biosecurity
Part of the Livestock minor
Atoms, Molecules and Matter
Part of the Science and Environment minor
Chemical Reactions
Part of the Science and Environment minor
Organic and Bio-Organic Chemistry
Part of the Science and Environment minor
Scientific Analysis and Statistics
Part of the Science and Environment minor
Plants and the Environment
Part of the Science and Environment minor
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Part of the Science and Environment minor
Natural Products Chemistry
Part of the Science and Environment minor
Invertebrate Zoology
Part of the Science and Environment minor
Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy
Part of the Sustainable Futures minor
Introducing Social Change
Part of the Sustainable Futures minor
Appropriate Technology for Humanitarian Projects
Part of the Sustainable Futures minor
First Nations Community Engagement
Part of the Sustainable Futures minor
Rethinking Waste
Part of the Sustainable Futures minor
Water Resource Management
Part of the Sustainable Futures minor
Sustainability Issues and Solutions
Part of the Sustainable Futures minor
Project Management Concepts
Part of the Sustainable Futures minor
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Agriculture offers three majors: Agronomy, AgTech, and Livestock. Available minors include Agronomy, AgTech, Earth and Climate Science, Liberal Studies, Livestock, Science and Environment, and Sustainable Futures. Note that some majors and minors are incompatible — for example, you cannot complete the Agronomy Major and the Agronomy Minor together. CQU recommends using the course planner to help choose your major and minor combination.
Yes, students studying via distance and mixed-mode will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some units. Units with residential school requirements include Soil and Irrigation Management, Plant Science and Crop Production, Plant and Livestock Breeding Strategies, Livestock Production, Driving Productivity in Food Production Systems, Agronomy, Rangeland and Pasture Management, and Animal and Plant Physiology.
The Professional Placement or Project (BIOL12050) is a Work Integrated Learning unit that provides students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree to the professional work environment. Students undertake either an industry placement or a short research project for 120 hours, then report on their experience in an appropriate format — identifying the nature of work and activities undertaken and reflecting on how the knowledge and skills relate to their course of study and future career.
The indicative first-year fee for 2026 is $9,950 for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). This course has Commonwealth Supported Places available, meaning the Australian Government subsidises a portion of the cost and you only pay the student contribution. Eligible domestic students may also access a HECS-HELP loan to defer part or all of their student contribution fees. Additional costs such as textbooks, technology, travel, and residential schools may also apply.
The Bachelor of Agriculture is available both on campus and online. On-campus locations include Bundaberg, Emerald, and Rockhampton in Queensland. The course can be completed full-time over 3 years or part-time over 6 years, with the next available intake being Term 2, 2026.
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