Bachelor of Agriculture at CQUniversity Australia

Bachelor's Degree Agriculture Full Time

Bachelor of Agriculture

at CQUniversity Australia · Rockhampton, Queensland

CRICOS course code

088550J

CRICOS provider code

00219C

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

3 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$115,200 total

Per year

A$38,400/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Agriculture at CQUniversity Australia is a three-year undergraduate degree based in Rockhampton, a region with strong ties to the agricultural sector. This course covers the scientific, business, and technological aspects of agriculture in Australia, focusing on livestock, cropping, agribusiness management, and sustainable farming practices. Students complete units of study across six semesters, building up credit points required for graduation.

Classroom learning is blended with practical experience, students may undertake fieldwork, laboratory sessions, and professional placement in regional agricultural enterprises, giving them hands-on skills relevant to the Australian industry. The degree structure includes core and elective units and usually features a capstone project or placement in the final year, where students apply theory to real-world agricultural operations.

Skills developed include farm management, crop production, animal husbandry, agronomy, agribusiness, and the use of technology in resource management. Australian agriculture faces unique climatic and environmental challenges, and the course aims to prepare graduates to address these with practical solutions. It's suited to students interested in rural industries, those looking to return to family farms with new expertise, or those wanting to move into agricultural advisory, agribusiness, or regional development roles.

Professionally, Australian agriculture has close connections with major employers nationwide, from family farms to agribusiness corporations. International students benefit from work rights during studies (capped at 48 hours per fortnight) and may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) upon successful completion. As course structures and placements vary, applicants should confirm details on the university’s official page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Agricultural consultant
Farm manager
Rural development officer
Agribusiness manager
Research assistant in agriculture
Livestock or cropping specialist with Australian agricultural companies and government agencies

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Agriculture at CQUniversity Australia?

It typically takes 3 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$115,200 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Agricultural consultantFarm managerRural development officerAgribusiness managerResearch assistant in agricultureLivestock or cropping specialist with Australian agricultural companies and government agencies

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