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Bachelor of Horticulture

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The Bachelor of Horticulture from Charles Sturt University prepares students for diverse careers in plant science, production, and research, emphasizing sustainability and management skills. It offers articulated study programs for tailored qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 6 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
ATAR
60

About this course

Overview

The Bachelor of Horticulture from Charles Sturt University prepares you for diverse careers - from sales to research to production. You could also explore opportunities in plant science, including floriculture, nursery production, fruit, flower and vegetable crop management. Study horticulture with us to hone your skills and enhance the sustainability of rural industries and regional economic development, or focus on urban environments.

Become a multiskilled professional capable of fulfilling a range of management and leadership roles while gaining a strong foundation in science, applied plant science, management, finance and communication.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Diploma of Horticultural Studies [Exit point only]
  • Associate Degree in Horticulture [Exit point only]

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

  • A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR 60 required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
  • Charles Sturt University Pathway Course
  • Diploma of General Studies
  • A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
  • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
  • 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
  • Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
  • Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than two years.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
  • Horticulture consultant
  • Orchard manager
  • Policy development officer
  • Lobbyist
  • Research and development
  • Landscape designer
  • Vegetable and flower production

Course structure

Essential set (176 pts)Core subjects 136 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsAGR202Food Environment and Culture8 credit ptsAGR220Extension8 credit ptsAGS207Precision Agriculture and Data Handling8 credit ptsAGS422Contemporary Issues in Agriculture8 credit ptsAHT101Foundations of Agriculture8 credit ptsCHM108Chemical Fundamentals8 credit ptsHRT101Introduction to Horticulture8 credit ptsHRT202Plant Taxonomy and Systematics8 credit ptsHRT206Vegetable Crop Management8 credit ptsHRT301Plant Propagation8 credit ptsIKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit ptsIRR200Principles of Irrigation8 credit ptsMCR101Introduction to Microbiology8 credit ptsPSC102Botany8 credit ptsPSC104Soil Science8 credit ptsPSC215Plant Physiology8 credit ptsPSC221Fundamentals of Plant Protection8 credit ptsRestricted electives 40 Credit Points

Select five (5) subjects from the following:

CodeSubjectCredit PointsAGB310Agricultural Marketing8 credit ptsAHT231Agricultural Finance and Business Management8 credit ptsAGR237Property Planning and Development8 credit ptsHRT201Landscape Design8 credit ptsHRT207Flower Crop Management8 credit ptsHRT308Temperate Fruit and Nut Crop Management8 credit ptsHRT314Tropical and Subtropical Horticultural Crop Management8 credit ptsUnrestricted electives 16 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit ptsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at Charles Sturt University.
74.7%
Overall satisfaction
80.4%
Skill scale
62.7%
Teaching scale
84.9%
Employed full-time
$61.2k
Average salary