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Undergraduate Certificate in Agricultural Studies

Certificate

Dig into Charles Sturt University's 120 years of agriculture education and benefit from our strong connections with industry and government. Start your career or upskill in your current role with the Undergraduate Certificate in Agricultural Studies.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

0.5 - 1 years full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$6,128 per year

About this course

Overview

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Agricultural Science, the Bachelor of Agriculture or the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management. Complete your certificate and get entry - with credit - into one of these courses.

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.

Entry requirements

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent)
A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) 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
Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalent, evidenced by a detailed resume

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry 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

Did you know that there are currently four jobs in the agriculture sector for every graduate and 40 per cent of those roles are actually in cities? A career in agriculture can really take you places.
Forge a career path as a farm technical assistant and experience the diversity of the role through working in reselling stores and selling industry products. Or further your studies with one of our undergraduate or postgraduate programs in agriculture - so you'll be able to tailor your studies to land your dream career in the industry.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjectLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningAHT101Foundations of Agriculture8 credit ptsRestricted electives (24 Credit Points)Legend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Select three (3) subjects from the following:

AGB110Agricultural Economics8 credit ptsAGB165Agribusiness Systems8 credit ptsAGR130Biology in Agriculture8 credit ptsAGS100Livestock Production Systems8 credit ptsAGS120Managing Contemporary Farm Systems8 credit ptsAGS160Plant Production Systems8 credit ptsCHM108Chemical Fundamentals8 credit ptsIKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit ptsLAW110Business Law8 credit ptsMCR101Introduction to Microbiology8 credit ptsPSC104Soil Science8 credit ptsGEN173Preparing for University Study8 credit ptsLIT115Academic Literacies8 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.

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