Associate Degree in Farm Production

Agriculture is the lifeblood of our communities – in our own backyards or around the globe. The Associate Degree in Farm Production from Charles Sturt University will give you a solid foundation in agricultural knowledge and skills. You’ll explore the biological and socio-economic aspects of farming systems and production. So you’ll be ready to step into farm management or other associated agricultural services in a paraprofessional capacity.

The flexible nature of this degree means you can study agriculture online or on campus at Wagga Wagga. Plus, you can study farming at your own pace – adjusting your study load as you go – and you have the option to further your studies with the Bachelor of Agriculture Science.

This course is part of the Charles Sturt Advantage – meaning you could get a guaranteed spot in your course before you sit your final Year 12 exams!

Explore where you'll learn. Take a 360° interactive tour of our on-campus farm in Wagga Wagga.

Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)

Transfer into the  Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)

Students are normally required to hold a minimum GPA of 5.0 in their final two years of full-time equivalent study for admission into the course Honours stream. Students should note that meeting the minimum GPA of 5.0 does not guarantee an Honours place; where there are limited places available due to supervision capacity, project resourcing, or unusually high numbers of applicants, offers can be subject to a competitive ranking process.

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 65 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
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.
OR
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.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements.

NOTE: This course contains workplace learning components requiring students to spend time on a farm and/or agricultural businesses.

Bachelor of Agriculture

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 65 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
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.
OR
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.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements.

NOTE: This course contains workplace learning components requiring students to spend time on a farm and/or agricultural businesses.

Associate Degree in Farm Production

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 60 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
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.
OR
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.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

NOTE: This course contains workplace learning components requiring students to spend time on a farm and/or agricultural businesses.

1. providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
2. have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
   1. a minimum overall score of 6
   2. no individual score below 5.5
3. obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.

The Associate Degree in Farm Production at Charles Sturt University empowers you to address the challenges facing the agricultural industry and help feed the world through the use of modern, sustainable agricultural practices. When you graduate from this agriculture degree, you’ll be ready to step into farm management or associated agricultural services in a paraprofessional capacity.

Step 1: Choose a course

Step 2: Prepare

Step 3: Where to apply

Step 4: Accept your offer