Associate Degree of Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)

    Associate Degree of Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 26,201 / year(s)
    Next IntakeMay 26, 2026

    Associate Degree of Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)

    About

    Overview

    • The Associate Degree of Engineering will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.
    • As the only Agricultural Engineering degree in both Australia and New Zealand, you’ll gain the unique knowledge and skills to make a difference in your career with UniSQ’s Associate Degree of Engineering (Agricultural). A significant proportion of your degree will involve project-based learning with industry connection and aligns with the United Nation's sustainable development goals.
    • Toowoomba is at the epicentre of the Darling Downs’ agriculture and farming industries, giving UniSQ the edge with genuine industry knowledge and understanding as well as providing you with a premium education through UniSQ’s link to the world-class research centre in Agricultural Engineering.
    • With highly practical, relevant and rigorous course work, you’ll be prepared to work with machinery, soil and water management in areas including sustainable agricultural production and hydraulics; which will allow you to apply engineering solutions to agricultural problems.
    • Already hold a Diploma through TAFE or experience through work? Then fast track your degree with the credit you’ve already earned.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

    • English (Units 3 & 4, C), and
    • General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

    We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

    It is also recommended that you have studied Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.

    English language requirements

    You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

    If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

    Inherent requirements

    There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Associate Degree of Engineering before applying.

    If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.

    Career

    Career outcomes

    • With a huge shortage of skills in the agricultural industry, your degree will make you an indispensable employee in many major corporations.
    • Agricultural engineering associates work in a range of settings, including government departments such as water supply, agriculture, forestry, soil conservation and environment protection agencies, as well as private engineering firms.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    26,201 / year(s)

    Associate Degree of Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)

    University of Southern Queensland

    University of Southern Queensland

    Australia

    Australia, Toowoomba