Bachelor of Agricultural Science

This degree prepares students for national and international careers in regional or metropolitan locations, in the areas of agronomy, soil science, horticulture, livestock production, digital agriculture, farm management, research, policy and consultancy. Underpinned by science, you’ll build an understanding of all major biological and agribusiness disciplines essential to modern agriculture, including soil, plant and livestock science and management, digital agriculture, agribusiness and farm practice change. You’ll study contemporary, relevant subjects and have the opportunity to tailor your study towards your area of interest through your choice of major (in agronomy, livestock production, mixed farm business, horticulture or digital agriculture) and restricted electives.

Gain international experience through our annual agricultural study tours or international exchanges through Charles Sturt University global. Build skills in consultancy, entrepreneurship and leadership.

Charles Sturt’s Agricultural Industry Internship program will give you real-world industry experience and make you one of the most highly sought graduates in industry. Walk to our 1,600 hectare farm managed to national standards in best management practice and be hands on with our commercial sheep, beef and broadacre cropping enterprises. 

Located in the heart of one of Australia’s most productive agricultural regions and with a long, proud history in agricultural education, Charles Sturt aims to deliver graduates with an authentic understanding of the agricultural industry and real skills to make them job-ready.