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Diploma of Agricultural Studies

ProviderCharles Sturt University
Course code: UAC214484UniversityStudy area: AgricultureData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

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 Diploma of Agricultural Studies to develop a strong, science-based understanding of the challenges facing the industry.

Gain base-level knowledge and support ethical and sustainable food systems in one of the fastest changing fields in the world. Develop a strong, science-based understanding of the challenges facing the industry and gain the confidence to make your mark – whether you’re just starting in agriculture or looking to advance your career.

You will have the flexibility to study on campus or online. If you choose online, you may have opportunities to come on campus for intensive schools to learn in our state-of-the- art facilities, including AgriPark, 2,000- hectare Global Digital Farm and Cool Soil Initiative – with integrated digital technology – the National Life Sciences Hub and our rhizolysimeter.

Build your foundational understanding of agriculture and agricultural business management, make industry connections through the experts you’ll learn from, and use the study you do in this diploma as direct entry to our Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management.

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Practical experience

Gain practical experience in our state -of-the-art agriculture facilities including our 2,000 hectare commercial mixed farm, when you study on campus at Wagga or through intensive schools if you choose to study online. You may also choose to study an elective subject that includes workplace learning within industry.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Visit the Charles Sturt University website for current fee information.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

This course is the ideal pathway into the Bachelor of Agricultural Science, the Bachelor of Agriculture or the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management. Complete your Diploma and get entry – with credit – into one of these bachelor’s.
Or 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.

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Areas of study

Agriculture, Agribusiness

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Applicants with recent secondary education

A completed High School Certificate with minimum required ATAR or equivalent.

OR

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.

Other applicants

Refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria.

English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Campuses & intake dates

  • Wagga WaggaNSW