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.Flexible study options allow you to undertake the Associate Degree in Farm Production at your own pace – and you have the option to further your studies with the Bachelor of Agriculture Science.

We recommend the following Study Link subjects for this course.

• SSS010 Introduction to Chemistry
• SSS072 Maths Skills 2 – Intermediate A
• SSS076 Introduction to Statistics
• SSS077 Essay Writing 1 – Style
• SSS078 Essay Writing 2 – Structure
• SSS086 Transition to Uni Study

Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)

All students originally enrol in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Pass Stream). Suitable students transfer into the Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) at the end of the third year.

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 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. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

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. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

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.