Agricultural Science (Sustainable Agriculture) Charles Sturt University

Overview

The Agricultural Science (Sustainable Agriculture) degree from Charles Sturt University is a great pathway to a research degree. Your study will include a research component, 32-point dissertation and preparatory subjects.

• Learn at our agriculture hub

We're located in the heart of Australia's major agricultural region in Wagga Wagga. Our on-campus farm features horticulture, livestock and cropping enterprises managed to industries' best practice. Our campus is home to the most sophisticated underground root growth laboratory in the southern hemisphere. We also offer five state-of-the-art laboratories and modern glasshouse facilities, working models of a range of irrigation systems, and an on-campus 1,600-hectare university farm.

• Industry connections

As Australia's largest provider of agricultural, horticultural and wine science education, we proudly support rural industries in Australia. Our strong industry connections mean you'll learn the skills and knowledge to make an impact in your profession.

• Learn from experts

Our academic staff are internationally acclaimed researchers in their fields of agricultural and environmental sustainability. They're developing ecological strategies to combat pests, delving into geospatial research, and championing new technologies and natural environments.

• New and emerging technologies

We focus on new and emerging agricultural technologies in all elements of the course to assist in the improvements of farming and operational practices.

Career opportunities:

• This course will prepare you for a range of leadership roles in agriculture, including agricultural consultant, agricultural extension officer, or Landcare officer. You could move into advisory, policy or advocacy roles. Work in catchment management, agricultural education and training, executive management, rural counselling, agricultural consultancy, agricultural finance and natural resource management.