Diploma of Agricultural Studies
Charles Sturt University
CRICOS provider number: 00005F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12018
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
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.
Areas of study
Agriculture, Agribusiness
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.
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.
Admission criteria
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
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.
Other applicants
Refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the Charles Sturt University website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Contact us
For more information about any of Charles Sturt University's courses, call Charles Sturt University on 1800 275 278 or search the Charles Sturt University website.
Study Link
Study Link is Charles Sturt University’s Preparation for University Study program, offering a suite of over 20 short, self-paced subjects that have been designed to help build academic skills, fill knowledge gaps and give you practical experience and confidence in studying online. Study Link subjects help your transition to university study, with dedicated subject coordinators available to help you along the way.
Study Link subjects are non-credit bearing and free for most Australian residents. For more information, visit Study Link on the Charles Sturt University website.