Agriculture pathway program

This program provides a pathway from a range of diplomas into CSU’s Bachelor of Agriculture. The aim of the program is to provide graduates with Practical, relevant and up-to-date technical knowledge and skills desired by the agricultural industry.

Delivery of this degree is via supported distance education, which means you will undertake subjects online, along with some on campus study support at GOTAFE’s Rural Industries Campus in Wangaratta.

Course details

Diplomas included in this pathway program:

• GOTAFE Diploma of Agriculture
• National Centre for Diary Education Australia (NCDEA) Diploma of Agriculture

Once students complete one of the qualifications listed above, they then enrol in CSU’s Bachelor of Agriculture. Features of this program include;

• guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Agriculture
• 6 months credit towards the degree
• the ability to complete the degree part-time in 5.5 years. In the first year of study, students are only required to complete one subject per session.

Course duration

Students have to ability to complete the degree in 5.5 years part-time. Refer to Study pattern for further details.

Study pattern and subjects

Year 1, Session 1: AHT101 – Professional Skills in Agriculture & Horticulture, AGB110 – Agricultural Economics
Year 1, Session 2:AGS107 – Precision Agriculture & Data Handling, PSC104 – Soil Science
Year 2, Session 1: AHT231 – Agricultural Finance & Business Management, AGB310 – Agricultural Marketing
Year 2, Session 2: MCR101 – Introduction to Microbiology
Year 3, Session 1:CHM108 – Chemical Fundamentals, PSC102 - Botany
Year 3, Session 2: Animal Anatomy & Physiology, AGS301 – Weed & Pesticide Sciences
Year 4, Sesison 1: AGR203 – Production Analysis & Optimisation, AGS203 – Agricultural Biotechnology
Year 4, Sesison 2: ASC370 – Ruminant Production, OSC201 – Invertebrate Pests
Year 5, Session 1: AGR220 – Extension, PSC202 – Crop & Pasture Science
Year 5, Session 2: AGR202 – Food, Environment & Culture, PSC271 – Crop Agronomy
Year 6, Sesison 1: PSC415 – Soil Management

Course costs

CSU degrees are supported by the Commonwealth government. This means you can defer your university fees by using a HECSHELP loan. This is then repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches a certain threshold. Or, there is a discount for students who pay their fees upfront.

How to apply and enrolment criteria

Students enrol direct to CSU. Admission requirements to enrol in this course is completion of one of the diplomas or advanced diploma listed above. Simply apply online using the following details:

• Program Code: 4410AG
• Admissions Code: ETAG
  

For more information

Find out more about CSU’s pathway programs in Wangaratta, including how to apply:

• Call CSU on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or make an online enquiry
• If you would like to discuss further in person, please contact Robyn Farley, Centre Manager on Ph: 03 5723 6132 to confirm a suitable time.