Associate Degree of Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)

Only program in Australia and New Zealand!

As the only Agricultural Engineering program in both Australia and New Zealand, you’ll gain the unique knowledge and skills to make a difference in your career with USQ’s Associate Degree of Engineering (Agricultural). The Associate Degree of Engineering will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.

Already hold a Diploma through TAFE or an Agricultural College? Then fast track your degree with the credit you’ve already earned.

Why Agriculture?

Toowoomba is at the epicentre of the Darling Downs’ agriculture and farming industries, giving USQ the edge with genuine industry knowledge and understanding as well as providing you with a premium education through USQ’s link to the world-class research centre in Agricultural Engineering. With highly practical, relevant and rigorous course work, you’ll be prepared to work with machinery, soil and water management in areas including sustainable agricultural production and hydraulics; which will allow you to apply engineering solutions to agricultural problems. As an external student you also have access to the course work provided by USQ, giving you a first-class education experience from anywhere around the world. 

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x Major16

plus 6 x Practice courses (0 units value)0

Total    16

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses:

CIV1501Engineering Statics

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

CIV1500Applied Mechanics

ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics

MEC1201Engineering Materials 

SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers 

Year 2 courses: 

AGR2301Agricultural Science 

AGR2302Agricultural Machinery 

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics 

ENV2103Hydraulics I 

ENV3105Hydrology 

plus three electives - see Electives

Practice courses: 

AGR2902Field Practice 

CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice 

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 

ENG2909Work Experience - Associate 

ENG2911AD Capstone Project 

ENV2902Hydraulics Practice 

Electives: 

AGR3303Agricultural Materials and Post-Harvest Technologies

AGR3304Soil Science 

AGR3305Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture 

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENV2201Land Studies 

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics 

MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I 

MEC2402Stress Analysis 

or any approved Bachelor of Engineering Science (Agricultural) course

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA)
• Recommended study: Mathematics B (mathematics A is assumed)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• Mathematics B is recommended (mathematics A is assumed)

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.