Engineering Science (Agricultural Engineering)

Gain an edge through genuine industry knowledge

Make an impact in the future of agriculture with the help of USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering Science (Agricultural Engineering). As a part of Australia and New Zealand’s only Agricultural Engineering degree, USQ offers a unique practical, skill and knowledge based course to begin your future career. Study while you work, either via distance or on campus, and have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

Why Agriculture?

Toowoomba is at the epicentre of the Darling Downs’ agriculture and farming industries; giving USQ the edge through genuine industry knowledge and understanding. With a highly practical, relevant and rigorous course, linked to the world-class research centre in Agricultural Engineering; you will study sustainable agricultural production, precision agriculture, agricultural machinery, hydraulics, hydrology and post-harvest technology that will prepare you for the real world.

With a huge shortage in skilled Agricultural professionals, you are guaranteed to secure a position as an Engineering Technologist, Technical Officer or Sales and Support Consultant and work in a challenging, but influential area of the engineering world.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x Major24

Plus 6 x practice courses (0 unit value)0

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 Courses:

CIV1501Engineering Statics

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

MEC1201Engineering Materials

SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers 

Year 2 Courses: 

AGR2301Agricultural Science

AGR2302Agricultural Machinery

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

ENV2103Hydraulics I

ENV3105Hydrology

MEC2402Stress Analysis 

 One Elective - see Electives

Year 3 Courses: 

AGR3303Agricultural Materials and Post-Harvest Technologies

AGR3304Soil Science

AGR3305Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture

ENG3003Engineering Management

ENG3111Technology Design Project

ENV4106Irrigation Science

Two Elective - see Electives

Practice Courses:

AGR2902Field Practice

AGR3903Soil and Water Engineering Practice 2

CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist 

ENV2902Hydraulics Practice 

Electives:

ELE1301Computer Engineering 

ELE2103Linear Systems and Control

ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations

ENV2201Land Studies

ENV3104Hydraulics II 

MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I

MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3

MEC2202Manufacturing Processes

MEC2301Design of Machine Elements

MEC2401Dynamics I

MEC3203Materials Technology

MEC3303System Design

 Any approved BEng (AgrEng) course

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4SA) and Mathematics B (4SA)

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: 13/71

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.

• A-level Mathematics or equivalent

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