Engineering Science (Agricultural Engineering)

USQ is the only providers of Agricultural Engineering degrees in both Australia and New Zealand, and has links to the world class research centre – National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture. Therefore, if you want to become a Professional Engineer, and have a 3 year engineering degree but no work experience, USQ’s Master of Engineering Science (Agricultural Engineering) will get you there.

Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for the engineering profession. In addition to the hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, you will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is sustainable agricultural production, the environmental impact of intensive agriculture or water allocation, your project will provide insight to the profession of an Agricultural Engineer.

The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

7 x Core courses8

plus Major Courses6

plus 2 x Elective2

plus 5 x Practice courses0

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

ENG8208Advanced Engineering Project Management

ENG3104Engineering Simulations and Computations

ENM2600Advanced Engineering Mathematics

ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering

ENG8001Masters Dissertation A

ENG8411Masters Dissertation B

ENG8412Masters Dissertation C1

Agricultural Engineering Major:

AGR3303Agricultural Materials and Post-Harvest Technologies

ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management

AGR4305Agricultural Soil Mechanics

ENV3104Hydraulics II

ENV4106Irrigation Science

ENV4107Water Resources Engineering

Elective Courses:Select two units from the following:

AGR3304Soil Science

AGR3305Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture

ENG8103Management of Technological Risk

ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment

ENG8205Technology Management Practice

ENV3105Hydrology

ENV4203Public Health Engineering

ENV4204Environmental Technology 

ENV5205Solid and Liquid Waste Treatment

MEC3303System Design

MEC4406Robotics and Machine Vision 

Practice Courses:

AGR3903Soil and Water Engineering Practice 2

AGR3905Agricultural Engineering Practice

ENG3902Professional Practice 1

ENG4903Professional Practice 2

ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

Footnotes

 1 Two units.

Entry requirements

• 3-year degree in engineering or spatial science or equivalent

    or

• An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent

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 6.5 or equivalent.

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

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 6.5 or equivalent.

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

Pre-requisites

•  3-year degree in engineering or spatial science or equivalent

    or

• An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent

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