Drive meaningful change through the development of creative and critical perspectives on sustainability, and innovative ways of enhancing agriculture for the medium to long term.

Holistic approach

This course emphasises socially acceptable and economically viable sustainable systems that enhance or maintain the natural resource base and ecosystems influenced by agriculture. It includes subjects in resource economics, managing rural change, and reading in science and agriculture. Elective subjects are available in agriculture/rural management, irrigation and water resource management, cropping systems management, and extension and capacity building.

Find your path

You can complete the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Sustainable Agriculture with credit in each higher level for the subjects completed. You can also choose to complete between one and four subjects a session, or choose to study a limited range of subjects during Session 3 (November to February) to speed up your progress through the course.

Join a dynamic academic community

Charles Sturt University is the largest provider of agricultural, horticultural and wine science education supporting rural industries in Australia. Our industry links ensure your course is relevant and topical, and you graduate ready to make an impact in your profession.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Pathway to Master of Sustainable Agriculture

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Students are eligible for the Ag Institute 1st Year Graduate or Ag Institute 2nd Year Graduate membership to the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.

Graduated students are eligible for full membership to the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.