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Agriculture and Environment degrees

Agricultural and Environmental Engineering degrees

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Do you want to understand the impacts of humans on biodiversity and the environment, or explore how we can live more sustainably? Are you committed to understanding and developing systems for positive environmental change? Our Agricultural and Environmental Engineering degrees can see you providing innovative solutions that help the sustainable development of our society. 

As an Environmental engineer, you could help respond to the growing pressures on our environment. Design, plan, and implement solutions to protect human health and natural ecosystems while working to improve all aspects surrounding humanity and its essential relationship to nature.

UniSQ Environmental Engineering degrees will give you the skills to design systems for recycling wastewater, reducing industrial energy consumption, and monitoring air quality. Gain hands-on laboratory experience, and benefit from extensive connections and opportunities to complete practical industry projects.

As the world’s population continues to increase, we will need to double food production by 2050 to meet global demands, while protecting our fragile resources for the 'Dining Boom' (National Geographic, 2017). So what can be done to help? As an agricultural engineer, you will design, plan, supervise, manage, and build environmentally impactful solutions. 

UniSQ’s Agricultural Engineering degrees will provide you with the expertise to make a positive impact. Study the design of intelligent irrigation systems to maximise crop yield (whilst saving valuable water resources) or the use of precision agriculture to increase the effectiveness and accuracy of fertiliser and herbicide application. 

 

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Fraser

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Graduating from a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) , Fraser is conducting research at UniSQ’s Centre for Agricultural Engineering alongside international robotics and agriculture companies.
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What is Agricultural and Environmental Engineering?

Environmental engineers work at the intersection of engineering, biology, and environmental science to develop solutions to various environmental challenges. Environmental engineering courses at UniSQ will focus is on protecting public health and the environment by designing systems for water purification, waste management, air quality improvement, and pollution control. You will also work with other professionals on sustainable energy projects, soil remediation, and habitat restoration.

What do environmental engineers do?
Environmental engineers work at the intersection of engineering, biology, and environmental science to develop solutions to various environmental challenges. Environmental engineering courses at UniSQ will focus is on protecting public health and the environment by designing systems for water purification, waste management, air quality improvement, and pollution control. You will also work with other professionals on sustainable energy projects, soil remediation, and habitat restoration.
What do agricultural engineers do?

If helping the world with food production, crop yields, and water management interests you, we offer many agricultural engineering degrees to suit your needs. Here at UniSQ, we offer degrees in engineering, agricultural technology and management, engineering science, and engineering fundamentals. You’ll be able to apply your skills to areas such as water supply, agriculture, forestry, soil conservation, environmental protection agencies.

Why study a Agriculture and Environment Engineering degree at UniSQ?

People are often drawn to agricultural engineering due to humanitarian and ecological concerns — they want to make the world a better place, and it’s a path of study that offers the practical means to do so.

Agricultural engineers are highly sought after by governments and engineering firms, as they’re equipped with a broad range of highly adaptable skills. Accordingly, an agricultural engineering degree can open the door to many career opportunities. Whether you want to go into research, biosystems engineering, farm equipment engineering, crop yield maximisation, or more, you’ll be able to pursue a career that makes a positive difference in the world.

At the University of Southern Queensland, we provide a welcoming environment and community for you to complete your study. Whether you’re undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate agricultural engineering degree, we offer flexible ways to study options both on-campus and online study. You won’t find better agricultural engineering courses in Australia

What kind of hands-on experience can I expect?
Our Agricultural and Environmental Engineering degrees are immersed in a rich hands-on learning environment. Beyond theoretical instruction, you can benefit from state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, simulating real-world scenarios. UniSQ's strong industry ties offer unique networking opportunities and insights into the latest sector trends. Emphasis on practical industry projects allows students to tackle real-world challenges, collaborating with industry experts to devise innovative solutions. This comprehensive approach throughout our Agriculture and Environment degrees ensures you not only grasp the academic concepts but also gain practical skills, preparing you for a successful career in their chosen field.
What are the career opportunities for graduates with Agricultural and Environmental Engineering degrees?

Graduating with environmental and agricultural engineering degrees from UniSQ can lead to a range of career options, including:

Are agricultural and environmental engineers in demand?
Yes, with the world's population continuing to increase, there is a need to double food production by 2050 to meet global demands. This necessitates the expertise of agricultural engineers to design and implement solutions that protect our resources. Agricultural engineers are key in creating sustainable, efficient solutions that increase yield while conserving resources, thereby meeting global food demands responsibly.
Are flexible study options available?
UniSQ understands the need for flexibility in our Agricultural and Environmental Engineering degrees. We provide a range of study options to cater to diverse needs, including on-campus, external, and online learning formats depending on the degree you choose. Whether you prefer to study your degree part-time or full-time, we offer the flexibility to balance your education with other commitments. Discover the different ways you can study at UniSQ.

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