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Master of Agricultural Science

Masters (Coursework)

Enhance your knowledge and skills for a future in the rapidly evolving field of agricultural science with a specialisation of either Agricultural Economics, Crop and Livestock Farming Systems, Genetics and Breeding or Soil Science and Plant Nutrition The challenges...

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

72510, 074945E

Study Mode

In person

About this course

World populations and economies are increasing their demands for food and fibre. Agricultural systems are placed under pressure to meet environmental, social and economic goals. To maintain or increase production levels, an understanding of the complex factors that shape agricultural systems is required. This course prepares you with the knowledge and skills you need for a future in the rapidly evolving field of agricultural science.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) have successfully completed prior tertiary study in science or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.

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Admission Requirements

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

You could find career opportunities as an environmental consultant, environmental manager, agricultural scientist, land economist, agricultural consultant and many more.

Career Pathways You could find career opportunities as an environmental consultant, environmental manager, agricultural scientist, land economist, agricultural consultant and many more.

Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research. Find out about our world-class research at UWA Science Global.

Further Study Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research. Find out about our world-class research at UWA Science Global.

Course structure

Conversion

Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for course by the course coordinator must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Core

Take all units (18 points):

Option

Students in the course by coursework and dissertation take 24 points from this group.

Option

Students in the course by coursework only take 12 points from this group:

Agricultural Technology specialisation

Take all units (30 points):

For students doing coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points.

Crop and Livestock Farming Systems specialisation

Take all units (24 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:

For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points.

Genetics and Breeding specialisation

Take all units (24 points):

Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:

For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points.

Soil Science and Plant Nutrition specialisation

Take all units (30 points):

For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).

88.9%

Overall satisfaction

91.7%

Skill scale

72.2%

Teaching scale

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