Program Overview

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Food Security Major (MSc AgriFoodSecur)

Overview

Food security has become a critical global issue due to factors including climate change, global conflicts, population growth, supply chain disruption, and food waste. There is an urgent need for people who can provide smarter and more sustainable approaches to food production and manufacturing.

This major will give you essential knowledge and skills in food security and sustainable land management, focusing on agricultural systems, aquaculture, and food science. The program covers the science and technology behind crop and livestock production, as well as food manufacturing, aiming for sustainable outcomes within environmental constraints.

You will develop specific skills in areas such as soil health, alternative fertilization methods, aquaculture for food security, and food product development. Additionally, you will develop proficiency in data analysis for informed decision-making and become familiar with emerging technologies for precise management of agricultural resources.

You will apply your learning to real-world challenges in food security through a significant research project.

This major is offered within the Master of Science (Agriculture and Food Security).

Careers

• Food security specialist
• Agricultural scientist
• Aquaculture coordinator
• Environmental consultant
• Food product developer
• Policy analyst
• Research scientist
• Sustainable farming consultant

Industries

• Agribusiness
• Food manufacture
• Government
• Research

What You'll Learn

• Acquire professional skills in sustainable management of soil, crop, livestock, and food manufacture for food security, GC1, GC6
• Acquire, use, and contribute to new agricultural and food scientific knowledge and expertise relating to a broad range of professional situations informed by food security requirements, recognizing the importance of continuous training and education, GC1, GC2, GC6
• Students will be effective communicators of sustainable agricultural and food technologies and their integration for food security, GC3, GC4
• Understand the global and cultural issues in food security and how these impact on the practice and management of farming systems and food availability, GC4, GC5
• Appreciate the importance of cultural and individual human rights and how these impact on the study of food security in relation to sustainable agricultural production and food manufacture; embrace the diversity and opportunities presented by different cultures, value environmental, indigenous, and other community perspectives, GC4, GC5
• Work both as an independent scientist and within teams, either as a professional leader, or as a collaborator, using industry-relevant problem-solving and decision-making skills, GC2, GC3, GC6

Why Study Food Security at Curtin?

Address Global Challenges

The technical and scientific skills you'll gain will allow you to tackle a range of food security challenges in agricultural industries.

Benefit from Excellent Facilities

Enhance your practical abilities in our modern laboratories, data centers, and through field research.

Real-World Insight

Opportunities to engage with industry will give you real-world insight and build your professional networks.

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree. Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and Scholarships

Please view the Master of Science (Agriculture and Food Security) degree for indicative fees.

How to Apply

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Course Structure

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Campuses

• Australia
• Colombo
• Dubai
• Malaysia
• Mauritius
• Singapore

Teaching Areas

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Business and Law
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Science and Engineering

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Specialisations

Specialisations Available from Humanities and Science:

1. Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
2. Advertising Design Specialisation
3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
4. Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
5. Asian Studies Specialisation
6. Chinese Language Specialisation
7. Construction Management Specialisation
8. Creative Writing Specialisation
9. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
11. Digital Design Specialisation
12. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
13. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
14. Environmental Planning Specialisation
15. Fashion Design Specialisation
16. Fine Art Specialisation
17. Geography Specialisation
18. Graphic Design Specialisation
19. Graphics Specialisation
20. History Specialisation
21. Illustration Specialisation
22. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
23. Interior Architecture Specialisation
24. International Development Specialisation
25. Journalism Specialisation
26. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
27. Photography Specialisation
28. Principles of Planning Specialisation
29. Professional Writing Specialisation
30. Screen Production Specialisation
31. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
32. Social Justice Specialisation
33. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
34. Theatre Arts Specialisation
35. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
36. Web Media Specialisation
37. Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations

Specialisations Available from Humanities and Science:

1. Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
2. Advertising Design Specialisation
3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
4. Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
5. Asian Studies Specialisation
6. Chinese Language Specialisation
7. Construction Management Specialisation
8. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
9. Creative Writing Specialisation
10. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
11. Designing Fashion Specialisation
12. Digital Design Specialisation
13. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
14. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
15. Environmental Planning Specialisation
16. Fashion Design Specialisation
17. Fine Art Specialisation
18. Geography Specialisation
19. Graphic Design Specialisation
20. Graphics Specialisation
21. History Specialisation
22. Illustration Specialisation
23. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
24. Interior Architecture Specialisation
25. International Development Specialisation
26. Journalism Specialisation
27. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
28. Photography Specialisation
29. Principles of Planning Specialisation
30. Professional Writing Specialisation
31. Screen Production Specialisation
32. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
33. Social Justice Specialisation
34. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
35. Theatre Arts Specialisation
36. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
37. Web Media Specialisation
38. Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations

Specialisations Available from Humanities, Science, and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies:

1. Advertising Design Specialisation
2. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
3. Asian Studies Specialisation
4. Biological Diversity Minor
5. Climate Change Science Minor
6. Construction Management Specialisation
7. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
8. Creative Writing Specialisation
9. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
11. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
12. Environmental Management Minor
13. Environmental Planning Specialisation
14. Fashion Design Specialisation
15. Fine Art Specialisation
16. Food Science Minor
17. Forensic Studies Minor
18. Geophysics Minor
19. Geospatial Technology Minor
20. Go Global – Internship Specialisation 1
21. Go Practice – Internship Specialisation 1
22. Graphic Design Specialisation
23. Graphics Specialisation
24. Illustration Specialisation
25. Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Specialisation
26. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
27. Interior Architecture Specialisation
28. International Development Specialisation
29. Landscape Restoration Minor
30. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
31. Mapping and Land Planning Minor
32. Metallurgy Minor
33. Mining Minor
34. Optimisation Minor
35. Photography Specialisation
36. Principles of Planning Specialisation
37. Screen Production Specialisation
38. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
39. Social Justice Specialisation
40. Strategic Studies Specialisation
41. Theatre Arts Specialisation
42. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
43. Web Media Specialisation
44. Web Presence Specialisation

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