Program Overview

Bachelor of Agribusiness and Master of Agricultural Economics

A globally relevant economics degree that focuses on analysis of production, consumption, and trade issues in the global food, fibre and energy sectors.

Course Details

• Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent
• Level of study: Undergraduate + Postgraduate
• Course Code: CM014
• CRICOS code: B
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1

Careers and Further Study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

• Consulting
• Agribusiness
• Grain marketing and grains trading
• Economic advice agencies
• Banking
• Insurance and risk management
• Development agencies
• Government and non-governmental organisations in developed or developing countries

Postgraduate Study at UWA

• Master of Agricultural Economics

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

• For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study.
• Fees are subject to annual indexation.

International Student Fees

• There is no current fee information available for this course.

Scholarships

• Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 16
• Canadian High School (except Quebec): 80
• French Baccalaureate: 13.5
• Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 570
• GCE A-Levels: 12
• German Abitur: 2.6
• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 17.5
• Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 79
• Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 86
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 30
• Malaysian STPM: 15
• Monash University Foundation Year: 308
• NCUK Foundation Program: 12
• Norwegian Vitnemål: 4.6
• Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 12
• South African National Senior Certificate: 5.8
• South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 344
• Sweden Slutbetyg: 16.5
• Trinity College Foundation: 338
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 8
• University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 74
• US College Board Advanced Placements: 12
• US College Board SAT: 1270
• Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 70
• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 90

English Competency

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

Mathematics Requirement

• WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

How to Apply

Domestic Pathways

• Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC.
• Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS.

International Pathways

• International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
• International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.

Course Structure

• In your first three years, you will complete the Agricultural Science and Agribusiness (extended major) and a semester of postgraduate study.
• You will then complete your selected specialisation in the Master of Agricultural Economics.

Why Study This Course?

• Gain the professional skills and knowledge expertise to understand the economic and societal conditions as well as the biological and physical factors that shape global agricultural production.
• The master’s degree offers both technical and applied economics training across areas that are immediately relevant to career opportunities in economic consulting, agribusiness, government and non-governmental organisations.
• UWA has built strong links with industries and professional networks to increase your career opportunities upon graduation.

You'll Learn To

• Obtain a focused expertise on the physical and social sciences of the agricultural sector.
• Research and apply principles associated with clean, ethical and sustainable production.
• Apply proven methodologies and leading strategies in business management and resource management.
• Gain a knowledge base of current microeconomic approaches as they apply to the field of agriculture, natural resource management, and the environment.

Work Integrated Learning

• Develop your employability skills through a science work placement.
• The following units are available to all science undergraduate students who are looking to gain practical hands-on industry relevant experience:
  • SCIE2205 Science Work Placement Unit
  • SCIE2206 Science Consultancy Project

Facilities

• Plant Growth Facility: The UWA Plant Growth Facility (PGF) provides a high-quality, functional and practical growing site for carrying out experiments under controlled conditions.
• Shenton Park Field Station: Dedicated facility supporting plant and animal research.