Overview

If you are seeking to upgrade your knowledge or skills in the agricultural industry, or you have a a degree in another field of study and are aiming to transition into the agricultural industry, University of New England's Master of Science in Agriculture is the course for you.

For over 60 years UNE has been at the forefront of agricultural education and research. The visionary, pioneering work carried out by Professor Bill McClymont at UNE laid the groundwork for our modern understanding of agricultural systems. McClymont's holistic model is still used to maximise production without losing focus on sustainable ecological, economic, social and environmental contexts. UNE maintains close links with the agricultural industry derived from our long experience in the teaching and research of agriculture.

Career outcomes

Agricultural scientists are in high demand and our graduates consistently rate us 5-stars for Full-Time Employment in the Good Universities Guide. Your career opportunities could include:

agricultural extension and consulting
agricultural research
banking and finance
agronomist
farm management
animal health, welfare and nutrition
agricultural and veterinary sales and marketing
government departments of primary industry
precision agriculture
education and training
soil conservation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Research Skills in Environmental and Rural Science
Research Synthesis in Environmental and Rural Science
Agriculture
Animals in Society
Organisms to Ecosystems
Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-24 00:00:00 , National

More details

If you are an international applicant you can apply at any time. We will consider late applications where possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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57

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IELTS

6

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Armidale, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

57

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE 000450G
Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Bachelor with Honours qualification (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.
Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37296 AUD / year

≈ 37296 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

35944 AUD / year

≈ 35944 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place (quotas apply) $7,658

Living costs

Armidale

Australia

1500 - 2100 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Armidale

Funding

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