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Agricultural Science - Agricultural Economics

The University of Western Australia

Master
24 months
Duration
40100 AUD/year
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About

The challenges of a rapidly growing population and the limitations of land and fresh water all affect the ability of agriculture to meet the demand for food, fibre and fuel. Agricultural Science - Agricultural Economics from The University of Western Australia provides the research, technology and information for the sustainable, profitable and ethical development of the agricultural industry.

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Overview

About The 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. The Agricultural Science - Agricultural Economics is offered by The University of Western Australia .

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.

Career Pathways

You could find work as an environmental consultant, environmental manager, agricultural scientist, land economist, agricultural consultant any many more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
  • Microeconomics: Policy and Applications
  • Agricultural Economics and Marketing
  • Data Use in the Natural Sciences 
  • International Agriculture: Research and Development (Agricultural Economics)
  • Environmental and Resource Economics
  • Agriculture and Economic Development
  • Consumer Behaviour and Demand Analysis

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS or TOEFL needed

Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
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GMAT admission requirements GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800.
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English requirements

IELTS admission requirements IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
6.5 (required)
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TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
82 (required)
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PTE Academic admission requirements PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
64 (required)

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 074945E

  • a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
  • the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
  • met the prerequisite for the chosen specialisation, as set out in 4 (2) to 4 (5).

Tuition Fee

  • International

    40100 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 80200 AUD for the full programme and a duration of 24 months.

Domestic Average Annual Fee - $9,094.47 (Commonwealth supported students).

Funding

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.

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