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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science (Agriculture and Food Security) (Coursework)

Course code: #MC-AGFOOD

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science (Agriculture and Food Security) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $40,070 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    107626K

Highlights
Research

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 06-July-2023 2023-07-06
Fall-February 08-February-2024 2024-02-08
Winter-July 04-April-2024 2024-04-04
Fall-February 06-February-2025 2025-02-06

Overview

Master of Science (Agriculture and Food Security)

This master's program at Curtin University will allow candidates to acquire knowledge and skills for agricultural systems and food security. 

Candidates will study farming systems and ensure a secure food supply in Australia and globally

The program will cover science and technology for crop, pasture, livestock and food production and their integration into viable farming systems

Special emphasis is placed on emerging technologies for the precise management of crops and livestock and the role of these technologies in ensuring sustainable and environmentally sound production systems in the future. 

A research project in an area relevant to agricultural systems or food security is an important component of the program.

What you'll learn

  • Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of agriculture and food security that extends beyond what is typically associated with the bachelor level and that provides a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context.
  • Can apply their knowledge, understanding, and problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to agriculture and food security
  • Can clearly and unambiguously communicate their conclusions, along with the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • Can integrate knowledge, handle complexity, and formulate judgements, including reflection related to relevant social and ethical responsibilities
  • Comprehend and respect that agriculture and food security is an international disciplines with varying perspectives, as demonstrated in the diversity of opinions identified while undertaking this course.
  • Have developed the learning skills to allow them to continue to study and practice in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$45,770

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $5,700
Tuition 1 person $40,070

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport
  • English Language Proficiency Evidence
  • Visa Documents (if applicable)
  • Academic Transcript
  • CV/Resume (Not applicable for SLIIT - Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - applicants)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

68
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Curtin English offers three pathways to improve your language proficiency to meet the English pre-requisites for entry to university or Curtin College.

Name of ProgramEntry requirementsDisciplineDurationPathway
General English

IELTS: From 3.0

PTE: From 25

TOEFL: From 25

General English 120 weeksGeneral English 2
General English 220 weeksGateway English
Gateway English

IELTS: From 5.0

PTE: From 36

TOEFL: From 40

-6-24 weeks

Curtin College  

English Language Bridging

English Language Bridging

IELTS: From 5.5

PTE: From 42

TOEFL: From 52

-2-17 weeks

undergraduate or 

postgraduate course

Your Curtin English course can be packaged with your chosen degree

If you are planning to study Curtin English as a pathway to Curtin College or Curtin University, you will apply through your application for your undergraduate, postgraduate or diploma program. 

You will receive a conditional offer that packages your University or College course with the Curtin English pathway that you will need to complete.


Academic background and requirement

  • A bachelor's degree in a science field.

Subject to the course duration, applicants usually require a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor's Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma

Career opportunities

  • Food Sanitation Worker
  • Farming Sector Advisor
  • Agricultural Manager
  • Food Technologist
  • Agricultural and Food Scientist

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