MC-AGFOOD

Agriculture and Food Security

Master by coursework

Develop solutions to nourish growing populations using modern and sustainable methods.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Master of Science (Agriculture and Food Security)
  • Duration

    Duration

    2 years full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    400
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    107626K
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

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Semester 1, 2024

1 May 2023

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Semester 2, 2024

1 March 2024

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Semester 1, 2025

Applications now open!

12 February 2025

Semester 2, 2025

3 March 2025

9 July 2025

Course outline

Overview

Overview

With the world’s population expected to hit 9.7 billion by 2050, reliable access to affordable and nutritious food is paramount. Moreover, the agricultural practices used to grow and harvest this food is key to food security.

In this master, you will study the farming systems that are responsible for ensuring a secure food supply both in Australia and globally. You will examine farming systems used around the world, and the science and technology for crop, pasture, livestock and food production, including the role of genetics and management of achieving sustainable production within environmental constraints.

You will also learn how emerging technologies are used for the management of crops and livestock and the role these technologies play in driving sustainability outcomes and strengthening Australia’s agriculture and food industries.

In your first year you will choose to major in either Agricultural Systems or Food Security, and in your second year you will undertake a research project relating to your major.

How this course will make you industry ready

With this master qualification you can apply the latest sustainable practices to farming and agriculture work to strengthen natural capital, production output and profitability.

You'll understand how to use technology to improve crop yield, streamline food supply chains or enhance food product design to improve food security.

You'll also be ready to engage with government or NGOs to give input on policies that help drive innovation in farming and agriculture to improve both food accessibility and environmental conservation.

What jobs can the Agriculture and Food Security course lead to?

Careers

  • Agronomist
  • Agricultural consultant
  • Food security analyst 
  • Sustainable agricultural advisor 

Industries

  • Agriculture
  • Farming
  • Food security
  • Agricultural technology
  • Agricultural research

 

What you'll learn

  • have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of agriculture and food security that extends beyond that 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 discipline with varying perspectives as demonstrated in the diversity of opinion 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

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A bachelor degree in a science field.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.0

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

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2024 Fee year:

$25,275*

Domestic

Domestic

2025 Fee year:

$27,044*

Domestic

Domestic

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2024

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2025

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

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  • Curtin course code: MC-AGFOOD
  • CRICOS code: 107626K
  • Last updated on: 25 December 2024

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