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OpenBachelor degreeAgriculture, Environmental and Related Studies

Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Arts

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUB009UniversityStudy area: Agriculture, Environmental and Related StudiesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Crawley · WA

Course overview

Career opportunities: Agricultural Consultant, Agricultural Scientist, Conservation Officer, Policy and Planning Manager, Public Relations Professional and more.

Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined bachelor’s degrees in Agricultural Science. You’ll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Agricultural Science where you will take a defined study plan and a Bachelor of Arts where you’ll choose a major from a wide range of options.

Why study this degree combination at UWA:

  • Maximise your career options by developing advanced agricultural science and training
  • You will graduate with two qualifications; having cut two years off the time it takes you to study two degrees
  • UWA is ranked 1st in Australia and 9th in the World for Agricultural Sciences (GRAS 2024)
  • Opportunity to cultivate your passion and develop transferable communication and critical thinking skills that employers are looking for
  • If you decide either degree isn’t right for you, you can exit it and complete the other 

Get career-ready with a UWA degree

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. To find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals, visit uwa.edu.au/students/employability

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Career Opportunities

Agricultural Consultant, Agricultural Scientist, Conservation Officer, Policy and Planning Manager, Public Relations Professional, Sustainability Consultant

Majors

The Bachelor of Agricultural Science will provide you with the skills in research, technology and knowledge for the sustainable and ethical development of the agricultural industry. You’ll learn to investigate the challenges of a rapidly growing population, climate change, and the limitations of land and fresh water and how this impacts the ability of agriculture to meet the demand for food.

Studying UWA’s Bachelor of Arts lets you cultivate your passions while developing career-ready transferable skills that are essential in every industry and can never be automated – they’ll set you apart from the competition and prepare you for a future-proof career.

You can combine the Agricultural Science and Technology (Extended Major) from the Bachelor of Agricultural Science with a wide range of majors from the Bachelor of Arts.

You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.

Entry requirements

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24-26

Use the ATAR 70 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • CrawleyWAAugust 2026
  • CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
  • CrawleyWA