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Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Master of Agricultural Science

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUM013UniversityStudy area: Agriculture, Environmental and Related StudiesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Crawley · WA

Course overview

The Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Master of Agricultural Science will prepare you to meet the demands of an agricultural industry undergoing rapid transformation by technology and digitalisation. It is structured as a four-year accelerated Combined Bachelor Master's program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. By completing this course, you will graduate with both a Bachelor of Agricultural Science and a Master of Agricultural Science.

In your first three years you will complete the Agricultural Science and Technology (Extended Major) where you will learn about key topics such as soil science, genetics, cropping systems, soil-plant interaction, livestock production, agricultural economics and grain marketing, followed by a semester of postgraduate study.

You will then complete a final year of postgraduate study in the Master of Agricultural Science. The master's component of this course is highly inter-disciplinary. You will be guided through a research project gaining skills in data analysis, interpretation and communication.

Why study this Combined Bachelor Master's course?

  • UWA is ranked 1st in Australia and 9th in the World for Agricultural Sciences (GRAS 2024)
  • Agricultural technology ('AgTech') is rapidly developing and there is a high demand for graduates in this area, especially those who are also skilled in agricultural science
  • UWA has built strong links with industries and professional networks to increase your career opportunities upon graduation

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 Scientist, Agricultural Consultant, Agronomist, Plant Breeder, Precision Agriculture/AgTech Specialist, Researcher and more.

Majors

Agricultural Science and Technology (Extended Major)

There's a critical need to produce food and fibre more efficiently and in a more sustainable manner. There are currently rapid changes in the agricultural sector, largely due to developments in agricultural technology (digital agriculture). This extended major provides knowledge in both the traditional agricultural science areas as well as the emerging data intensive agricultural technologies.

Prerequisites:

  • Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year
  • Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two first-year mathematics units
  • Chemistry ATAR OR an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year

Master of Agricultural Science

This course will provide you with a rigorous understanding of agricultural systems and how to maintain or increase production levels in a more sustainable manner. Upon completion, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for a future in the rapidly evolving field of agricultural science and technology.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24-26

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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