Masters (Coursework)
This course focuses on sustainable agricultural practices and food security, exploring farming systems, emerging technologies, and their role in ensuring a secure food supply globally. Students can specialize in Agricultural Systems or Food Security and undertake a research project in their second year.
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.
A bachelor degree in a science field.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
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