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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Agribusiness and Agricultural Science (Extended Major)

  • Non-Award

Combine practical business skills with your interests in agriculture to tackle the global challenge of creating a sustainable food future.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-AGBDM
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The global population is increasing and with it comes the need for a profitable and economically viable agribusiness sector to meet the food and fibre demand of humanity. The agribusiness sector is important and dynamic in producing food and fibre, consumer expenditure and employment creation. The sector also faces many challenges that requires innovative and visionary leadership. The extended major in Agribusiness and Agricultural Sciences will provide students with unique the opportunity to be part of this growing sector. Students learn both the agricultural science and business and managerial economic knowledge and skills necessary to address the scientific and managerial challenges in food systems and value chains.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 79
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 270
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 330
Trinity College Foundation
  • 300
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 66
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 79
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 270
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 330
Trinity College Foundation
  • 300
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 66
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

Mathematics requirement
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Albany

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways
Students graduating with an extended major in agribusiness and agricultural sciences are in high demand by employers.

Graduates will thrive in:
  • Agricultural businesses
  • Banks
  • Insurance companies
  • Private consulting firms
  • Government departments
  • Non-governmental organisations

Graduates may work as:
  • Policy Analyst
  • Commodity Trade Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Production Supervisor
  • Marketing Coordinator





Career Pathways Students graduating with an extended major in agribusiness and agricultural sciences are in high demand by employers.

Graduates will thrive in:
  • Agricultural businesses
  • Banks
  • Insurance companies
  • Private consulting firms
  • Government departments
  • Non-governmental organisations

Graduates may work as:
  • Policy Analyst
  • Commodity Trade Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Production Supervisor
  • Marketing Coordinator





Further Study

Graduates can further their studies by taking a master's degree in:

Further Study

Graduates can further their studies by taking a master's degree in:

Course structure

Students required to take bridging mathematics and or chemistry are advised to take these units in their first year of study.

Level 1
Core

Take all units (36 points):

Bridging

Bridging units must be successfully completed within the first 48 points of study. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete SCIE1500. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1720 and SCIE1500. Note:Students who have completed MATH1721, are not required to complete SCIE1500.

Level 2

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