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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Bachelor of Agribusiness and Master of Agricultural Economics

  • Bachelor

A globally relevant economics degree that focuses on analysis of production, consumption, and trade issues in the global food, fibre and energy sectors. This combined bachelor's and master's (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
CM014
Study Mode
In person

About this course

By completing this combined bachelor's and master's course you will graduate with both a Bachelor of Agribusiness and a Master of Agricultural Economics. In your first three years you will complete the Agricultural Science and Agribusiness (Extended Major) where you will learn both the agricultural science and fundamental business, managerial and economic knowledge and skills necessary to address the scientific and managerial challenges in food systems and value chains, followed by a semester of postgraduate study. You will then complete a final year of postgraduate study in the Master of Agricultural Economics. The master's component of the course will give you an appreciation of key elements of agricultural economics, with the overall course emphasis on the application of theory to real world circumstances. The core themes of the course are - applied economic analysis, policy analysis, and agribusiness management and analysis. If you decide not to continue in the CBM you can exit after three years with a Bachelor of Agribusiness (Advanced). Note that the Advanced Bachelor Degree is available only as a CBM exit award. It is not offered for direct enrolment and is not awarded on completion of the CBM.

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.

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
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
  • 86
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 308
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 344
Trinity College Foundation
  • 338
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 70
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 90
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
  • 86
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 308
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 344
Trinity College Foundation
  • 338
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 70
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 90
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
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

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

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

Career Pathways

As the demand for food, fibre and natural resources keeps growing and the challenge for a more sustainable production is increasing, the need for Agricultural Economists will give our graduates exciting opportunities.

Career opportunities include:

  • Consulting
  • Agribusiness
  • Grain marketing and grains trading
  • Economic advice agencies
  • Banking
  • Insurance and risk management
  • Development agencies
  • Government and non-governmental organisations in developed or developing countries





Career Pathways

As the demand for food, fibre and natural resources keeps growing and the challenge for a more sustainable production is increasing, the need for Agricultural Economists will give our graduates exciting opportunities.

Career opportunities include:

  • Consulting
  • Agribusiness
  • Grain marketing and grains trading
  • Economic advice agencies
  • Banking
  • Insurance and risk management
  • Development agencies
  • Government and non-governmental organisations in developed or developing countries





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