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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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Master of Agricultural Economics

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Agricultural Economics is a globally relevant economics degree that focuses on analysis of production, consumption, and trade issues in the global food, fibre and energy sectors.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
73530
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The fast-track course consists of 12 units, completed over 18 months, and the full program for students from a non-cognate background consists of 16 units completed over 24 months. Entry to the program is available in either semester. The degree is offered by Agricultural and Resource Economics group located within the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment. The UWA Agricultural and Resource Economics group is one of Australia's top ranked research groups in the field of Agricultural and Resource Economics, and teaching is lead by staff with expertise in: agricultural policy analysis, bioeconomic modelling, environmental economics, consumer demand analysis, production efficiency analysis, water economics, development economics, and many other areas of applied economics, including technology adoption, the design of agri-environmental schemes, the use of non-market valuation techniques, agribusiness analysis, international trade.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) completed prior studies at a tertiary level with significant content in economics, statistics/econometrics or mathematics ; or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) completed prior studies at a tertiary level with significant content in economics, statistics/econometrics or mathematics ; or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

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

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways
Career opportunities for graduates from the program are broad and include consulting, agribusiness, grain marketing and grains trading, economic advice agencies, banking, insurance and risk management, development agencies, and government and non-governmental organisations in developed or developing countries.
Career Pathways Career opportunities for graduates from the program are broad and include consulting, agribusiness, grain marketing and grains trading, economic advice agencies, banking, insurance and risk management, development agencies, and government and non-governmental organisations in developed or developing countries.
Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

Course structure

Conversion

Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the course must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Core

Take all units (18 points):

Option - Coursework and Dissertation

Students in the course by Coursework and Dissertation, take 24 points (4 units) from this group:

Option - Coursework Only

Students in the course by Coursework only take 12 points (2 units) from this group:

Agribusiness specialisation

Take all units (24 points):

For students enrolled by coursework, take 3 units (18 points), for students enrolled by coursework and dissertation, take 1 unit (6 points):

Development specialisation

Take all units (24 points):

For students enrolled by coursework, take 3 units (18 points), for students enrolled by coursework and dissertation, take 1 unit (6 points):

Production and Resource Economics specialisation

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
88.9%
Overall satisfaction
91.7%
Skill scale
72.2%
Teaching scale
Data source

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