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Agricultural Economics, Plant and Soil Sciences – by research

Masters.
The University of Western Australia

50

in world course ranking*

4

in local course ranking*
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About the course

This Masters course will allow students to gain a sophisticated understanding of agricultural economics, plant and soil science in order to contribute to research in your field or develop your career prospects. Students are typically able to choose to undertake coursework only options or a minor thesis as part of the program.

What you might learn

Students can choose units of study such as experimental horticulture, soil science, microbiology or laboratory skills, including an option of undertaking placements for some courses. Training throughout the degree will help you to develop key skills to specialise in that subject area.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as lecturer, researcher, soil conservationist, food chemist, plant geneticist, agricultural policy analyst, and etc. in companies including Cargill, Syngenta, Food and Agriculture Organisation, General Mills, SGS, and etc.

Living Costs in Perth**



Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,255 - 1,660

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 866 - 1,146

Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 8

Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***


*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2019)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

Tuition fees per year

A$ 45,500

Information

Duration

2 years

Upcoming Intakes

Jan 2020

Course Code

097178E

Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

International Loyalty Program

Up to A$7,000

International Master's by Coursework Scholarship

Up to A$7,000

UWA Undergraduate Scholarships (China / Indonesia / Vietnam)

Up to A$7,000

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