Master of Agriculture and Environment

About the course

The Master of Agriculture and Environment is a postgraduate coursework degree focused on tackling major challenges such as food security, climate change, and carbon, water and environmental management. You’ll build cross-disciplinary skills in project management and gain practical experience through lab, field and research-based capstone units. The program suits graduates seeking to apply science and economics to modern agricultural and environmental systems in a Master coursework agriculture discipline.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across agriculture, environmental management and sustainability, applying expertise in climate adaptation, natural resource and water management, and food systems. Career pathways may include project officer or manager roles in agribusiness, government and policy agencies, consulting, research support, and environmental or land management organisations. The degree prepares you for professional work bridging science, economics and applied decision-making in Master-level agriculture and environment careers.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)