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Master of Philosophy in Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies

Masters.
James Cook University

150

in world course ranking*

8

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.

Campus

  • Cairns
  • Townsville

Living Costs in Cairns**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,078 - 1,426
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 925 - 1,223
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 8 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***


*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2023)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

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Information

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2 years

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081368G

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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A$33,092

tick iconInternational Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTPS)

A$28,092

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