UWA School of Agriculture and Environment
Changing our understanding of the world’s natural resources
The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment is located in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. Surrounded by a wealth of agricultural, natural and mining resources, our location allows us to produce innovative research with worldwide application.
Our teaching and research benefit from a network of national and international collaborators, and our strong industry and government links are producing change in agricultural and environmental management, and regional development.
We have a strong track record in PhD supervision and external research grant success. The Australian Research Council rated Agricultural Science at UWA as 'above world standards' and Environmental Science at UWA as 'well above world standards' during the most recent Excellence in Research Australia assessment.
1st in Australia and 22nd in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2023)
2nd in Australia and 38th in the world for Environmental Science and Engineering (ARWU 2023)
42nd in the world for Agriculture and Forestry (QS 2023)
Higher Degree by Research opportunities and projects
Students who are interested in research projects should visit the Higher Degree by Research Application Portal and browse the Project Opportunities section.
All current projects and their supervisors are available in this Portal. This includes PhD and Master by research projects and scholarships. You can search by research areas or a specific school, see available scholarships and contact prospective supervisors. You can also directly contact a potential supervisor using the discipline links (above).
Our research
We are a research intensive school that spans the broad disciplines of Agricultural and Resource Economics,
Agricultural Science and Environmental Science.
Agricultural science
The agricultural science research group seeks science-based solutions to create a clean, ethical and sustainable future for agriculture.
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Agricultural and resource economics
The agricultural and resource economics group develops agricultural policies and management strategies for long-term sustainability.
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Environmental science
The environmental science research group seeks to understand the natural environment and protect it from human impact with sustainable solutions.
Read moreOur courses
- Bachelors
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Majors
Science graduates are in demand worldwide with job opportunities across a range of sectors. We offer a large variety of flexible and industry relevant undergraduate courses under the Bachelor of Science.
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Technology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Geographical Sciences
Extended Majors
Pursuing an extended major will provide you with a well rounded education and can open up greater career and postgraduate study opportunities.
- Agribusiness and Agricultural Science (Extended Major)
- Agricultural Science and Technology (Extended Major)
- Environmental Science and Management (Extended Major)
- Environmental Science and Ecology (Extended Major)
Combined Bachelor's Degrees
Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined bachelor’s degrees. You’ll complete two degrees in normally just four years – one comprehensive (where you’ll choose a major from a wide range of options) and one specialised (where you’ll take a defined study plan).
- Bachelor of Agribusiness and Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Commerce
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Commerce
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science
The combined BE(Hons)/BSc allows you to pair your engineering degree with another passion, broadening your career options and giving you an edge in a rapidly changing workforce. With just two additional semesters, you can graduate as an accredited engineer with your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) along with a Bachelor of Science and a major in Environmental Science.
Specialised Degrees
Prepare for your dream career with a specialised bachelor’s degree. You will take an extended major with a carefully designed study plan to give you in-depth knowledge of your chosen career or profession. You can complement this with a minor or electives from almost any study area.
- Bachelor of Agribusiness
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science
Combined Bachelor's and Master's (CBM)
The Combined Bachelor's and Master's (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for high-performing students. Over your first three years, you'll complete an extended major and a semester of more advanced study, followed by a final year of postgraduate study. On completion, you'll be awarded both a full bachelor's and a full master's degree in four years (2.5 + 1.5 years).
- Bachelor of Agribusiness and Master of Agricultural Economics
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Master of Agricultural Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Master of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science and Master of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Marine Science and Master of Environmental Science
- Master's
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A master's degree allows you to develop specialist skills and knowledge in your field of choice. A master's qualification can help you to stand out from the crowd in a competitive job market. We offer an extensive range of master's degrees in a number of different areas of study.
- Master of Agricultural Economics
- Master of Agricultural Science
- Master of Biotechnology
- Master of Environmental Economics (Online)
- Master of Environmental Science
For honours and master's research projects download the full lists below:
SAE Honours And Master's Research Booklet 2024 (PDF 1.74MB)
- Micro-credentials
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Our micro-credentials focus on skills that are in high demand by employers and industry - they are short and affordable so you can easily fit them into your lifestyle, with the flexibility to pick and choose what works for you. Update, upskill or reskill; complete a one-off micro-credential or stack them up and convert into credit towards an undergraduate or postgraduate course - the choice is yours.
- Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis – Measuring Benefits
- Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis – Practical Issues
- Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis – The Essentials
- Responsible Agricultural Practices
- Using R: Environmental and Agriculture Applications
Find out more about micro-credentials at UWA Plus
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Events and workshops
The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment hosts a number of events and workshops throughout the year for students, staff and members of the public. For more details of all our upcoming events, please contact the School Operations Team.
