Undergraduate
Agribusiness
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Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
Hours
Frequently asked questions
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This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Pathways
This major prepares students for challenging and rewarding career opportunities in the following agricultural sectors and industries:
- Food Production
- Food Wholesaling and Retailing
- Agrichemical Companies
- Breeding Companies
- Consulting Firms
- Financial Services
- Agricultural Supply and Logistics
- Agricultural Procurement and Input Suppliers
Studying an Agribusiness major can also lead to the following careers:
- Land Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Commodity Trade Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Production Supervisor
- Marketing Coordinator
Further Study
Graduates can further their studies by taking a master’s degree in:
Master of Agricultural Science
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.6
- 75.5
- 254
- 324
- 14.5
- 280
- 61
- 1130
- 56
- 75
Admission requirements
Mathematics requirement
This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.
WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR
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.
How to apply
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Albany (Regional campus)
- Part-time
- Full-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Undergraduate
- MJD-AGBUS
- 3 years (BSc), 4 years (BSc[Hons])
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Popular combinations
Why study this course
- Build the knowledge and professional work skills you need to contribute solutions to issues of food security and global food production
- Explore different facets of the agricultural industry, such as international trade, business management, marketing, policy formation and more
- Learn the business and economics behind assuming managerial and leadership roles in the field
You'll learn to
- demonstrate a fluency with the factors and conditions affecting the agricultural industry
- build practical and transferable skills in management, teamwork, critical thinking and communication directed toward the strategies needed to implement growth and sustainability in the agri-food and farming sectors
- apply skills and knowledge to real-world scenarios in agricultural planning, distribution and innovation
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) helps bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing opportunities for students to gain hands-on, practical industry relevant experience and for employers to help shape the graduates of tomorrow.
Your degree options
Plant Growth Facility
The UWA Plant Growth Facility (PGF) provides a high-quality, functional and practical growing site for carrying out experiments under controlled conditions.