Undergraduate

Agribusiness and Agricultural Science (Extended Major)

Combine practical business skills with your interests in agriculture to tackle the global challenge of creating a sustainable food future.
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Address

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

8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

Students graduating with an extended major in agribusiness and agricultural sciences are in high demand by employers.

Graduates will thrive in:
  • Agricultural businesses 
  • Banks
  • Insurance companies
  • Private consulting firms
  • Government departments 
  • Non-governmental organisations

Graduates may work as:
  • Policy Analyst 
  • Commodity Trade Analyst 
  • Financial Analyst 
  • Production Supervisor 
  • Marketing Coordinator
Students graduating with an extended major in agribusiness and agricultural sciences are in high demand by employers.

Graduates will thrive in:
  • Agricultural businesses 
  • Banks
  • Insurance companies
  • Private consulting firms
  • Government departments 
  • Non-governmental organisations

Graduates may work as:
  • 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:

Graduates can further their studies by taking a master’s degree in:

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

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

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$46,400.00
2025
$49,000.00

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

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.

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

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

The global population is increasing, and with it comes the need for a profitable and economically viable agribusiness sector to meet the food and fibre demand of humanity. This extended major will combine practical business skills with your interests in agriculture to tackle the global challenge of creating a sustainable food future.

About the course

The global population is increasing and with it comes the need for a profitable and economically viable agribusiness sector to meet the food and fibre demand of humanity. The agribusiness sector is important and dynamic in producing food and fibre, consumer expenditure and employment creation. The sector also faces many challenges that requires innovative and visionary leadership.

Agribusiness and Agricultural Science Extended Major

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-AGBDM
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BSc), 4 years (BSc[Hons])
Agribusiness and Agricultural Science Extended Major
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-AGBDM
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BSc), 4 years (BSc[Hons])
Honours Available
  • Yes
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Agribusiness
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

Why study this course

  • Gain the professional skills and knowledge expertise that shape global agricultural production
  • With continued world population growth, job opportunities associated with the science, economics and business of agriculture, continue to expand
  • Learn the science underlying animal husbandry and crop systems and apply business strategies to capitalise on innovation and cutting-edge best practice

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.

Student story

Ming Chua

Student story
Ming Chua

You'll learn to

  • Obtain a focused expertise on the physical and social sciences of the agricultural sector, including economics and marketing, agribusiness finance, principles of agribusiness management, farm management, crop and animal production, soil science and genetics
  • Research and apply principles associated with clean, ethical and sustainable production
  • Develop hands-on, transferable scientific and business skills for attractive employability across the spectrum of the agricultural industry

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.

West Australia
Ranked 1st in Australia and 22nd in the world for Agricultural Sciences (GRAS 2023)

Fieldwork in Science

Students on a boat in Elizabeth Quay
Facility

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.

Facility