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Master of Agriculture and Food Security

Curtin University

  • Perth, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Curtin University campus

About the program

Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in Agriculture and Food Security offered by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and undertake an original research project in Agriculture and Food Security. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • Researchers in academia or industry
  • Technical advisors
  • Consultants
  • Teachers
  • Economists
  • Marketing and management roles throughout the agri-food chain

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time research programme. Individual students are integrated within their supervisor’s group and school. Assessment is by a written thesis examined in an oral viva.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A bachelor degree in a science field.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent (some courses need a cognate degree, work experience or a prerequisite background; MBA courses need 3 years of relevant work experience)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Agriculture and Food Security admission requirements at Curtin University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$51,536 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$12,900 AUD

Program details

CampusCurtin Perth (Bentley)
Faculty or schoolAcademic Studies
DepartmentDepartment of General Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteCurtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Science in Agriculture and Food Security.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    28 Jan 2027

    75 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.