Master of Agricultural Science (with Specialisations)
Advance your agriculture career with the Master of Agricultural Science (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University. Redirect or enhance your capabilities for a diverse career in the agricultural, agribusiness or sustainability sector.
Prepare for leadership roles in policy, research and strategic management in a wide range of industry contexts.
Why study with us?
Our master's is a great pathway to a research degree. Your study will include a research component, 32-point dissertation and preparatory subjects.
Learn at our agriculture hub
We're located in the heart of Australia's major agricultural region in Wagga Wagga. Our on-campus farm features horticulture, livestock and cropping enterprises managed to industries' best practice. Our campus is home to the most sophisticated underground root growth laboratory in the southern hemisphere. We also offer five state-of-the-art laboratories and modern glasshouse facilities, working models of a range of irrigation systems, and an on-campus 1,600-hectare university farm.
Industry connections
As Australia's largest provider of agricultural, horticultural and wine science education, we proudly support rural industries in Australia. Our strong industry connections mean you'll learn the skills and knowledge to make an impact in your profession.
Learn from experts
Our academic staff are internationally acclaimed researchers in their fields of agricultural and environmental sustainability. They're developing ecological strategies to combat pests, delving into geospatial research, and championing new technologies and natural environments.
New and emerging technologies
We focus on new and emerging agricultural technologies in all elements of the course to assist in the improvements of farming and operational practices.
Specialisations / Majors
Sustainable Agriculture :Shape the future of agriculture by developing your expertise in the natural resources, and human and economic factors affecting agricultural sustainability.
Agricultural Business Management: Build on your previous experience to develop a critical understanding of the agricultural supply chain through independent research and analysis. Refine your business management skills to succeed in any agricultural context.
Digital Agriculture:Develop your proficiency in emerging agricultural technologies, including global positioning systems, remote sensing, information technology and database management systems.
Campus Information
Wagga Wagga
Situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Wagga Wagga - known simply as Wagga to locals - has a proud sporting history, a thriving cultural calendar including theatre, music, art and markets, and a growing restaurant and café scene.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
This course will prepare you for a range of leadership roles in agriculture, including agricultural consultant, agricultural extension officer, or Landcare officer. You could move into advisory, policy or advocacy roles. Work in catchment management, agricultural education and training, executive management, rural counselling, agricultural consultancy, agricultural finance and natural resource management.
PSW Opportunity
Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane:
Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates
Other Locations (Regional centres and other regional areas):
International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional
2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A completed Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider.
OR - A completed Graduate Certificate in Agriculture from a University or other tertiary education provider (or equivalent).
OR - A completed Graduate Diploma in Agriculture from a University or other tertiary education provider (or equivalent)
OR - Relevant Industry experience from the agricultural/business sector of at least 3 years or equivalent knowledge gained through alternate means
For More Infromation Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 109132E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
68640 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A