Course overview
With the world’s population expected to hit 9.7 billion by 2050, reliable access to affordable and nutritious food is paramount. Moreover, the agricultural practices used to grow and harvest this food is key to food security.
With this master qualification you can apply the latest sustainable practices to farming and agriculture work to strengthen natural capital, production output and profitability. You'll understand how to use technology to improve crop yield, streamline food supply chains or enhance food product design to improve food security.
You’ll customise your course by majoring in either Agricultural Systems or Food Security.
This course is ideal if you picture yourself developing solutions to nourish growing populations using modern and sustainable methods. You'll graduate ready to engage with government or NGOs to give input on policies that help drive innovation in farming and agriculture to improve both food accessibility and environmental conservation.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Agronomist
- Agricultural consultant
- Food security analyst
- Sustainable agricultural advisor
Industries
- Agriculture
- Farming
- Food security
- Agricultural technology
- Agricultural research
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
In this master, you will study the farming systems that are responsible for ensuring a secure food supply both in Australia and globally. You will examine farming systems used around the world, and the science and technology for crop, pasture, livestock and food production, including the role of genetics and management of achieving sustainable production within environmental constraints.
You will also learn how emerging technologies are used for the management of crops and livestock and the role these technologies play in driving sustainability outcomes and strengthening Australia’s agriculture and food industries.
In your first year you will choose to major in either Agricultural Systems or Food Security, and in your second year you will undertake a research project relating to your major.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree in a science field.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$29,748*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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Your application pathway
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| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | 21 Apr 2025 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Applications now open | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Applications now open | 28 Jan 2027 |
| Semester 2, 2027 | 1 Mar 2027 | 1 Jul 2027 |
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