The fast-track course consists of 12 units, completed over 18 months, and the full program for students from a non-cognate background consists of 16 units completed over 24 months. Entry to the program is available in either semester. The degree is offered by Agricultural and Resource Economics group located within the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment. The UWA Agricultural and Resource Economics group is Australia's top ranked research group in the field of Agricultural and Resource Economics, and teaching is lead by staff with expertise in: agricultural policy analysis, bioeconomic modelling, environmental economics, consumer demand analysis, production efficiency analysis, water economics, development economics, and many other areas of applied economics, including technology adoption, the design of agri-environmental schemes, the use of non-market valuation techniques, agribusiness analysis, international trade.
About Master of Agricultural Economics
Why study agricultural economics?
- Understand what key biophysical, social, policy, and economic drivers are important to improve the management of agricultural production systems
- Expand and/or deepen your knowledge base in agricultural and resource economics
- Institute of Agriculture, including possibility of jointly-supervised thesis research
- This degree prepares you for careers in consulting, industry, government and non-governmental organisations
Entry Requirements
At The University of Western Australia (UWA), we understand that the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma focuses on inquiry, intercultural understanding and creativity. Given the rigorous, integrated nature of the IB curriculum, IB students are well prepared for university and will already be on an educational pathway consistent with UWA’s educational principles.
Our innovative course structure is based on a comprehensive international model and is wide-ranging and flexible, allowing you to be creative in choosing your pathway to success. You can choose from more than 65 course majors and will undertake units which have a global or cultural focus, such as a language or a Student Exchange or Study Abroad program. This ensures that just like the IB program, a degree from UWA equips you with a global outlook as well as critical analytical skills.
In addition to the career benefits of a UWA degree, you’ll enjoy an outstanding student experience. Our picturesque campus is located on the Swan River near Perth’s CBD, and we have more than 125 societies and clubs for you to choose from, ensuring you can enjoy a vibrant social, cultural and sporting life as a UWA student.
We believe it is important to accurately reflect IB scores in UWA admissions standards and have made significant adjustments to reflect the IB curriculum including students’ study of a second language and standard or higher-level mathematics. We welcome all applicants who have completed the IB program and who meet the following requirements:
- Satisfy the University’s English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in English language subjects (English A1 at HL or SL - Minimum score 4; English A2 at HL or SL - Minimum score 4; or English B at HL - Minimum score 5).
- Achieve a sufficient number of International Baccalaureate Diploma points to be offered a place.
- Satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major.
English Program Requirements
Qualification through WACE, TEE or equivalentPass in English, English Literature, or English as a Second Language
GCE O-level (GCSE and IGCSE)Minimum grade C / C6 in English, English Language, English (First Language) or English Literature.
Minimum grade A in IGCSE English as a Second Language, with grade 1(One) in Oral/Aural Communication.
Must be endorsed by CIE, OCR, Edexcel, AQA or other UK authority (independent and school-assessed O-levels are not sufficient).
Minimum grade A in IGCSE English as a Second Language, with grade 1(One) in Oral/Aural Communication.
Must be endorsed by CIE, OCR, Edexcel, AQA or other UK authority (independent and school-assessed O-levels are not sufficient).
TOEFL (paper-based)570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
Scholarship applicants require 580, with 45 in the Test of Spoken English (TSE) and 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE)
Scholarship applicants require 580, with 45 in the Test of Spoken English (TSE) and 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE)
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score)82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic)6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in EnglishC pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced EnglishB grade
CELT Bridging CourseOverall score of 70% with a minimum of 65% for each section
Law School requires an overall score of 80% with a minimum of 80% for reading and writing, and a minimum of 75% for speaking and listening.
Graduate School of Education requires an overall score of 75% with a minimum of 70% in reading and writing.
Dental School requires an overall score of 75% with a minimum of 70% in reading and writing.
UWA Business School requires an overall score of 70% with a minimum of 70% in reading and writing.
Law School requires an overall score of 80% with a minimum of 80% for reading and writing, and a minimum of 75% for speaking and listening.
Graduate School of Education requires an overall score of 75% with a minimum of 70% in reading and writing.
Dental School requires an overall score of 75% with a minimum of 70% in reading and writing.
UWA Business School requires an overall score of 70% with a minimum of 70% in reading and writing.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic)Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections,
59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section.
Law School requires an overall score of 70 with a minimum score of 70 in each section.
59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section.
Law School requires an overall score of 70 with a minimum score of 70 in each section.
Other qualifications assessed on an individual basis
English Requirements
- Min PTE : 64
- Min IELTS: 6.5
- Min TOEFL: 82