GraduateAgriculture

Master of Research (Agriculture)

Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

The Master of Research (Agriculture) at Curtin University is a two-year full-time research degree that develops a strong critical and problem-solving approach to professional practice in the natural and physical sciences, and forms a basis for doctoral study. Graduates pursue research careers in agriculture and food systems, or continue to a PhD. Courses at Curtin are primarily taught on campus at the Bentley Perth campus. Indicative international tuition is around 43,300 Australian dollars per year.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$43,300
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

  • This is a genuine research degree with no coursework curriculum. It develops a strong critical and problem-solving approach to professional practice in the natural and physical sciences
  • forming a basis for doctoral study through an original supervised research thesis in an agriculture-related discipline

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112

Primary outcomeMLTSSLROL

On both MLTSSL and ROL, so it supports 189/190/491 generally and gets an extra boost through the Skilled Work Regional (491) pathway if you study or work regionally.

Assessed by VETASSESS

Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by VETASSESS

Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

Applicants must have qualified for a Bachelor Honours degree (First or Second Class) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants who have qualified for a Bachelor Honours (First or Second Class) are eligible to enter the Master of Research directly; on entry they do not take out their Honours qualification but elect to continue into the Master's degree, with Honours remaining available as an exit award. A supervisor and an approved research proposal must be secured before admission.

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