Bachelor of Science – Agricultural Technology
Bachelor of Science – Agricultural Technology
The Agricultural Technology major provides a broad agricultural background along with the necessary skills in data management and analysis, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing. You will learn how to integrate this information to develop strategies for agricultural and farming systems. Learn to develop effective, efficient and sustainable agricultural…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Agricultural Technology major provides a broad agricultural background along with the necessary skills in data management and analysis, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing. You will learn how to integrate this information to develop strategies for agricultural and farming systems.
Learn to develop effective, efficient and sustainable agricultural and farming strategies with the integration of data and technology.
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Why study this course
Agricultural technology (‘AgTech’) is rapidly developing and there is a high demand for skilled graduates in this area
UWA aims to make a contribution to sustainable food production
You’ll learn to
integrate agricultural knowledge with skills in geographic information systems (GIS), programming and data analysis, to guide decision making for improved agricultural productivity
be a critical thinker who is scientifically skilled and able to address global challenges such as climate change and increasing demand for food and fibre
show knowledge of farming in Western Australia and skills to assess agricultural systems using scientific methods
Career Pathways
The Agricultural Technology major trains you with the scientific and problem-solving abilities required for the many career opportunities in agriculture including (but not limited to):
‘AgTech’/digital agriculture
Precision Agriculture
Agricultural Research
Advisor/Consultant
Farming
Further Study
Graduates can further their studies by taking a master’s degree in:
Master of Agricultural Science
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
