Program Overview
The University of Western Australia's Agricultural Technology program equips students with the skills and knowledge to develop data-driven and sustainable agriculture strategies. The program emphasizes data management, GIS, and remote sensing to enhance agricultural productivity while reducing environmental impact. Graduates are prepared for careers in agribusiness, precision agriculture, agricultural research, and consulting. Ranked 22nd globally in Agricultural Sciences, the program offers hands-on experience through fieldwork and industry partnerships.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Agricultural Technology major is a 3-year (BSc) or 4-year (BSc[Hons]) undergraduate program offered at the University of Western Australia. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to develop effective, efficient, and sustainable agricultural and farming strategies by integrating data and technology. The program emphasizes the importance of data-intensive technology in increasing production efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.
Objectives:
- To provide a broad agricultural background.
- To develop skills in data management and analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing.
- To contribute to sustainable food production.
Outline:
Level 1:
- Core Units (18 points):
- AGRI1001 Feeding the World (6 points)
- SCIE1104 Science, Society and Data Analysis (6 points)
- SCOM1101 Communicating Science (6 points)
- Bridging Units:
- CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry (6 points) - Required for students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Chemistry ATAR or equivalent or higher.
- MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals (6 points) - Required for students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher.
- SCIE1500 Analytical Methods for Scientists (6 points) - Required for students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher or who have not completed MATH1721.
Level 2:
- Core Units (24 points):
- AGRI2201 Pasture and Livestock Systems (6 points)
- CITS2401 Computer Analysis and Visualisation (6 points)
- SCIE2205 Science Work Placement (6 points)
Level 3:
- Core Units (24 points):
- AGRI3003 Decisions from Data in Agriculture (6 points)
- ECON3300 Agricultural Economics and Marketing (6 points)
- GEOG3301 Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing (6 points)
- SCIE3314 Crops and Cropping Systems (6 points)
Popular Combinations:
- Agribusiness
- Finance
Careers:
- 'AgTech'/digital agriculture
- Precision Agriculture
- Agricultural Research
- Advisor/Consultant
- It can be studied full-time or part-time.
- The program is delivered on-campus.
- Starting dates are Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Honours are available.
- The program is available as a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).
- The program is ranked 1st in Australia and 22nd in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2023).
- Students have the opportunity to participate in fieldwork and utilize the Remotely Piloted Aerial Sensing Platform (RASP) for research and practical experience.
- The program includes a Science Work Placement unit (SCIE2205) and a Science Consultancy Project unit (SCIE2206) to provide students with practical industry-relevant experience.
- The program emphasizes the importance of addressing global challenges such as climate change and increasing demand for food and fiber.
- The program provides students with the skills to assess agricultural systems using scientific methods.
- The program is designed to help students develop critical thinking and scientific skills.
- The program is taught by esteemed professors and researchers.
- Students have the opportunity to attend international conferences and summits.
- The program is designed to prepare students for a future in the rapidly evolving field of agricultural science.
