The Master of Science (MABS) in Animal Biosciences lets you specialise in several areas: Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Nutrition and Metabolism, or Animal Behaviour and Welfare. In a single year, you’ll complete six courses and a major research project or 12- to 16-week internship — learning in high-quality research and lab facilities focused on genomics, nutrient analyses, physiology, welfare, meats and microbiology.

If working directly with communities is most important to you, the Master of Capacity Development and Extension is an ideal fit. Whether in social justice, crafting environmental solutions, or influencing stakeholders, it’ll guide you to make a difference both on a local and international scale. Regardless of your background or discipline, you’ll be immersed in an environment where decision-making, open communication, and conflict management are practised and valued. You'll gain the practical skills, critical perspectives, and hands-on experience you need to launch or accelerate a career in development, advocacy, or policy.

In the Master of Environmental Sciences programme, you will gain state-of-the-art knowledge in environmental science, policy, and sustainability to find solutions to the dangers plaguing our land, air, and water. Spanning one year, the programme allows you to grow and learn from globally recognised faculty with expertise across a wide spectrum of areas connected to environmental sciences, including controlled environment agriculture, toxicology, soil and water health.

To improve global food systems, you can’t just rely solely on laboratory research and technical expertise. The Master of Food, Agricultural and Research Economics equips you with a strong skillset in economics, policy development, business analysis, and communications. Learning is by doing, empowering you to come up with solutions to real challenges in the agri-food sector. You can participate in a group consultancy project to exercise those skills, and become a well-rounded expert in economic analysis and quantitative methods.

The MSc in Food Safety and Quality Assurance prepares you for industry and government positions, with its career-focused curriculum equipping you with knowledge of food systems, risk analysis, detection and control of foodborne pathogens, food policy development, and food law. You’ll undertake a minimum of seven courses, with the option to pursue a hybrid of on-campus and online learning.

Looking to build your experience in landscape architecture through design studio work? The Master of Landscape Architecture is exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll gain the professional skills and theoretical knowledge to enter fields such as landscape restoration, waterfront and coastal development, urban design and planning, and more. The MLA will take you to communities and regions to engage in small to large-scale practical projects.

The Master of Planning is designed for future leaders that want to help shape and support rural communities. Tailor your programme to build on your current skills, tackling the challenges and opportunities arising in rural, Indigenous, and remote communities. Connect with professional planners, and a network of national and international scholars in rural planning and development.

The world needs more leaders in plant breeding, crop production, and plant science. The  Master of Plant Agriculture was designed to meet this demand. Learn with the latest technology and customise your programme to your interests, whether that’s in breeding and genetics, biochemistry and physiology, or crop production systems.

Sustainability is the future of agriculture and food security. Through the Master of Sustainable Agriculture, you’ll get to immerse yourself in the latest advancements in sustainable plant and livestock agricultural practices in the span of 16 months. What’s more, you’ll develop a range of career-focused skills in data analysis, agricultural economics, communication, and leadership, with opportunities to conduct real-world internships and join field trips to agricultural operations.