Food Security in Murdoch University, Australia

Food Security in Murdoch University

Course Description

With the human population expected to reach over 8 billion people by 2030 according to the UN, managing future food security is of vital importance. Food and feed production industries worldwide are facing an increasing number of challenges that impact on food availability and access. The ever-increasing risk of inadvertent spread of pests and diseases due to international trade and travel means biosecurity is now crucial to protect our food supply chain.

Develop a sound understanding of what food security is, including the pillars underpinning food security and the key challenges now and in the future. Your core focus will be on understanding the long-term vision and strategies required to ensure that present and future generations will have on-going food security, achieved in ways that do not impact on the environment.

You’ll explore policies that underpin food security and trade in a global context, and be able to investigate the concept of producing, protecting and providing food to ensure sustainable food production for present and future generations.

4 reasons to study a Master of Food Security at Murdoch

• This course is one of a kind in Australia and draws on Murdoch’s strong research strengths in crop and pasture and agricultural biotechnology, where we have an Excellence in Research rating of well above world standard.
• Learn from teaching staff who have significant practical experience ensuring learning is at the forefront of professional practice.
• Benefit from our strong ties to industry and to conduct projects that focus on in-depth analysis of an issue of relevance in the workplace.
• Learn from case-studies that highlight the practices involved in food security.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

• recognising the global challenges to food security
• understanding the range of agronomic, environmental, socio-political and economic factors impacting on the food supply chain
• discovering the magnitude of food losses caused by pests and diseases
• developing solutions to a chosen global food security issue.

Your career

Our students have successfully gained employment in the public and private sectors, including the consulting industry in Australia and overseas.

You will be able to pursue careers in fields such as agriculture and international development, acting in policy, technical, research and administrative roles within organisations such as the State or Federal Departments of Agriculture or development agencies, and private industry, or their international counterparts.

Careers could include:

• Intergovernmental Advisor
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Agricultural Consultant.

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal