Agricultural Economics and Science in Agriculture

Doctor of Agricultural Economics and Doctor of Science in Agriculture

The degrees of Doctor of Agricultural Economics and Doctor of Science in Agriculture shall not be conferred until the candidate is a graduate of eight years€™ standing from the degree which qualified him or her for candidature. The degree may be awarded for published work which, in the opinion of the examiners, has been generally recognised by scholars in the field concerned as a distinguished contribution to knowledge.

Master of Agricultural Economics and Master of Science in Agriculture

Graduates of the University of Sydney who have completed units of study acceptable to the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources or persons who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications equivalent to those required of a graduate of the University of Sydney, may apply for admission as candidates for the degree of master.

Candidates engage in research culminating in a thesis for four to six semesters full-time or pro rata part-time. Some honours graduates (or equivalent) may be eligible for a minimum candidature of two semesters full-time. The first full year of candidature is normally on probation.