Master of Food Security

The Master of Food Security at Murdoch University gives students the skills to address challenges around sustainable food production and distribution in Australia and abroad. Across two years of full-time study, you'll explore topics such as food systems analysis, nutrition, agricultural resource management, food policy, and the social and economic factors shaping access to food. Teaching integrates local and global perspectives, with a strong focus on challenges relevant to Australia’s unique climate, agricultural industries, and cultural context.

This coursework master’s degree is structured around a mix of core and elective units, each worth a set number of credit points. The academic year is divided into semesters, and students usually complete a combination of research-focused assignments, written assessments, and group projects. A major feature is the research project or industry-based placement, allowing you to tackle real-world food security issues in collaboration with local government, agribusiness, or research organisations.

Students gain skills in policy analysis, research methods, sustainable supply chain management, and community engagement. The Master of Food Security is suited to those looking to build a career in agricultural policy, research, food supply chain management, or non-government organisations working within the food sector.

International students should check the official page for entry and English proficiency requirements. While studying, you may work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and the qualification can support eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream in Australia.

• Food security policy adviser
• Agricultural researcher
• Food supply chain manager
• NGO project officer (food and agriculture)
• Government food and agriculture officer
• Sustainability consultant (agrifood sector)
• Roles within Australian research institutions, agribusiness, and international aid organisations