Environmental studies, agricultural studies, and related fields encompass the breeding, growth, care, and gathering of plants and animals, along with the relationship between human activity and the natural world—specifically in an effort to better understand the environment and to protect it from harm.

For more information on the top courses and occupations in Australia, see the Environmental Studies and Fisheries Studies pages.

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Agriculture

Agriculture concerns the breeding and management of animals, and the breeding, cultivation, and harvest of crops and pastures. It includes the study of farming operations and techniques, including the study of agricultural markets to inform strategic decision-making, but does not encompass wider-scale agricultural economics or agribusiness.

Top Occupations

Occupation

Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000)

High demand in Australia*

Very high demand in Australia**

Very high demand in the UK

Agricultural consultant

27

Y

    

Estates manager

25

      

Farm manager

22

      

Fish farm manager

18

      

Plant breeder/geneticist

20

      

Rural practice surveyor

26

      

Soil scientist

25

      

* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.

Top Employers

  • Agricultural consultancies, including those in the pharmaceutical field
  • Farm management companies
  • Government authorities, including local authorities
  • Environmental consultancies
  • Agricultural equipment manufacturers
  • Food processing and -distribution companies
  • Retail food businesses
  • Trade associations in the agricultural field
  • Universities, in both lecturing and research capacities

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Forestry addresses the cultivation and preservation of forests, and also their establishment, management, and harvesting. 

Top Occupations

Occupation

Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000)

High demand in Australia*

Very high demand in Australia**

Very high demand in the UK

Arboriculturalist

15

      

Amenity horticulturalist

17

    

Y

Environmental consultant

25

Y

    

Environmental education officer

20

      

Environmental manager

30

Y

    

Forest manager

35

Y

    

Soil scientist

25

      

Sustainability consultant

25

Y

    

* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.

Top Employers

  • Local, regional, and UK authorities
  • Producers of lumber, paper goods, and other tree-based products
  • Universities, in both lecturing and research capacities
  • Charitable trusts

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Fisheries Studies

For more info on the top courses and occupations, and a full list of courses, see the Fisheries Studies page.

Environmental Studies

For more info on the top courses and occupations, and a full list of courses, see the Environmental Studies page.

Other fields within agriculture and environmental studies include irrigation design and management, and pest and weed control.