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The University of Western Australia (UWA) Courses

Graduate Diploma

Perth
Take your career to the next level with a Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling. BIM is a new paradigm in construction. Today, the industry uses 3D models as the basis of a building inception, design, construction management and facilities management.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation;
and
(d) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Building Information Modelling; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation;
and
(d) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Building Information Modelling; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person

Bachelor

Perth
All important social issues have philosophical, political and economic dimensions. All important social issues - climate change, health care, inequality, political participation, criminal justice and much more - have philosophical, political and economic dimensions.
Entry Requirements
About the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

All important social issues - climate change, health care, inequality, political participation, criminal justice and much more - have philosophical, political and economic dimensions. Our Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a challenging and rigorous course of study that equips you with the skills to engage with these issues from a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective.

You'll gain a solid foundation in all three disciplines, exploring how each one can enhance your understanding of the others. You'll also learn about the shared history of philosophy, politics, and economics, while building the critical thinking and analytical skills essential for success in the workplace.

Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Quick details
Minimum ATAR
  • 90
Intake
  • Semester 1 and Semester 2
Full time completion
  • 3 years
Course Code
  • BH015
CRICOS CODE
  • 102865B
Why study Philosophy, Politics and Economics at UWA
  • Learn from leading experts, especially academics whose research spans the three disciplines
  • You'll complete specially designed interdisciplinary units that equip you to apply the tools of all three disciplines to address pressing social, political, and economic questions
Why study Philosophy, Politics and Economics at UWA
Put theory into practice

Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.

Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.

Put theory into practice
Study Abroad
Taking you global
Taking you global

Our Bachlor of Arts includes the opportunity to travel and experience life in another country via the UWA Student Exchange and Study Abroad program. We offer more than 130 student exchange partner universities.

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Extended Major)

Open only to students undertaking the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), this extended major will equip students to engage with important social issues from a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective.

Course structure details

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Extended Major)
Hear about our degree
Hear about our degree

Find out more about studying our Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics at UWA.

You'll learn to
  • address problems that political, philosophical, and economic dimensions (e.g. inequality, criminal justice, climate change), learning to think about complex social issues in an interdisciplinary manner
  • explore how insights from each of the three disciplines bear upon issues in the others
  • utilise invaluable critical-thinking and analytical skills, and apply them in a variety of contexts
You'll learn to
Industry connected

Our Business School courses are influenced by the Business School Board, a group of industry leaders who ensure content remains current and students are prepared for their chosen career when entering the workforce as well as giving a key insight into what employers are looking for when hiring graduates.

Strong industry contacts will give you the added advantage of growing quality networks to draw on when you graduate. We have 30+ corporate supporters, who have included ATCO, Bankwest, BDO, BHP, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Macquarie Group, Mitsubishi, UniBank, Woodside and more.

Industry connected
Meet a Philosopher

Dr Lachlan Umbers is a philosopher working at the intersection of political science and political theory at The University of Western Australia.

His work engages with a wide array of issues, from the design of electoral institutions, to the climate duties of sub-national governments, corporations, and individuals. Lachlan's current research interests include compulsory voting, the regulation of political speech by civil society groups, the ethics of combatting vaccine hesitancy, and the role of labour unions in protecting employees' interests in the workplace.

Meet a Philosopher
Graduate Satisfaction
86.70%

Bachelor

Perth
Environmental Design is a broad study area that involves design and planning in relation to natural and constructed environments. Environmental Design is a broad study area that involves design and planning in relation to natural and constructed environments.
Entry Requirements
About the Bachelor of Environmental Design

Environmental Design is a broad study area that involves design and planning in relation to natural and constructed environments. It promotes synergy between objects and settings, built form and landscape across a range of scales, climates and cultures. Incorporating architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and environmental planning, it includes the analysis, conception and representation of places, objects and policies as they shape our environments.

Bachelor of Environmental Design
Quick details
Degree specific majors
  • 3
Minimum ATAR
  • 75
Intake
  • February and July
Full time completion
  • 3 years
CRICOS CODE
  • 102863D
Excellent facilities

At the School of Design, you'll have access to well-equipped facilities including:

  • Studio spaces
  • Design Hub, a working space with senior student mentors available for assistance
  • Digital fabrication equipment such as plastic extrusion 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines
  • Multiple computer labs with 24-hour access
  • Printmaking studio with etching presses and spray booths
  • Multimedia production facilities
  • Cullity Gallery, where you'll have the opportunity to exhibit your work.
Excellent facilities
A pathway for you. A place for you
This course is available for Experience-based entry

Together with this course, you can also apply for a select number of our undergraduate bachelor's degrees.

Through our Experience-based entry, we will assess all your academic achievements, qualifications and life experiences using a point system, where points will be awarded for each item submitted, and the total number of points will determine your eligibility.

Click here to find out more about how Experience-based entry works, courses available, check your eligibility and see our FAQs.

A pathway for you. A place for you
This course is available for Experience-based entry
Bachelor of Environmental Design
Why study Environmental Design
  • You'll be learning from academic staff who are leaders in their fields
  • You can engage with industry partners from private and government sectors
  • You'll be embarking upon a career essential to the shaping of our future built and natural environments
Bachelor of Environmental Design
Why study Environmental Design
Form connections

See what our students are up to by following the School of Design Facebook page, School of Design Instagram account and School of Design on LinkedIn.

The UWA ALVA Student Society is affiliated with the UWA Student Guild and represents students within the School of Design. Visit the ALVA Student Society on Facebook.

Form connections
Life at the School of Design
Life at the School of Design

UWA's School of Design is a collaboration of creative thinkers and makers that includes landscape architects, urban designers, experimental artists, historians and architects.

Bachelor of Environmental Design
You'll learn to
  • understand the histories and theories of environmental, urban, architectural and landscape design, planning and policy
  • apply principles of design and planning to the creation, preservation and sustaining of natural and constructed environments
  • develop strategic and analytical skills that inform design approaches
  • become accomplished in various modes of graphic and technical communication and representation
Bachelor of Environmental Design
You'll learn to
Alumni story
How Lyndsay is bringing her passion for Architecture back home to Albany

Hear from Lyndsay, UWA Bachelor of Environmental Design and Master of Architecture graduate, about her experience studying at UWA and her life as a graduate architect in Albany.

Alumni story
How Lyndsay is bringing her passion for Architecture back home to Albany

Bachelor

Perth
Gain a holistic understanding of earth and its oceans to help secure a more sustainable future The Bachelor of Earth Sciences is ideal for students who are curious about the complex system that comprises the solid Earth, its oceans and atmosphere, and the place of Earth in the solar system and...
Entry Requirements
About the Bachelor of Earth Sciences

The Bachelor of Earth Sciences is ideal for students who are curious about the complex system that comprises the solid Earth, its oceans and atmosphere, and the place of Earth in the solar system and beyond. Earth Scientists have a key role to play in understanding environmental challenges and sustainability of resources in a changing world.

Bachelor of Earth Sciences
Quick details
Degree specific majors
  • 4
STATUS
  • Available
MINIMUM ATAR
  • 80
COURSE INTAKE
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
FULL TIME COMPLETION
  • 3 years full time
COURSE CODE
  • BP029
DEGREE TYPE
  • Specialised Bachelor's Degree
CAMPUS LOCATION
  • UWA (Crawley campus)
CRICOS CODE
  • 107428E
Fieldwork in Science
Fieldwork in Science

Find out more about our amazing field trips in the Natural and Physical Sciences interest area that'll take you all around Western Australia and beyond.

Why study Earth Sciences at UWA?
  • Ranked 4th in Australia for Geology, and Earth and Marine Sciences (QS 2024)
  • Interact and learn from passionate educators and researchers
  • Opportunity to connect with world-class research teams and industry leaders
  • Have access to leading facilities for research and field-based activities
  • Gain industry-government experience through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) that emphasises the relevance of laboratory learning
  • Courses are structured to offer you a broad range of options that combine subjects aligning with your career goals and interests
  • Use of real-world datasets, problem-solving techniques, skills in analysing and synthesising data, communication and teamwork will strengthen your employability
Why study Earth Sciences at UWA?
Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) helps bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing opportunities for students to gain hands-on, practical industry relevant experience and for employers to help shape the graduates of tomorrow.

Work Integrated Learning
Ranked 4th in Australia and 45th in the world for Earth & Marine Sciences (QS 2024)
Ranked 4th in Australia and 42nd in the world for Geology (QS 2024)
Facility
Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum

The Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum is home to over 180,000 specimens.

Facility
Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum
Graduate Satisfaction
77.40%

Bachelor

Perth
Gain specialised knowledge of marine life and a solid understanding of the physical processes across our coastal marine environments. This Combined Bachelor's and Master's (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 86
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 308
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 344
Trinity College Foundation
  • 338
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 70
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 90
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Prerequisites

This major requires:

  • Mathematics Methods ATAR; OR
  • Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year; OR
  • Students without ATAR mathematics to take two mathematics units in their first year.

  • Chemistry ATAR or an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year.

Prerequisites
Study Mode
In person

Bachelor

Perth
Learn to apply theoretical knowledge to develop and deliver exercise-based interventions for fitness, performance, and health and wellbeing. This Combined Bachelor's and Master's (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 82
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 82
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person

Masters (Coursework)

Perth
Combine professionally endorsed translation training with the skills to succeed in the commercial world. This double master's degree is the only one of its kind in Australia and teaches complementary skills in Business and Translation Studies....
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have -

(1) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

(a) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of a relevant major;

or

(b) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation;

or

(c) completed a Graduate Certificate in Finance, or Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations, or Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management, or Graduate Certificate in Commerce, or Graduate Certificate in Marketing, or Graduate Certificate in Economics at UWA.

and

(2)(a) demonstrated native or near-native proficiency in the chosen language specialisation;

or

(b) for French, Italian, German, and Spanish, B2/C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; for Chinese, a minimum of HSK 4; for Japanese, Level N2/N3 at the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test); for Indonesian, Level 3 at the UKBI (UjianKemahiran Bahasa Indonesia) or Level 4 at the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings); and for Korean, Level 4 at the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean).

Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person

Graduate Certificate

Perth
Develop a deeper and more specialised understanding of the healthcare sector.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c)at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c)at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a curriculum vitae and two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a curriculum vitae and two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
COURSE ENTRY
Application requirements

Applicants should submit their application online with the following documentation. High-quality colour scans of original documents are to be uploaded into the application portal prior to assessment.
  • Original proof of citizenship (one of the following):
    • passport (and visa if necessary)
    • birth certificate
    • Australian Citizenship certificate
    • Original academic transcripts (unless previously from UWA)
  • Proof of English language competency
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your professional work experience
  • Two referee names and contact details (these can be included in your CV)

Note: Hard-copy original transcripts and degree certificates from previous studies may be requested at any time as part of the process of verifying the authenticity of any documents provided with an application. Read more here about uploading scanned documents.

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact our Future Students Team.


COURSE ENTRY
Application requirements
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.30%

Bachelor

Perth
Develop biological and analytical knowledge and skills in the area of genomics and other 'omic' data to inform basic human science questions relating to health, disease, agriculture and our changing environment.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 86
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 308
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 344
Trinity College Foundation
  • 338
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 70
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 90
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Chemistry and Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you can take additional Chemistry and/or Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR and Chemistry ATAR

Mathematics requirement
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person

Masters (Coursework)

Perth
Gain industry-relevant advanced knowledge for a career in renewable energy technologies. As new technologies for the energy sector develop, students will be equipped to adapt and evolve alongside industry changes.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a UWA Master of Professional Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) successfully completed prior tertiary study in electrical and electronic engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering, or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a UWA Master of Professional Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) successfully completed prior tertiary study in electrical and electronic engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering, or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
70.50%

Bachelor

Perth
Gain a thorough grounding in state-of-the-art biotechnology in combination with training in enterprise, commercialisation and intellectual property (IP) protection. The Combined Bachelor and Master (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 86
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 308
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 344
Trinity College Foundation
  • 338
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 70
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 90
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person

Graduate Diploma

Perth
This Graduate Diploma enables you to complete all the professional level units of the CA program of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent;
and
(c) successfully completed prior tertiary study in an accounting major; and
(d) hold or be eligible for a Chartered Accountants ANZ Provisional Membership
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent;
and
(c) successfully completed prior tertiary study in an accounting major; and
(d) hold or be eligible for a Chartered Accountants ANZ Provisional Membership
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.30%