Indigenous students at UWA
Gnalla Moorditj Bullargar – We are strong together
Gnalla Moorditj Bullargar – We are strong together
Provisional Entry Scheme
For WACE students who are expecting an ATAR lower than the course entry requirement OR for those who might not have completed WACE but have other valuable life, study and/or work experiences.
Aboriginal Orientation Course
A 14-week course that grants entry into most undergraduate courses. It’s also a great way to prepare yourself for university study and to make friends before you start.
UWA Smart Start (Albany)
Based at UWA Albany, this 14-week course will prepare you for uni and can also provide entry into all undergraduate degrees at UWA Albany or be used to enrol in select degrees at our Perth campus.
Are you a mature-age student (aged 20+) or do you have other life, work or study experiences and achievements that might have prepared you just as well for uni? Experience-based entry is a great entry pathway for select undergraduate courses.
The Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage major,taught by the School of Indigenous Studies (SIS) based at Bilya Marlee, is part of the Bachelor of Arts. The Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing major is part of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and is taught by UWA’s Medical School, the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) and SIS.
There are plenty of scholarships available for Indigenous students at UWA.
Explore hundreds more scholarships at the links below or have a yarn with the School of Indigenous Studies team at +61 8 6488 3428 or [email protected]
There’s a growing community of Indigenous students living on campus that you could be part of!
In 2020, the School of Indigenous Studies (SIS) moved into our new home, Bilya Marlee, meaning ‘river of the swan’.
Here you’ll find tutoring, career advice, wellbeing and pastoral support from our Student Services team and other SIS staff, along with study facilities such as a computer lab, common room and library just for Indigenous students.
Bilya Marlee is also home to the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) and Poche Centre for Indigenous Health.
There are year-round social events at SIS, including BBQs, quiz nights and study nights where you can catch up with other Indigenous students and staff.
Or you might like to join Indigenous Nationals, an annual sporting event that brings Indigenous uni students from across the country to a different state each year.
Not to mention the numerous UWA clubs for almost every interest you could think of.
We encourage all Indigenous students to use our Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme or ITAS.
Once you’re enrolled, login to ITAS and set up your student profile. Our team will match you with a final-year, postgraduate student or graduate to help with tutoring throughout your degree.
We offer tailored programs for schools throughout WA where Indigenous students can get a taste of uni life and everything UWA has to offer. They’ll meet current students, learn about uni courses and the careers they can lead to, do hands-on activities and discover the many ways you can get into uni.
Book an on-campus tour or organise a visit to your metropolitan or regional school.
Our School of Indigenous Studies team can help with information about uni entry, scholarships, accommodation, tutoring, postgraduate studies and more.
Office hours
8.30am–5.00pm (AWST), Monday to Friday