Our courses explained
At UWA we offer a wide variety of degree options designed to suit different interests, goals and career paths. Explore what's possible and discover the path that's right for you.
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Undergraduate courses
Seeking your first university degree? Our undergraduate courses allow you to start your journey to a fulfilling career. You can specialise in one area or create a degree that combines your interests. Whatever career you seek, you’ll find a degree that fits.What makes up my undergraduate degree?
Our 3-year bachelor’s degrees consists of 24 units. These units are grouped as majors, extended majors and minors, which will be named on your degree certificate. You can fill the rest of your degree with other units of your choice.
Majors
One major requires 8-12 units over the course of your bachelor's degree so, in most cases, you can choose to study two majors.
Extended majors
Extended majors enable you to dive deeper into a particular area of study and normally require 13 to 18 units studied over the course of your degree.
Minors
These are sequences of four related units that allow you to gain skills and knowledge in a specialised area that may complement your major(s), suit your career goals or simply be of personal interest.
Foundational unit
Your course may include up to four units that give you broad grounding and key skills in your chosen degree area, irrespective of your choice of major(s). For example, the Bachelor of Commerce requires foundational units to develop your knowledge across different areas of business, in addition to your major(s).
Bridging unit
If you don’t have the required subject at ATAR level or equivalent for your chosen major, you can take these additional units in your first year.
Elective unit
Depending on your choice of majors and minors, you may have space for elective units. You can choose (almost!) anything you like to expand your knowledge in a new field, provided you meet the unit rules. Elective units provide you with the opportunity to explore a range of interests and new disciplines. If you structure your degree with one degree-specific major, there is potential for up to 16 electives. If you decide to study two majors, there is still room for variety beyond your majors.
What type of undergraduate degrees are available?
Comprehensive degrees
Design your own course with our comprehensive bachelor’s degrees. Choose one or two majors from a wide range, then add electives and/or a minor to suit your interests and career goals.
Is this degree for me?
- Pair your passions: choose a second major, minor and elective from almost any study area
- Create a course that is unique as you
- Gain transferrable skills that employees see and prepare for the careers for the future
Specialised degrees
You'll take an extended major with a carefully designed study plan to give you in-depth knowledge of your chosen career or profession. You can complement this with a minor or electives from almost any study area.
Is this degree for me?
- Get on the path to your future career
- Gain a thorough understanding of your chosen career with a defined study plan
- Take a minor or electives that complement your studies or let you pursue other interests
Combined bachelor's degrees
You’ll complete two degrees in normally just four years – one comprehensive (where you’ll choose a major from a wide range of options) and one specialised (where you’ll take a defined study plan).
Is this degree for me?
- Get the best of both worlds – enjoy the advantages of comprehensive and specialised degrees.
- Complete two undergraduate degrees in a shorter time than doing them separately.
- Graduate with two qualifications and maximise your job prospects.
- If you decide either degree isn’t right for you, you can exit it and complete the other.
Integrated honours degrees
These four-year courses include advanced coursework and a major research or creative project in your final year.
Is this degree for me?
- Gain advanced knowledge in your chosen area
- You'll have direct entry to an honours year that's integrated into your course on the basis of your high ATAR or equivalent
- Earn a degree that will help you stand out to employers or prepare you for postgraduate research
Postgraduate courses
Prepare to enter your ideal career with our packaged undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. You’ll gain the knowledge and networks you need for success. If you don’t achieve the ATAR (or equivalent) required to secure your place in one of our Postgraduate Pathways, you can always apply for your chosen postgraduate degree after you have completed your bachelor’s degree.Other types of postgraduate degrees
Assured Pathways
Our Assured Pathways give you a guaranteed place in the professional postgraduate degree of your choice at the start of your studies.
Combined bachelor’s and master’s degrees
You’ll start advanced postgraduate-level studies in the third year of your bachelor’s degree and complete two degrees in just four years so you can enter your dream career sooner.
Higher Degree by Research
A postgraduate research degree provides you with a unique opportunity to explore your passion or follow your interest in an area of research, learning alongside internationally recognised researchers.
Short courses
UWA’s short courses deliver flexible, career-boosting learning designed to fit your lifestyle. From career focused micro-credentials and immersive UniLink study tours to individual units through Access UWA. Our short courses allow you to pursue knowledge without committing to a full degree.You may also be interested in
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