My second degree
Interested in furthering your knowledge, skills and experience? You're at the right place.
Whether you've come straight from your undergraduate degree or are returning to study after time in the workplace, a UWA postgrad degree will help you take your career to new heights and increase your earning potential.
Applications open up to two years in advance. Explore all our postgrad courses here.
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To apply, follow these simple steps:
- Find your course
Explore our wide range of postgrad courses here.
You can choose to study a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or at a master's degree level. - Check entry requirements
Before starting your application, check the admission requirements for your chosen course. You’ll find these listed on the ‘admission requirements’ tab on each course page.
Also check you meet the University's English language competency requirements - Check application important dates
Usually, applications open up to two years in advance. Each year we have two intake periods, Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July).
Some postgraduate courses run on different timelines. Check if yours is listed below.
Start my application
When you're ready, you can apply direct to us.
If you're an international student, you may wish to apply through an agent.
Scholarships for postgraduate students
We have a wide range of postgraduate scholarships up for grabs.
Important dates
Applications open up to two years in advance.
| Course | Intake period | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840) |
January 2024 |
Tuesday 1 February 2023 |
Sunday 30 April 2023 |
| Doctor of Dental Medicine (91860) |
January 2024 |
Domestic school leaver applications will open via TISC on 1 May 2023. International school leaver applications for 2024 commencement will open in March 2023. Graduate applications for domestic students Monday 1 May 2023. Graduate applications for international students are now open. |
Domestic school leaver applications will close on 29 September 2023. International school leaver applications will close on 9 July 2023. Graduate applications for domestic students will close on 31 May 2023. Graduate applications for international students will close on 30 June 2023. |
| Doctor of Medicine (91850) |
January 2024 |
Domestic school leaver applications will open via TISC on 1 May 2023. International school leaver applications for 2024 commencement will open in March 2023. Graduate applications for domestic students will open early May 2023. Graduate applications for international students are now open. |
Domestic school leaver applications will close on 29 September 2023. International school leaver applications will close on 9 July 2023. Graduate applications for domestic students will close 31 May 2023 in line with GEMSAS application timetable. Graduate applications for international students will close 30 June 2023. International early round applications will close on 30 April 2023. |
| Doctor of Optometry (91590) |
January 2024 |
Wednesday 1 March 2023. Visit our Admissions Page for information on how to apply. |
Thursday 31 August 2023 for domestic and international students. |
| Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (01890) |
Semester 1, 2024 |
For Semester 1, 2024 entry, applications open Tuesday 1 August 2023. |
For Semester 1, 2024 entry, applications close Tuesday 31 October 2023. Domestic scholarship applications close on 31 October 2023. |
| Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870) |
Semester 1, 2024 |
For Semester 1, 2024 entry, applications open Tuesday 1 August 2023. |
For Semester 1, 2024 entry, applications close Tuesday 31 October 2023. Domestic scholarship applications close on 31 October 2023. |
| Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (01880) |
Semester 1, 2024 |
For Semester 1, 2024 entry, applications open Tuesday 1 August 2023. |
For Semester 1, 2024 entry, applications close Tuesday 31 October 2023. Domestic scholarship applications close on 31 October 2023. |
| Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (91870) |
January 2024 |
Wednesday 1 March 2023. Visit our Admissions Page for information on how to apply for the DPM. |
Thursday 31 August 2023 for domestic and international students. |
| Doctor of Podiatric Surgery (91830) |
Feburary 2024 |
Tuesday 1 August 2023 |
Tuesday 31 October 2023 |
| Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis (70230) |
Mid-year 2023 May 2024 |
Not available in 2023 (pending approval) Tuesday 1 August 2023 |
Not available in 2023 (pending approval) Tuesday 31 October 2023 |
| Graduate Certificate in Business (41210) |
Trimester 1, 2023 Trimester 2, 2023 Trimester 3, 2023 |
T1: Closed T2: Open now T3: Open now |
T1: Closed T2: Thursday 23 April 2023 T3: Sunday 13 August 2023 |
| Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (41230) |
Trimester 1, 2023 Trimester 2, 2023 Trimester 3, 2023 |
T1: Closed T2: Open now T3: Open now |
T1: Closed T2: Thursday 23 April 2023 T3: Sunday 13 August 2023 |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management (42200) |
Trimester 1, 2023 Trimester 2, 2023 Trimester 3, 2023 |
T1: Closed T2: Open now T3: Open now |
T1: Closed T2: Thursday 23 April 2023 T3: Sunday 13 August 2023 |
| Graduate Certificate in Leadership (41220) |
Trimester 1, 2023 Trimester 2, 2023 Trimester 3, 2023 |
T1: Closed T2: Open now T3: Open now |
T1: Closed T2: Thursday 23 April 2023 T3: Sunday 13 August 2023 |
| Graduate Certificate in Minerals and Energy Management (43200) |
Trimester 1, 2023 Trimester 2, 2023 Trimester 3, 2023 |
T1: Closed T2: Open now T3: Open now |
T1: Closed T2: Thursday 23 April 2023 T3: Sunday 13 August 2023 |
| Graduate Certificate in Social Impact (40260) |
Trimester 1, 2023 Trimester 2, 2023 Trimester 3, 2023 |
T1: Closed T2: Open now T3: Open now |
T1: Closed T2: Thursday 23 April 2023 T3: Sunday 13 August 2023 |
| Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (30250) |
Throughout the year |
Open now for 2023 commencement. |
Monday 20 November 2023 |
| Graduate Certificate in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (73260) |
Semester 1, 2023 |
Closed |
Tuesday 31 January 2023 |
| Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology (53390) |
Not available in 2023 |
Not available in 2023 |
Not available in 2023 |
| Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (53370) |
Not available in 2023 |
Not available in 2023 |
Not available in 2023 |
| Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases (51330) |
Semester 1, 2024 |
Tuesday 1 August 2023 |
Tuesday 31 October 2023 |
| Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education (30380) |
January 2024 |
Open now for 2024 commencement. |
Thursday 30 November 2023 |
| Juris Doctor (20820) |
February, 2024 |
Saturday 1 April 2023 Visit the Juris Doctor course page for information on Equity and Diversity Pathways. |
Monday 15 January 2024 Equity and Diversity Pathways close Monday 8 January 2024. |
| Master of Business Administration (Flexible) (42520) |
Trimester 1, 2023 Trimester 2, 2023 Trimester 3, 2023 |
T1: Closed T2: Open now T3: Open now |
T1: Closed T2: Thursday 23 April 2023 T3: Sunday 13 August 2023 |
| Master of Business Administration (Intensive) (43520) |
January 2024 |
Open now Visit the MBA (Intensive) course page for more information on scholarships. |
Sunday 3 December 2023 Sunday 3 December 2023 |
| Master of Clinical Audiology (90540) |
Semester 1, 2024 |
Wednesday 1 March 2023 |
Thursday 31 August 2023 |
| Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (73520) |
Semester 2, 2023 Semester 1, 2024 |
Wednesday 1 March 2023 Tuesday 1 August 2023 |
Wednesday 31 May 2023 Friday 26 January 2024 |
| Master of Clinical Pathology (92510) |
Semester 1, 2024 |
Tuesday 1 August 2023 |
Tuesday 31 October 2023 |
| Master of Education (30580) |
Semester 2, 2023 Semester 1, 2024 |
Open now |
Applications for entry to Semester 2, 2023 close on Friday 14 July 2023. Applications for entry to Semester 1, 2024 close on Sunday 25 February 2024. |
| Master of Education (31700) |
Not available in 2023 Not available in 2023 |
Not available in 2023 Not available in 2023 |
Not available in 2023 Not available in 2023 |
| Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (53580) |
Semester 1, 2024 |
Tuesday 1 August 2023 |
Tuesday 31 October 2023 |
| Master of Infectious Diseases (54540) |
Semester 1, 2024 |
Tuesday 1 August 2023 |
Tuesday 31 October 2023 |
| Master of Pharmacy (51500) |
Semester 1, 2024 |
Wednesday 1 March 2023 |
Thursday 31 August 2023 |
| Master of Social Work (11550) |
Semester 1, 2024 |
Domestic applications open Tuesday 1 August 2023 International applications open Wednesday 1 March 2023 |
Applications for domestic students close Thursday 30 November 2023. Applications for international students close Thursday 31 August 2023. |
| Master of Teaching (Primary) (31520) |
Not available in 2023 |
TBA for application for entry in 2024 |
TBA for application for entry in 2024 |
| Master of Teaching (Secondary) (32550) |
Semester 1, 2024 |
Open now |
Friday 19 January 2024 |
| Master of Teaching (F-12) (32540) |
Not available in 2023 |
TBA for application for entry in 2024 |
TBA for application for entry in 2024. |
Frequently asked questions
- I'm an international student, how much does it cost to apply?
- As an international student, there is an application fee of $100 for postgraduate coursework study. This fee is subject to change without notice and is only payable via credit card. Cash or telegraphic transfers are not accepted.
- What's the deadline for submitting my application?
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This will depend on the course you select and how you apply. See ‘Important dates’ above for more information.
- When will I hear about my application?
- Please allow 10 business days for us to process your application.
- How do I respond to my offer?
- Congratulations on getting an offer! We hope you'll join us soon. To read up on responding to your offer, visit our askUWA page.
- When do I have to accept my offer by?
- This date depends on your course, so read your offer letter carefully and take action as soon as you can. If you log in, you will see your offer response deadline on your dashboard.
- I’ve received an offer to study at UWA, what’s next?
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Congratulations on your UWA offer! We can’t wait to welcome you on campus. Your offer letter will contain your new student number and important course details like course code, study mode and more.
Your next steps are:
- Accept your offer
- Activate your Pheme Account
- Use your Pheme login details to access your Careers and Employability Package
- What if my application is declined?
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You’ll be notified of your application outcome via email. If there are other entry pathways available to you, these will be detailed in your email.
- How do I make the switch to UWA?
- We offer numerous ways for you to make the move to UWA.
Phone
Speak to a Future Students Adviser from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (Western Standard Time)
131 UWA (131 892)