Study LevelPostgraduate
Advance your career, change direction, or deepen your expertise with a postgraduate degree from UWA. Designed for you to specialise or explore new opportunities, our courses offer an intellectually stimulating, rewarding way to take your next step.
Honours
Honours study builds your knowledge and skills as an independent researcher, guided by a staff member with expertise in your chosen area. Completing an honours degree not only prepares you for further study at the master’s or PhD level but also showcases your ability to work independently. It demonstrates to employers your enhanced problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, as well as your capacity for independent learning and research.
Postgraduate coursework
Postgraduate coursework lets you study advanced subjects in a similar way to your undergraduate degree. You’ll work towards a professional qualification, such as a master’s degree, doctorate, or graduate certificate, while building transferable skills that employers highly value. Plus, you'll gain valuable exposure and networking opportunities through our strong industry partnerships.
Types of postgraduate coursework:
Graduate Certificate
- Broaden your skills and knowledge or build expertise in a new professional area.
- Progress from a graduate certificate to a graduate diploma by studying a specific subject.
Graduate Diploma
Take your understanding further. These programs allows you to dive deeper into a specific subject or field. Study a specific subject to progress from a graduate diploma to a master’s.
Master’s
Gain advanced expertise in your field or profession. Choose from 100% coursework or a mix of coursework and a dissertation, depending on your goals.
Micro-credentials
Micro-credentials are short, professional and flexible qualifications that showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience in a specific area. You can complete them as standalone qualifications or stack them towards a higher qualification. We’ve tailored our micro-credentials to fit your needs, helping you boost your employability and enhance your future career prospects.
Postgraduate research
A postgraduate research degree gives you the opportunity to explore your interests in depth, contribute to new discoveries, and develop expertise in your field, all while learning alongside internationally recognised experts. Unlock your potential and make an impact with world-class research at UWA.
Postgraduate study tips
Explore practical tips and advice to help you succeed in your postgraduate studies.
Employer assistance
If postgraduate study feels out of reach; your employer may be able to support your next step.
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