Postgraduate
Go further in your career with an internationally recognised postgraduate degree from WA's highest ranked university.
Stay up-to-date with UWAAre you looking for something intellectually stimulating and personally rewarding? Something that allows you to learn from passionate experts alongside others who share your interests and desires to succeed?
A postgraduate degree from UWA could be the answer. Whether you want to take your career to the next level, change direction or tackle globally relevant issues alongside world-class thought leaders, a postgraduate degree prepares you to go further.
Study at a World Top 100 university ranked 1st in Western Australia.
Get practical, hands-on learning from leading global experts in your area of interest – and become an expert yourself.
You can take your career to the world, because we’re leading it. You'll benefit from our membership in the Group of Eight and the Matariki Network of high-quality, research-intensive universities.
Areas of interest
Architecture, Design and Planning
Tackle some of the pressing issues facing global cities. Learn how to create livable environments. Make your mark on infrastructure projects. Develop socially engaged and responsible heritage practices.
Health and Biomedical Sciences
If you’re passionate about advancing the health and wellbeing of communities, join a university that plays an important role in delivering knowledge and discoveries to guarantee our healthy futures. With a UWA postgraduate degree, you can learn from reputable thought leaders and build strong, lifelong connections.
Business and Commerce
Law
Data and Computer Science
Are you interested in developing, creating and improving our everyday lives by interpreting the data and IT behind technological advances? Gain the knowledge you need for an exciting career in the information and technology world. With a UWA postgraduate degree, you can learn from reputable thought leaders and build strong, lifelong connections.
Education
Ignite your passion to educate and inspire a love of learning in others. Help young people achieve their full potential and join a university at the forefront of teacher education. With a UWA postgraduate degree, you can learn from reputable thought leaders and build strong, lifelong connections.
Engineering
Are you keen to tackle global challenges and make an impact through engineering innovation? Embark on an engineering pathway and gain the skills needed to meet future global needs – from creating some of the world's biggest buildings, to designing minuscule electronic devices.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Explore the humanities and social sciences and gain transferable skills in critical thinking, communicating and influencing to power lifelong career success in your field.
Agricultural, Environmental and Biological Sciences
Advances in technology and science are transforming our world at an incredible pace. Join us and tackle global, regional and local issues from food security to restoring and maintaining balance in our natural environment. With a UWA postgraduate degree, you can learn from reputable thought leaders and build strong, lifelong connections.
Music and Fine Arts
Join a world-leading university and release your full creative potential. Learn from leading practitioners and academics in their field. UWA’s suite of music and fine arts postgraduate courses provide you with the skills, knowledge and industry connections you need to pursue your career.
Physical Sciences and Mathematics
If you’re a natural problem-solver, develop your skills to tackle the fast-paced challenges of today’s world. Gain the knowledge you need and prepare yourself for a rewarding career in fields such as astronomy, medical physics and statistics. With a UWA postgraduate degree, you can learn from reputable thought leaders and build strong, lifelong connections.
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Postgraduate study options
Postgraduate coursework
Postgraduate coursework degrees allow you to study advanced subjects in a similar manner to studying for your undergraduate degree. You will work towards a professional qualification (such as a master's degree, doctorate or graduate certificate), build transferrable skills that are highly valued by employers, and gain valuable exposure and contacts through our strong industry partnerships.
- Search for and select a postgraduate course
- Apply
Coursework types

Postgraduate research
A postgraduate research course provides you with a unique opportunity to explore your passion or follow your interest in an area of research, learning alongside internationally recognised researchers.
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Frequently asked questions
- How does a postgraduate degree differ from an undergraduate?
- What are my options following an undergraduate degree?
- What are the benefits of having a UWA postgraduate qualification?
- What are the different postgraduate options?
- Which course can I study at UWA as a postgraduate international student?
- Why should I do a postgraduate coursework degree at UWA?
How to apply
Ready to apply for your chosen course? Find out everything you need to know about joining us at UWA.
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