Undergraduate - your first degree
It’s time to seek wisdom and take control of your future. Through experience-rich, practical learning, you’ll graduate ready for your first job.
Find out all you need to know about studying your first degree at UWA. Here you’ll learn everything from our vibrant student lifestyle to our internationally recognised course model.
Your future starts here
Mature-age
If you're over the age of 20 and are ready to start your first degree, begin your application now through our online portal.
International
If you're from overseas and are ready to pursue your studies with us, apply now through our online portal.
Our global reputation
Ranked 92nd of all universities globally (QS 2021).
5 stars for student demand and staff ratio (Good Universities Guide 2020).
180+ student exchange partners (largest in the state).
New courses, new ways to learn
We’re expanding our range of bachelor’s degrees to meet growing demand for skills that address the needs of the Australian economy, industry and society. You’ll have more options and more opportunities to specialise in your areas of interest, gaining a deeper level of understanding within your chosen field.
Our courses prepare you for a career with applied, practical learning and integrated industry engagement that give you a competitive edge when you enter the workforce. You can also tailor your degree to your goals by completing two majors within three years or by adding a minor area of study to complement your major.
Maybe you want to choose a bachelor's degree that allows you to take the time to explore different areas of interest and gain transferable skills and knowledge that will lead you towards a broad range of career outcomes. That's the path many people take when they first start uni.
Alternatively, you can choose a more focused and planned program of study where you'll gain a deep level of understanding within a chosen specialisation and develop the specific skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed within that chosen career. The choice is yours.
Areas of interest
Humanities and Social Sciences
Explore the humanities and social sciences and gain the skills to power lifelong career success in any field, with enduring skills in critical thinking, communicating and influencing.
Business and Commerce
If you have a curious mind and a passion for inspiring those around you, study at a world Top 100 university and gain real-world experience, hands-on learning and industry networks to give you the edge in your business or law career.
Engineering
Are you keen to tackle global challenges 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 to make a large impact.
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 to make the world a better place.
Data and Computer Science
Are you interested in developing, creating and improving our everyday lives by interpreting the data and IT behind technological advances? Join us and gain the knowledge you need for an exciting career in the information and technology world.
Education
Help young people achieve their full potential. Join a university at the forefront of teacher education and ignite your passion to educate and inspire a love of learning in others.
Health and Biomedical Sciences
If you’re passionate about advancing the health and wellbeing of communities, join a university which plays an important role in delivering knowledge and discoveries to guarantee our healthy futures.
Physical Sciences and Mathematics
If you’re a natural problem-solver, develop your skills to tackle the fast-paced challenges in today’s world. Gain the knowledge you need for complicated problem-solving and prepare yourself for an interesting and rewarding career in fields such as astronomy, medical physics and statistics.
Architecture, Design and Planning
Be part of a collaboration of creative thinkers and creators and be inspired to navigate knowledge, cultures, habitats and landscapes for the benefit of communities and environments.
Music and Fine Arts
Join one of the world’s leading universities and release your full creative potential.
Psychology
Delving into the inner workings of the mind helps explain why we act the way we do, how we view the world, and how we can be better.
Law
Discover the power of legal thinking and earn the trust of the community you serve.
Direct Pathways
We offer assured places for Year 12 students wishing to pursue a professional career in a range of fields. These allow you to reserve a place in – or progress to – your desired professional postgraduate degree (your second degree).
What sets UWA apart
Careers Centre
We know how hard it can be to decide on a career path to pursue. That’s why we have a careers centre available for you to visit anytime. Even if you know what you’re going to do next, at UWA there’s always help for the next steps.
UniMentor
Get paired with a UniMentor (a current student) to help you settle in as soon as you accept your offer.
Careers and Employability Award
Have the activities and hands-on learning you've undertaken appear on your transcript at graduation.
Internships and work integrated learning
Through formal, supported opportunities, you can experience a real-world workplace and develop both your technical and soft skills.
Careers Fair
Meet potential employers on campus, apply for summer internships and work with big-name brands.
Resources
Use our CareersHub (job listings) and access workshops, online resources and interview skills to help prepare you for the workforce.
Social media
LinkedIn workshops and personal branding (you can get your LinkedIn photo taken).
Student Experience
There’s more to university life than your education. Seek new experiences, friendships, fun, connections and even a helping hand if you need it. As a part of our diverse and inclusive campus community, you’ll meet new people and forge connections that will last a lifetime.
With more than 140 clubs and societies (more than any other Australian university), an active Guild and plenty of events to fill your social calendar; you’re sure find a community where you feel at home.
And if you need support – whether academic, financial, health or otherwise – UWA’s support services are here to help. You’re never on your own at UWA.
Career opportunities
Search to find out about careers that interest you and learn about pathways to help you plan your future.
Learn more about yourself
Discover a range of careers suited to you through our career discovery tool.
Your future starts here
Mature-age
If you're over the age of 20 and are ready to start your first degree, begin your application now through our online portal.
International
If you're from overseas and are ready to pursue your studies with us, apply now through our online portal.
Chat to our students
Chat to a UWA student and have your questions answered about student life at UWA, advice on courses and more.
Contact us
Phone
Speak to a Future Students Adviser from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (Western Standard Time)
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