Undergraduate - your first degree
Set yourself apart with a UWA degree. Our courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed locally, nationally and internationally.
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 in the world’s top 100 universities and, 1st in WA (QS 2018).
5 stars for student demand, student/staff ratio and student retention (QS 2018).
180+ student exchange partners (largest in the state).
UWA course model
Our course model is benchmarked against world-leading universities, giving you a competitive edge when you enter the workforce. As a student, you can study two majors in one degree, no matter how different they are, so you can combine your interests and career goals without losing time or money.
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 Law
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.
Life, Agriculture and Environmental Science
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 Technology
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.
Biomedical and Health 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.
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
Develop certain skills, build self-awareness of your work interests and preferences, and begin decision-making and career planning.
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
Formal supported opportunities to experience a workplace and develop your technical and soft skills.
Careers Fair
Meet potential employers on campus, apply for summer internships and work with big-name brands.
Resources
CareersHub (job listings), workshops, online resources, interview skills and more.
Social media
LinkedIn workshops and personal branding (you can get your LinkedIn photo taken).
Student Experience
University is more than a degree and as a UWA student, you’ll have the opportunity to be an active member of our vibrant student life. Our UWA student Guild is one of the most active in the state, and with over 150+ clubs to choose from (the largest in the state), there are countless events and activities for you to get the most out of your time at uni.
We also offer a range of support services, dedicated to help you get your studies off to the best start possible and supporting you over your journey with us.
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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.
Why choose UWA
A UWA degree can set you up for the future.
Fees and scholarships
Discover fees information and learn about our range of scholarships.
Admission entry pathways
Whether you’re a domestic student or an international student looking to study at UWA, there is a range of admission pathways you can take.
Events
One of the best ways to find out about studying at UWA is to take part in the many events we offer future students.
Contact us
Phone
Speak to a Future Students Adviser from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (Western Standard Time)
131 UWAWeb chat
Chat with a Future Students Adviser from 2.30–4.30pm, Monday to Friday (Western Standard Time)