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Learn from experts in their fields, enhance your career or study something completely new.

 

Access our state-of-the-art learning facilities while extending your mind at UWA Summer School.

UWA Summer School is available to professionals seeking to enhance their career through professional development and to members of the general public interested in studying for a short, intensive period.

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Study your way

Select to study an assessed or non-assessed unit during Summer School.

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Non-assessed

Want to study at UWA but don't want the stress of assignments and exams? Studying as a non-assessed student is an ideal way to experience university life and follow your interests.

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Assessed

If you would like to gain credit points towards your future qualification at UWA, an assessed subject unit may be for you. You will complete all assessments required for the unit and you will receive a final grade for the unit.

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Mathematics, Statistics and Computing

Relational Database Management Systems (CITS1402)

Explore data modelling through the theory and practice of database design, and examine critical issues surrounding the design and implementation of query languages such as SQL.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1148
Assessed Fee: $1148
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Mathematics Foundations: Specialist (MATH1722)

Use your background in calculus, vectors and matrices to explore topics such as limits and continuity, differentiation and its applications, vectors in three dimensions, and mathematical reasoning.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1148
Assessed Fee: $1148
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Economic and Business Statistics (STAT1520)

Learn about basic statistics through topics such as displaying and summarising data, random variables and their distributions, normal and binomial distributions, confidence intervals and introduction to analysis of variance.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 1 Februrary 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1148
Assessed Fee: $1148
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Pathways to Citizenship (SVLG1006)

Students will explore and develop their own different pathways to active and global citizenship. Through an experiential approach students will connect with local and international organisations that support active citizenship.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 26 November 2018 – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $805
Assessed Fee: $805
Handbook: See unit detail
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Wicked Problems (SVLG5003)

This innovative unit gives students an experience of best practice approaches to addressing complex or wicked problems. It offers students an immersive experience in local Perth communities to identify and develop solutions to complex social and environmental problems, such as unemployment. Working in interdisciplinary teams, students will collaborate to research and design prototypes that address employability challenges.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 20 January – 14 February 2020
Unit Category: Postgraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1000
Assessed Fee: $3937.50
Handbook: See unit detail
Incidental Fee: Up to $50 for field work (food and accommodation costs). Payment process to be advised once unit has commenced.
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Humanities and Social Sciences

Experimenting with Archaeology (ARCY3013)

Examine the latest experiments in the evolving discipline of archaeology through topics such as the use of technology like drones, GPS, aerial mapping, photogrammetry and 3D printing, and through making stone tools, ceramics, metal and other artefacts.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 3 December 2018 – 25 January 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $805
Assessed Fee: $805
Handbook: See unit detail
Incidental Fee: Up to $70 for costs of hands-on activities materials, and food and facility costs during field trips (transport provided by the School). Payment process to be advised once unit has commenced.
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Chinese 1 (CHIN1401)

Receive an introduction to contemporary spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin or Putonghua), focusing on comprehension and speaking, reading and writing.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $805
Assessed Fee: $805
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Heritage Special Topic (HERI5109)

This unit is custom-designed for the interests of enrolled students and current guest lecturers, and is an in-depth consideration of a heritage subject not otherwise covered in the Heritage Studies degrees.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 26 November 2018 – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Postgraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1000
Assessed Fee: $2862.48
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Introduction to Critical Thinking (PHIL1002)

Explore some truly fundamental questions: What should I believe? What should I do? Learn the skills involved in analysing, creating and evaluating arguments for and against beliefs and actions, and apply them to real cases from philosophy and other disciplines.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 10 December 2018 – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $805
Assessed Fee: $805
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The Global Family (SOCS1111)

Family networks and histories continue to be crucial to how people understand their place in the world. Develop the practical skills to construct genealogies and family histories, and explore the associated cultural, legal and ethical concerns.

Location: Perth and Albany
Mode: Multi-mode
Intake: 3 December 2018 – 25 January 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $805
Assessed Fee: $805
Handbook: See unit detail
Incidental Fee: Travel and accommodation expenses associated with the one-week intensive in Albany. Up to $100 for field trips (admission fees & costs associated with the provision of field trips in local Albany region). Payment process to be advised once unit has commenced.
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Spanish Studies 1 (SPAN1401)

Receive an introduction to Spanish grammar and vocabulary for communicating orally and in writing in simple situations, and develop a cultural and linguistic awareness of contemporary spoken and written Spanish.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $805
Assessed Fee: $805
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Pathways to Citizenship (SVLG1006)

Students will explore and develop their own different pathways to active and global citizenship. Through an experiential approach students will connect with local and international organisations that support active citizenship.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 26 November 2018 – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $805
Assessed Fee: $805
Handbook: See unit detail
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Wicked Problems (SVLG5003)

This innovative unit gives students an experience of best practice approaches to addressing complex or wicked problems. It offers students an immersive experience in local Perth communities to identify and develop solutions to complex social and environmental problems, such as unemployment. Working in interdisciplinary teams, students will collaborate to research and design prototypes that address employability challenges.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 20 January – 14 February 2020
Unit Category: Postgraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1000
Assessed Fee: $3937.50
Handbook: See unit detail
Incidental Fee: Up to $50 for field work (food and accommodation costs). Payment process to be advised once unit has commenced.
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Law and Business

Financial Accounting (ACCT1101)

Explore the foundations of financial accounting through topics such as financial statement analysis and the factors that influence the demand and supply of accounting information.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 1 Februrary 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1344
Assessed Fee: $1344
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Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies in Business (BUSN5001)

Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (BDLT) are fundamentally changing traditional industries and business structures. Experience one of the few academic courses in the world offering an introduction to and hands-on experience of this innovative new ecosystem.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Postgraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1000
Assessed Fee: $3937.50
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Introduction to Finance (FINA1221)

Explore the basic concepts of financial management, through topics such as introductory finance theory, the fundamental tools of financial decision making, investment evaluation techniques, capital budgeting, and diversification and portfolio theory.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1344
Assessed Fee: $1344
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Introduction to Marketing (MKTG1203)

Marketing links all organisations to the external environment. Examine a range of marketing topics, from gathering and analysing data from many sources – such as social media – to promoting offerings in many ways, such as through search engines.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $805
Assessed Fee: $805
Handbook: See unit detail
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Economic and Business Statistics (STAT1520)

Learn about basic statistics through topics such as displaying and summarising data, random variables and their distributions, normal and binomial distributions, confidence intervals and introduction to analysis of variance.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 1 Februrary 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1148
Assessed Fee: $1148
Handbook: See unit detail
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Pathways to Citizenship (SVLG1006)

Students will explore and develop their own different pathways to active and global citizenship. Through an experiential approach students will connect with local and international organisations that support active citizenship.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 26 November 2018 – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $805
Assessed Fee: $805
Handbook: See unit detail
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Wicked Problems (SVLG5003)

This innovative unit gives students an experience of best practice approaches to addressing complex or wicked problems. It offers students an immersive experience in local Perth communities to identify and develop solutions to complex social and environmental problems, such as unemployment. Working in interdisciplinary teams, students will collaborate to research and design prototypes that address employability challenges.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 20 January – 14 February 2020
Unit Category: Postgraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1000
Assessed Fee: $3937.50
Handbook: See unit detail
Incidental Fee: Up to $50 for field work (food and accommodation costs). Payment process to be advised once unit has commenced.
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Media

Digital Advocacy (SOCS5200)

Discover the fundamental principles and practices of digital advocacy through classroom, media lab and experiential learning activities to equip you with the applicable knowledge and skills essential for designing an impactful and ethically engaged digital advocacy project.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 15 February
Unit Category: Postgraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1000
Assessed Fee: $2862.48
Handbook: See unit detail
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Science

Assessing Fauna Biodiversity in Managed Landscapes (BIOL5503)

Work with clients including consultants, farmers, government agencies and communities on a biodiversity assessment project, to gain an understanding of the scope of biodiversity projects and relevant techniques for biological surveys in natural and managed landscapes.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 26 November – 21 December 2018 (Unit comprises two field trips: York, 26 – 30 November 2018 and Whiteman Park, 3 – 7 December 2018)
Unit Category: Postgraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1000
Assessed Fee: $3737.52
Handbook: See unit detail
Incidental Fee: Up to $90 per day for food and accommodation costs incurred during field work (transport provided by the school). Payment process to be advised once unit has commenced.
Disclaimer: Enrolments close on Mon 19 November 2018 as final numbers are required to finalise field trip arrangements

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Natural History (ENVT1103)

Explore the theory and practice of natural history, with a focus on how humans from all cultures interact with biodiversity on a daily basis, and the need for scientific literacy to create sustainable living across all walks of life.

Location: Perth and Albany
Mode: Multi-mode
Intake: 3 December 2018 – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1148
Assessed Fee: $1148
Handbook: See unit detail
Incidental Fee: Up to $55 per day for accommodation & food expenses during Albany field trips (transport provided by the school). Payment process to be advised once unit has commenced.
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Sustainable Nature-based Tourism (ENVT5003)

Enhance your knowledge of the theory and practice of nature-based tourism, based on real-world case studies and a detailed investigation of the core principles of ecotourism and outdoor recreation.

Location: Perth and Albany
Mode: Multi-mode
Intake: 10 December 2018 – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Postgraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1000
Assessed Fee: $3737.52
Handbook: See unit detail

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Our Solar System (SCIE1122)

Explore traditional beliefs of astronomy such as the rich cultural traditions of Australian Aboriginals as well as modern discoveries. Learn about the planets within our own solar system, and the potential for life-bearing planets beyond Earth.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1148
Assessed Fee: $1148
Handbook: See unit detail
Incidental Fee: Field Trip to Gravity Discovery Centre, Gingin ($25 for entrance fee and food only, transport provided by the School). Payment process to be advised once unit has commenced.
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Physical Fitness and Health (SSEH1103)

Explore the importance of physical activity on the health and wellbeing of individuals, and how each component of physical fitness can be developed in a safe and effective manner.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 7 January – 8 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1148
Assessed Fee: $1148
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Active Leadership 1: Developing Leadership Skills (SSEH1104)

Investigate effective leadership, interpersonal behaviour, communication and the capacity to motivate others through experiential learning, and practise your skills through activities such as sailing, mountain biking, kayaking and trekking.

Location: Perth and Albany
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 3 December 2018 – 21 December 2018 (Perth); ; 7 January 2019 – 1 February 2019 (Albany)
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1148
Assessed Fee: $1148
Handbook: See unit detail
Incidental Fee: Up to $150 for costs involved with sailing activities (optional). Payment process to be advised once unit has commenced.
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Pathways to Citizenship (SVLG1006)

Students will explore and develop their own different pathways to active and global citizenship. Through an experiential approach students will connect with local and international organisations that support active citizenship.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 26 November 2018 – 1 February 2019
Unit Category: Undergraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $805
Assessed Fee: $805
Handbook: See unit detail
Unit flyer:

Unit registration

Wicked Problems (SVLG5003)

This innovative unit gives students an experience of best practice approaches to addressing complex or wicked problems. It offers students an immersive experience in local Perth communities to identify and develop solutions to complex social and environmental problems, such as unemployment. Working in interdisciplinary teams, students will collaborate to research and design prototypes that address employability challenges.

Location: Perth
Mode: Face to face
Intake: 20 January – 14 February 2020
Unit Category: Postgraduate
Non-assessed Fee: $1000
Assessed Fee: $3937.50
Handbook: See unit detail
Incidental Fee: Up to $50 for field work (food and accommodation costs). Payment process to be advised once unit has commenced.

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Fees

Undergraduate units

  • Fees for undergraduate Summer School units will be set at their standard classification and are informed by the unit's discipline
  • An undergraduate Summer School unit will cost the same irrespective of whether it is taken assessed or non-assessed
  • Fees are due prior to commencement of the unit

Postgraduate units

  • All postgraduate Summer School units will incur an indicative fee of $1000 if undertaken as non-assessed
  • If a postgraduate unit is taken for credit" as part of Summer School, the fee will be the same as incurred by domestic full-fee paying students
  • Fees are due prior to commencement of the unit

Further information

Getting to UWA

  • All external applicants will receive a parking permit to allow them to park on campus, free of charge. See transport.uwa.edu.au for information about parking areas, and check your permit for more details when you receive it. Information about public transport and cycling to UWA can be found at transport.uwa.edu.au.
  • Lockers and change rooms are available in the Reid Library. Bike racks are located throughout campus. End-of-journey shower facilities are available at the Fitness Centre.

Access to facilities

  • All external applicants will receive a PHEME account (student login) and access to the online learning system (LMS), online library and course materials.
  • Free on-campus WIFI will be available through your PHEME account.
  • The UWA Summer School Precinct includes a number of cafés with extended opening hours during Summer School. Visit the Student Guild website for more information.
  • Summer School external applicants will have access to the Reid Library and all its facilities: computers, charging stations, electrical outlets, printers/copiers, rest areas, group study facilities, private study areas, and of course, the librarians and library staff.
  • A map of the UWA Summer School Precinct and facilities:
        2018 Summer School map (PDF 372 KB)

Further information, including course materials, timetable information, PHEME details, and campus maps, will be provided via email once enrolment is completed

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