Undergraduate
Finance
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(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
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Master of Applied Finance
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying one of these majors, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 8
- 12
- 70
- 525
- 12
- 12
- 8
- 3.3
- 60
- 27
- 4
- 8
- 4.6
- 15
- 66
- 60
- 270
- 75
- 80
- 320
- 8
- 15
Admission requirements
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
How to apply
The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.
Refer to the below regarding application processes for each of the pathways . More information regarding admission requirements and prerequisites for each pathway can be found on the 'Admission Requirements' tab.
Domestic Pathways
- Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines.
- Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.
International Pathways
- International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
- International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
Course details
About the course
A major in Finance teaches you the practical aspects of finance, including corporate finance issues such as the appropriate mix of equity and debt to finance projects, identifying the optimal dividend policy, and the resourceful selection of business projects. You'll also learn aspects of investment and appropriate risk management techniques.
In addition to the fundamental theories that have shaped the current thinking on financial issues, you'll consider the major issues of the day, such as the recent global financial crisis and significant corporate and economy-wide events. Critical analysis, leadership skills, effective communication, ethical thinking and the development of strong research skills are the hallmarks of UWA's major in Finance. If you choose to pursue a career as a financial economist, you have the option to combine your Finance major with a major in Economics. This major is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops and other in-class activities.
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Albany (Regional campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-FINCE
- 003006C
- 068916E
- 106082A
UWA Student Managed Enterprise Investment Fund (SMEIF) unit
Are you ready to gain real-world hands-on experience in financial investment decision making? Then get ready to dive deep into the world of Finance in UWA’s new Student Managed Enterprise Investment Fund (SMEIF) unit, a unique unit and one of only a few offered in Australia. You’ll get the opportunity to make intelligent financial investment decisions using real data and real money.
The Trading Room
Get out of the classroom and into our real-time Trading Room with access to over 400 global markets. With 50 financial terminals, and data from the ASX, NYSE and LSE available, students have an unprecedented opportunity to take their studies further and gain a career edge.
What's the difference between the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business?
If you’d like to study business, how do you decide between a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Commerce? We tell you how.
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Popular combinations
Put theory into practice
Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.
Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.
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Harry Bantock
Harry Bantock
I chose to study at UWA because it is the most acclaimed university in Western Australia. The lecturers endeavour to provide students with an engaging learning experience and I benefit greatly from their efforts. UWA allowed me to choose an internship at firms I have always admired. Going to university, I wasn’t sure what course I wanted to study. I chose commerce because I felt it would provide me with an essential life skill. I quickly realised that finance and accounting were areas that interested me the most.
Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Philosophy
Accreditation
The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.
Why take a second major
- Expand your skills - Taking a second major either in a complementary area or in something like music or languages will show you have developed skills such as, teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy and presentation skills – which are highly sought after in the workforce.
- Add it to your resume – Employers are looking for graduates who have skills in a variety of areas. Two majors will expand your career prospects and help you stand out amongst the crowd.
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Zerlin Eng
Zerlin Eng
I chose Economics and Finance as my majors because I’m interested in how financial markets and world economics work together. I would like to develop my career in investment banking industry after I graduate from UWA.
