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Our 3-year bachelor’s degrees consists of 24 units. These units are grouped as majors, extended majors and minors, which will be named on your degree certificate. You can fill the rest of your degree with other units of your choice.
At UWA we offer a wide variety of degree options designed to suit different interests, goals and career paths. Explore what's possible and discover the path that's right for you.
Majors
One major requires 8-12 units over the course of your bachelor's degree so, in most cases, you can choose to study two majors.
Extended majors
Extended majors enable you to dive deeper into a particular area of study and normally require 13 to 18 units studied over the course of your degree.
Minors
These are sequences of four related units that allow you to gain skills and knowledge in a specialised area that may complement your major(s), suit your career goals or simply be of personal interest.
Foundational unit
Your course may include up to four units that give you broad grounding and key skills in your chosen degree area, irrespective of your choice of major(s). For example, the Bachelor of Commerce requires foundational units to develop your knowledge across different areas of business, in addition to your major(s).
Bridging unit
If you don’t have the required subject at ATAR level or equivalent for your chosen major, you can take these additional units in your first year.
Elective unit
Depending on your choice of majors and minors, you may have space for elective units. You can choose (almost!) anything you like to expand your knowledge in a new field, provided you meet the unit rules. Elective units provide you with the opportunity to explore a range of interests and new disciplines. If you structure your degree with one degree-specific major, there is potential for up to 16 electives. If you decide to study two majors, there is still room for variety beyond your majors.
Design your own course with our comprehensive bachelor’s degrees. Choose one or two majors from a wide range, then add electives and/or a minor to suit your interests and career goals.
Is this degree for me?
You'll take an extended major with a carefully designed study plan to give you in-depth knowledge of your chosen career or profession. You can complement this with a minor or electives from almost any study area.
Is this degree for me?
You’ll complete two degrees in normally just four years – one comprehensive (where you’ll choose a major from a wide range of options) and one specialised (where you’ll take a defined study plan).
Is this degree for me?
These four-year courses include advanced coursework and a major research or creative project in your final year.
Is this degree for me?
Assured Pathways
Our Assured Pathways give you a guaranteed place in the professional postgraduate degree of your choice at the start of your studies.
Combined bachelor’s and master’s degrees
You’ll start advanced postgraduate-level studies in the third year of your bachelor’s degree and complete two degrees in just four years so you can enter your dream career sooner.
Higher Degree by Research
A postgraduate research degree 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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