Entry requirements vary depending on the combination you choose. You'll need to meet the admission requirements for your chosen combined course, including the required ATAR and any prerequisites and recommended subjects for the specialised degree.

If your study interests or goals change, you may be able to exit one component of your combined course and continue with the other. Your options will depend on your course and the units you've completed, so it's best to ask us before making a change.

A combined course and a double degree can mean the same thing. It essentially brings together two separate bachelor's degrees in one integrated course. You'll complete the requirements of both degrees and graduate with two qualifications.

A double major is different. It involves studying two majors within a single bachelor's degree, meaning you'll graduate with one degree qualification covering two areas of study.

Because a combined course involves completing the requirements of two degrees rather than one, it generally takes longer to complete than a single bachelor's degree with a double major. Most UWA combined courses can be completed in four years of full-time study, compared with three years for many single bachelor's degrees.

Your tuition fees will depend on the units you study, your enrolment and whether you're eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Combined courses generally involve a longer study period than a single three-year bachelor's degree, where study costs may be higher than completing a single qualification. If you’re interested in pursuing two qualifications, a combined course can be more cost effective. You can use UWA's Fee Calculator to estimate the fees for your chosen course.

As an international student, you can apply for eligible combined courses, subject to the admission, English Language Competency and visa requirements for your chosen course. Visit the international applicants page for information on entry requirements, how to apply and what you’ll need to prepare.

Yes. Rather than completing one degree and then starting another, you'll study units from both degrees throughout your course. This integrated structure allows you to work towards two qualifications simultaneously and graduate with both degrees at the end of your course.

No, you’ll need to select from available approved course combinations. These combinations have been carefully designed to ensure the two degrees complement each other and can be completed in a shorter timeframe than if they were studied separately. There are plenty of combinations to choose from, giving you a range of career pathways and passions to explore. 

No, if you’re taking a comprehensive bachelor's degree as part of a combined course, you can select one major from each bachelor's degree. You can’t select two majors in each the comprehensive degree, as each combined course study plan has been designed to give you a depth of skills and knowledge in each of your degree fields.

Not necessarily. Most students in a combined course study the same full-time load of four units per semester as students in a single bachelor's degree.

Yes, part-time study is available for combined courses. Discuss your study plan with your student office when you’re enrolling to ensure you meet course requirements. Just like any other degree, if you’re on a student visa you should review the requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000, as visa conditions may affect your study load requirements.