Domestic student fees
Find everything you need to know about tuition fees and related costs for domestic students at UWA.
Tuition fees
All domestic students at UWA are required to pay tuition fees for their studies. For most Australian students, these fees are partly subsidised by the Federal Government, making university more affordable. The remaining amount, known as the student contribution, can be paid upfront to the University or deferred through a HECS-HELP loan.
Australian citizens, permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens under a Special Visa Category are eligible for this option. Other New Zealand citizens and non-humanitarian permanent residents of Australia are required to pay their student contribution in full, directly to the University.
Further information on eligibility for the Special Visa Category is available at Study Assist.
Student contribution amounts
At UWA, courses comprise a number of units. A standard unit is worth six credit points. Full-time students usually study four six-credit-point units in a semester for a total of eight six-credit-point units in a year. Fees are billed on a semester basis.
The amount of an individual's student contribution each semester depends on the mix of units in which they are enrolled. Full details of costs of units are available on the Fee Calculator.
Student contribution rates for Commonwealth-supported students
Rates are available at the Australian Government's Study Assist website.
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You can search for your tuition fees per unit by using the Fee Calculator.
Fees for Professional Pathway Psychology (DOM-CSC), Professional Pathway Social Work (DOM-CSD) and Postgraduate Clinical Psychology (DOM-CSB)
Professional Pathway Psychology (DOM-CSC)
Professional Pathway Psychology (DOM-CSC) units of study are Behavioural Science units (with FOE codes starting with 0907) that contribute to a course of study that leads to a bachelor degree or honours degree in psychology with a course structure that makes it compulsory to study units relevant to professional registration as a psychologist by the Psychology Board of Australia, and the course of study represents a pathway to professional registration as a psychologist
- BP503 - Bachelor of Psychological Studies
- CB011 - Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts
- BH004 - Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- BH014 - Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
- BP030 - Bachelor of Psychology
- CB013 - Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Commerce
- CB043 - Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science
- BP058 - Bachelor of International Relations
- BH001 - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- BP030 - Bachelor of Psychology
Funding Cluster 2 - Part of funding cluster for Professional Pathway Psychology
| Unit Description | Field of education code | Maximum student contribution amounts | Commonwealth contribution amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioural Science | 0907 | $9,537 | $15,898 |
Means $9537/48 = $$198.68 x 6 = $1,192.00 per 6 credit point unit for 2026
Professional Pathway Social Work (DOM-CSD)
Professional Pathway Social Work (DOM-CSD) units of study are Human Welfare Studies and Services units (with FOE codes starting with 0905) that contribute to courses of study that lead to a bachelor’s degree, honours degree or master’s degree in:
- social work accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW);
- youth work accredited by Youth Work Australia.
- counselling accredited by the Australian Counsellors Association and/or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia;
- community work accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association
Funding Cluster 2 - Part of funding cluster for Professional Pathway Social Work
| Unit Description | Field of education code | Maximum student contribution amounts | Commonwealth contribution amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Welfare Studies and Services | 0905 | $9,537 | $15,898 |
Means $9537/48 = $$198.68 x 6 = $1,192.00 per 6 credit point unit for 2026
Postgraduate Clinical Psychology (DOM-CSB)
Postgraduate Clinical Psychology (DOM-CSB) units of study are in funding cluster 2 and are psychology units of study (FOE code 090701) that contribute to courses of study that are accredited for the purposes of professional registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and which lead to Endorsed Areas of Practice in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Counselling Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Sports Psychology and Community Psychology.
- 53580 - Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology – Coursework
- 54590 - Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and Doctor of Philosophy – Coursework
- 54570 - Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy – Coursework
Funding Cluster 2
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, and Professional Pathway Social Work
Table 4: Funding Cluster 2 – Part of funding cluster for Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics
| Unit description | Field of education code | Maximum student contribution amounts | Commonwealth contribution amounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | 0701 | $4,738 | $15,898 |
| Curriculum and Education Studies | 0703 | $4,738 | $15,898 |
| Other Education | 0799 | $4,738 | $15,898 |
| Postgraduate Clinical Psychology | 090701 | $4,738 | $15,898 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 0101 | $4,738 | $15,898 |
| Language and Literature | 091500 | $4,738 | $15,898 |
| English Language | 091501 | $4,738 | $15,898 |
| Linguistics | 091521 | $4,738 | $15,898 |
| Literature | 091523 | $4,738 | $15,898 |
| Language and Literature, not elsewhere classified | 091599 | $4,738 | $15,898 |
Means $4,738/48 = $98.70 x 6 = $592 per 6 credit point unit for 2026
Table of eligible courses
| COURSE CODE | FUNDING SOURCE | COURSE | FEE CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53580 | COMM-SUPP | Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology - Coursework | DOM-CSB |
| 54590 | COMM-SUPP | Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and Doctor of Philosophy - Coursework | DOM-CSB |
| 54570 | COMM-SUPP | Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy - Coursework | DOM-CSB |
| BP503 | COMM-SUPP | Bachelor of Psychological Studies | DOM-CSC |
| CB011 | COMM-SUPP | Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts | DOM-CSC |
| BH004 | COMM-SUPP | Bachelor of Science (Honours) | DOM-CSC |
| BH014 | COMM-SUPP | Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | DOM-CSC |
| BP030 | COMM-SUPP | Bachelor of Psychology | DOM-CSC |
| CB013 | COMM-SUPP | Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Commerce | DOM-CSC |
| CB043 | COMM-SUPP | Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science | DOM-CSC |
| BP058 | COMM-SUPP | Bachelor of International Relations | DOM-CSC |
| BH001 | COMM-SUPP | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | DOM-CSC |
| BP030 | UG-DOM-FEE | Bachelor of Psychology | DOM-CSC |
| 11550 | COMM-SUPP | Master of Social Work - Coursework | DOM-CSD |
| 11550 | PG-DOM-FEE | Master of Social Work - Coursework | DOM-CSD |
| BH017 | COMM-SUPP | Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) | DOM-CSD |
Student Services and Amenities Fee
A compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is payable for each year or part year of your study. The fee is used to improve the quality and quantity of services to students. An electronic SSAF Statement of Account notification fee is sent to your UWA student email account each semester following your enrolment.
Cost of living
Perth is one of Australia’s most affordable capital cities a (Deloitte Access Economics 2022). The annual cost of living in Perth depends on your lifestyle and the type of accommodation you choose. Consider extra funds to cover various items such as airfares and textbooks.
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