UWA Pathway Programs
Our free, flexible university preparation programs give you entry to UWA, and the skills to step into your course with confidence.
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From potential to impact. From where you are to where you can go.
With small classes and tailored support, these university preparation programs strengthen your academic literacy, numeracy, critical thinking and field‑specific knowledge, so you can transition smoothly into your chosen degree.
If you’re looking for a way to bridge the gap between your academic background and a UWA degree that turns passion into a career with purpose, start with a free one-semester preparation program. You’ll achieve entry to a UWA bachelor’s degree ready to make your mark.
These are not one-size-fits-all enabling courses. These preparation programs are tailored and purpose-built, each mapped to a specific field of study and your future direction.
Whether you’re a mature age, high school or Indigenous student; passionate about STEM, committed to nursing or starting to explore your options, there’s a program to help you make your impact, your way.
Our Pathway Programs
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How to apply
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Frequently asked questions
Which university preparation program should I choose?
UWA’s Pathway Programs are tailored, purpose-built university preparation programs, each mapped to a specific field of study and your future direction. Check the course pages to see where your course can take you or contact pathways@uwa.edu.au for advice.
What can I study after successfully completing UWA’s Pathway Programs?
UWA’s Pathway Programs demonstrate English language competence and meet the academic entry requirements for our 70 ATAR equivalency undergraduate degrees.
Whichever UWA preparation program you choose, you’ll be able to enter a range of UWA degrees. Choosing the Pathway Program mapped specifically for your future degree helps make sure you cover any prerequisite knowledge you might need.
If you’re aiming for a degree with a higher ATAR requirement, start with a Pathway Program, complete it successfully, and then check out the UWA Handbook for transfer options into other degrees.
Can I complete an enabling, bridging or preparation program at another university and use it for entry to UWA?
Yes. If you’ve completed an enabling program at an Australian university or affiliated college, you can use it to apply for an eligible UWA bachelor’s degree. You’ll need a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 or higher, and you may also need to meet any additional entry requirements for your chosen course.
If you completed a WA university enabling program as part of WACE, attend a Broadway School, and achieve a WAM of 60 or higher, you can gain direct entry into one of our eligible courses.
Successfully completing an enabling program will also meet UWA’s English Language Competence requirement.
Your enabling program is considered equivalent to one full-time semester of study, and your academic transcript will include a final mark. If your program does not include graded marks, the completed units can still be used to support an application through Experience-based entry.
How to apply
- School leavers: Include your enabling program details in your TISC application
- Non‑school leavers: apply directly to UWA