If you need support choosing the right Pathway Program for you, contact [email protected].
From potential to impact. From where you are to where you can go.
Our free, flexible university preparation programs give you entry to UWA, and the skills to step into your course with confidence.
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.
UWA Catalyst is a STEM‑focused pathway for students who want to make their mark in science and technology. Bringing together chemistry, mathematics and multidisciplinary study, the program builds the academic foundations and analytical capability needed for success in the Bachelor of Science. Ready to explore the unknown? UWA Catalyst is your launchpad.
UWA Thrive is for the next generation of healthcare professionals and aspiring nurses. This pathway builds the skills, confidence and academic foundations you need to succeed in health and nursing study, preparing you for a career that makes a real impact in your community. See yourself making a difference in people’s lives? Start shaping your future with UWA Thrive.
UWA Headway is for inquisitive, adaptable and creative students ready to take the next step into university study. Focused on developing writing, research and communication skills to support success across a wide range of undergraduate degrees, from arts and business to education, music, design, communications and social work. You’ll gain the confidence and capability to make real headway in your field and turn passion into purpose.
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student ready to take your next step into university, the UWA Aboriginal Orientation Course is your pathway forward. You’ll learn in a culturally safe, supportive environment that builds your academic skills, strengthens your confidence, and helps you shape your future study journey at UWA. Make your start, follow your path, and take your first step towards your undergraduate degree or contact the School of Indigenous Studies at [email protected].
Year 12 school leavers
All current year 12 school leaver applications should be submitted through TISC. Follow the TISC applying online guide for detailed steps on the process.
Non-school leavers
You’ll receive the outcome of your application via email. If your application is successful, you can login to UWA Apply to accept your offer.
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 [email protected] for advice.
UWA’s Pathway Programs demonstrate English language competence and meet the academic entry requirements for our 70 ATAR equivalency undergraduate degrees.
Whichever university preparation program you choose, you’ll be able to enter any UWA degree but 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.
To be eligible for admission and entry to a UWA Pathway Program you must meet the following entry requirements:
If you are applying for the Aboriginal Orientation Course, the entry requirements are different. For more information, visit the webpage or contact [email protected] .
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
If you have completed a university preparation course or enabling program, at another university, you can still apply to UWA for your bachelor's degree.
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