How to apply for postgraduate coursework

Follow our general guide on applying for a master’s degree, graduate diploma or graduate certificate as a domestic applicant. 

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How to apply

Choose your course

Choosing what to study is a personal choice and we’d encourage you to select what interests you. You can choose to study a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or at a master's degree level.

Check entry requirements

Review the entry requirements for your course before you apply. For entry into a postgraduate course, you’ll need to:  

  • Meet the English language requirements
  • Have completed a recognised qualification to meet our academic requirements  
  • Meet any additional requirements for your chosen course 
    Prepare your supporting documents

    Before you apply, you’ll to prepare the below supporting documents:  

    • A copy of your academic results  
    • A copy of your English test results (if available)  
    • Proof of citizenship  
    • Any additional documents required for your chosen course
      Apply online

      Once you’ve prepared for your application, you can apply online through UWA Apply. To apply online you’ll need to:  

      • Create a profile and log in to get stared  
      • Select your course and upload supporting documents  
      • Save or submit your application  

      If you’re a Domestic student applying for the Doctor of Medicine, then you’ll need to apply through the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMAS)

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        Accept your offer

        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. 

        Application dates

        Domestic and onshore

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        Domestic and onshore19 February 202716 July 202725 February 202821 July 2028
        All other countries

        Dates are subject to change without notice and some courses have different application date requirements.

          20272028

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        All other countries11 January 20277 June 2027 17 January 202812 June 2028
        Afghanistan
        Algeria
        Angola
        Armenia
        Azerbaijan
        Bangladesh
        Benin
        Bhutan
        Botswana
        Burkina Faso
        Burundi
        Cabo Verde
        Cambodia
        Cameroon
        Central African Republic
        Chad
        Comoros
        Congo, Democratic Republic of
        Congo, Republic of
        Cote d'Ivoire
        Djibouti
        Egypt
        Equatorial Guinea
        Eritrea
        Ethiopia
        Gabon
        Gambia
        Georgia
        Ghana
        Guinea
        Guinea-Bissau
        India
        Iran
        Iraq
        Kazakhstan
        Kenya
        Korea, Democratic People's Republic of (North)
        Kyrgyzstan
        Laos
        Lebanon
        Liberia
        Libya
        Malawi
        Mali
        Mauritania
        Mongolia
        Morocco
        Mozambique
        Myanmar
        Namibia
        Nepal
        Niger
        Nigeria
        Palestine
        Pakistan
        Philippines
        Rwanda
        Sao Tome and Principe
        Senegal
        Sierra Leone
        Somalia
        South Sudan
        Sri Lanka
        Stateless
        Sudan
        Syria
        Tajikistan
        Tanzania
        Togo
        Tunisia
        Turkmenistan
        Uganda
        Uzbekistan
        Vietnam
        Western Sahara
        Yemen
        Zambia
        Zimbabwe        		21 December 2026
                 		17 May 2027
                 		27 December 2027
                 		22 May 2028
         
        By course
        CourseIntake periodOpenClose
        Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (90840)January 20271 February 2026All specialisations close Wednesday 30 April 2026
        Doctor of Dental Medicine (91860)January 2027

        Domestic school leaver applications for 2027 commencement will open in line with TISC timelines in 2026.


        International school leaver applications for 2027 commencement open 1 January 2026.


        Graduate applications for domestic students for 2027 commencement are planned to open 1 May 2026. 


        Graduate applications for international students for 2027 commencement open 1 January 2026. 
         

        Domestic school leaver applications close end of September in line with TISC timelines. 


        International school leaver applications for 2027 commencement close 30 June 2026. 


        Graduate applications for domestic students close 31 May 2026. 


        Graduate applications for international students for 2027 commencement close 30 April 2026, with a second application round closing 30 June 2026.

        Doctor of Medicine (91850)January 2027

        Domestic school leaver applications for 2027 commencement will open in line with TISC timelines in 2026. 

         

        International school leave applications for 2027 commencement open 1 January 2026. 

         

        Graduate applications for domestic students for 2027 commencement will open early May in line with GEMSAS timelines.

         

        Graduate applications for international students for 2027 commencement open 1 January 2026.
         

        Domestic school leaver applications close end of September in line with TISC timelines.

         

        International school leaver applications for 2027 commencement close 30 June 2026.

         

        Graduate applications for domestic students close end May in line with GEMSAS application timelines.

         

        Graduate applications for international students for 2027 commencement close 30 April 2026, with a second application round closing 30 June 2026.

        Doctor of Optometry (91590)Semester 1, 20271 March 2026. Visit our Admissions Page for information on how to apply.Domestic and international applications close Saturday 31 August 2026.
        Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (01890)Not available in 2027Not available in 2027Not available in 2027
        Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870)Not available in 2027Not available in 2027Not available in 2027
        Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (01880)Not available in 2027Not available in 2027Not available in 2027
        Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (91870)Semester 1, 20271 March 2026. Visit our Admissions Page for information on how to apply.Domestic and international applications close Saturday 31 August 2026.
        Doctor of Podiatric Surgery (91830)Not available in 2027Not available in 2027Not available in 2027
        Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis (70230)

        2027 (Micros from Jan 2027)

         

        Visit the GCAD admission requirements page for important commencement date information.

        		1 August 202631 October 2026
        Graduate Certificate in Business (41210)    Trimester 1, 2027
        Trimester 2, 2027
        Trimester 3, 2027        		T1: Open now
        T2: Open now
        T3: Open now        		T1: 11 January 2027
        T2: 19 April 2027
        T3: 2 August 2027
        Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (41230)Trimester 1, 2027 
        Trimester 2, 2027
        Trimester 3, 2027        		T1: Open now
        T2: Open now 
        T3: Open now        		T1: 11 January 2027
        T2: 19 April 2027
        T3: 2 August 2027
        Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management (42200)Trimester 1, 2027 
        Trimester 2, 2027
        Trimester 3, 2027        		T1: Open now
        T2: Open now
        T3: Open now        		T1: 11 January 2027
        T2: 19 April 2027
        T3: 2 August 2027
        Graduate Certificate in Leadership (41220)Trimester 1, 2027 
        Trimester 2, 2027
        Trimester 3, 2027        		T1: Open now
        T2: Open now
        T3: Open now        		T1: 11 January 2027
        T2: 19 April 2027
        T3: 2 August 2027
        Graduate Certificate in Minerals and Energy Management (43200)Trimester 1, 2027 
        Trimester 2, 2027
        Trimester 3, 2027        		T1: Open now
        T2: Open now
        T3: Open now        		T1: 11 January 2027
        T2: 19 April 2027
        T3: 2 August 2027
        Graduate Certificate in Social Impact (40260)Trimester 1, 2027 
        Trimester 2, 2027
        Trimester 3, 2027        		T1: Open now
        T2: Open now
        T3: Open now        		T1: 11 January 2027
        T2: 19 April 2027
        T3: 2 August 2027
        Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (30250)April 2027Open now31 March 2027
        Graduate Certificate in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (73260)Semester 1, 20271 August 202631 January 2027
        Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology (53390)Not available in 2027Not available in 2027Not available in 2027
        Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (53370)Not available in 2027Not available in 2027Not available in 2027
        Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases (51330)Semester 1, 2027Domestic applications open Friday 1 August 2026.
        International applications open Sunday 1 June 2026.        		Domestic and international applications close 31 January 2027.
        Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education (30380)January 2027Open now18 December 2026
        Juris Doctor (20820)February 20271 May 2026
        Visit the Juris Doctor admission requirements page for information on Alternative Experience and Equity and Diversity Pathways.        		11 January 2027
        Equity and Diversity Pathways close - 15 November 2026.
        Alternative Experience Pathways close - 15 November 2026.
        Master of Business Administration (Flexible) (42520)Trimester 1, 2027 
        Trimester 2, 2027
        Trimester 3, 2027        		T1: Open now
        T2: Open now
        T3: Open now        		T1: 11 January 2027
        T2: 19 April 2027
        T3: 2 August 2027
        Master of Business Administration (MBA) (43520)January 20271 May 202611 December 2026
        Master of Clinical Audiology (90540)Semester 1, 20271 March 202631 August 2026
        Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (73520)Semester 1, 2027S1: Open nowS1: 8 February 2027
        Master of Clinical Pathology (92510)Semester 1, 20271 August 202631 October 2026
        Master of Education (30580)
        Semester 1, 2027
        Semester 2, 2027        		S1: Open now
        S2: Open now
        S1: 22 February 2027
        S2: 30 June 2027
        Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (53580)Semester 1, 20271 August 2026

        Domestic applications close 30 September 2026.

        International applications close 31 August 2026.

        Master of Infectious Diseases (54540)Semester 1, 2027Domestic applications open Friday 1 August 2026.
        International applications open Sunday 1 June 2026.

        Domestic applications close 30 September 2026.

        International applications close 31 August 2026.

        Master of Pharmacy (51500)January 20271 March 2026. Visit our Admissions Page for information on how to apply.Domestic and international applications close 31 August 2026.
        Master of Professional Psychology (73590)Semester 1, 20271 August 2026

        Domestic applications close 30 September 2026.

        International applications close 31 August 2026.

        Master of Social Work (11550)Semester 1, 2027Domestic and international applications open on 1 March 2026.

        Domestic applications close on 30 November 2026.

        International main round applications close on 30 June 2026 with a second application round closing 30 September 2026.

        Master of Teaching (Primary) (31520)Not available in 2027Not available in 2027Not available in 2027
        Master of Teaching (Secondary) (32550)January 2027Open now15 January 2027
        Master of Legal Practice (21560)Not available in 2027Not available in 2027Not available in 2027

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