Set yourself apart with a UWA degree
Our courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed globally.
Sign up nowSet yourself apart with a UWA degree. Our courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed globally.
A university degree is about so much more than just learning. Studying at UWA not only gives you the opportunity to gain a world-class degree, it opens up doors for you when it's time to find a career pathway. You'll build greater confidence and gain a fresh perspective on the world, with the chance to get involved in everything from clubs and societies, to community work, internships and a whole range of social activities.
We’re committed to helping you figure out your study path. Our course structure allows you to personalise your degree and even change your mind along the way. You can study across a variety of fields before choosing your majors at the start of your second year, allowing you time to discover what you’re truly passionate about.
We’re proud to rank first in Western Australia and place in the Top 100 of universities globally.
UWA is in the same time zone as 60 per cent of the world’s population
Well established industry partnerships
Perth is one of Australia’s most affordable capital cities (Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2021, Economist Intelligence Unit)
Our degree options
Usually a bachelor’s degree (that's your first degree) lasts three years for full-time study, although sometimes it can last four. At UWA, we have five undergraduate degree options:
Bachelor of Arts
Explore what it means to be human. The Bachelor of Arts can include study of the humanities, social and cultural studies, languages and music.
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science, a new degree commencing in 2018, encompasses the biological basis of human structure and function and the application of this knowledge to disease, wellbeing and society.
Bachelor of Commerce
Make a positive difference in the world. UWA Commerce graduates bring together people and organisations across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
Bachelor of Science
Reason, logic, observation, analysis, resourcefulness, creativity, imagination, experimentation and synthesis – these are the essence of science.
Bachelor of Philosophy
An inspiring and research-oriented four-year degree for high-achieving students.
Why choose UWA?
We are a world top 100 university (ARWU 2018) and seven of our subjects are ranked in the world’s Top 50, including Agriculture and Forestry, Earth and Marine Sciences, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology, Civil and Structural Engineering, Mineral and Mining Engineering and Performing Arts (QS 2018).
Our University is one of only two Australian members of the Worldwide Universities Network, a partnership of 18 research-led universities, and we are a foundation member of the Matariki Network of high-quality, research-intensive universities with a particular focus on student experience.
We are the only Western Australian university in the Group of Eight and home to globally recognised scholars such as Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall. We have more than 75 research and training centres and receive about 80 per cent of all research funding to WA universities annually.
To help our students graduate career-ready, we offer professional placements, internships, mentoring, work experience and vacation programs.
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