2018-2019 Undergraduate Course Guide InternationalInternational StudentsStudents Welcome to our community
Whatever aspirations you may have, a degree from The University of Western Australia (UWA) will equip you with the skills needed to succeed in our rapidly changing world. Our unique course structure allows you to design your own degree and prepares you for the careers of the future.
Join a community of like-minded people who seek to inspire progress and challenge the status quo. As the University’s new Vice-Chancellor, I encourage you to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead.
PROFESSOR DAWN FRESHWATER, VICE-CHANCELLOR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The University of Western Australia acknowledges that it is situated on Noongar land and that Noongar people remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land and continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge.
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Write your future at UWA
Globally recognised course structure aligned with leading European, Asian and North American universities
Internationally recognised +
RANKED 5 stars for research, teaching, 5 stars for graduate st internationalisation, specialist starting salary – our criteria, employability, facilities, graduates are among the in the innovation, inclusiveness highest-paid in Australia 91 world (QS Stars University Ratings 2018) (Good Universities Guide 2018) and st in Western Australia Ranked in 1 (ARWU 2017) • Earth and Marine Sciences the world’s • Agriculture and Forestry • Anatomy and Physiology UWA alumni TOP • Psychology • Performing Arts become world 50 • Mineral and Mining Engineering leaders • Civil and Structural Engineering (QS 2017)
Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall Mecca Cosmetica founder Gain valuable Jo Horgan experience CEO Greenpeace Australia Pacific David Ritter with Guild Volunteering Former prime minister Bob Hawke Well-established industry and many more... partnerships
4 study.uwa.edu.au Enjoy a vibrant student life
Experience 5 art and culture in the colleges close Cultural Precinct to campus
Join one of 140+ clubs and societies
Study with Learn a new friends at our sport or join a refurbished libraries team with UWA Sport
Enjoy great food and coffee at one of our many cafés
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 5 Fast facts Cultural diversity Perth offers asafe and friendly Getting around environment. People of more than 200 different International students receive a Western Australian government- nationalities live, work and study in WA, speaking sponsored 40 per cent discount on all public transport. Free buses more than 170 languages (studyperth.com.au) called CATs operate around the central business district (CBD)
Government FREE WiFi Australia’s Democratic most affordable (Westminster system) in the CBD capital city (Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2017, Economist Intelligence Unit)
6 study.uwa.edu.au ELIZABETH QUAY 5km to Perth CBD (11 minutes by car, 14 minutes by bus)
TRIGG 4.2km to Elizabeth Quay BEACH (7 minutes by car, 19 minutes by bicycle) 6.3km to Cottesloe Beach (11 minutes by car, 27 minutes by bus) Life in Perth 1.2km to Kings Park and Botanic Garden (16 minutes walking)
Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city and capital of the thriving state 22km to Perth International Airport of Western Australia. It offers an inspiring study conditions with sunny (30 minutes by car) PERTH weather, a relaxed outdoor environment and beautiful natural scenery. CBD
KINGS PARK ELIZABETH QUAY Perth holds international appeal with strong UWA cultural diversity and urban sophistication. COTTESLOE PERTH BEACH AIRPORT
Perth’s cultural scene offers an array of activities, SWAN with plenty of festivals, eateries, modern bars RIVER ROTTNEST and weekend markets adding flavour to the city ISLAND INDIAN OCEAN and its suburbs. study.uwa.edu.au/perth
FREMANTLE
Weather Seasons Religion Western Australia has a warm climate, with Summer: December–February temperatures climbing above 30 degrees celsius Autumn: March–May Complete for much of the summer and rarely going below Winter: June–August 15 degrees celsius during the day in winter Spring: September–November religious freedom Time zone Perth’s GMT+8 population Language (same time zone as 60 per cent of the world’s population) 2.02 million English
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 7 A unique campus
Located on a river bend in Crawley just minutes from the City of Perth, UWA is often described as one of Australia’s most picturesque campuses.
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▲ Relax in heritage-listed gardens and open courtyards
◀ Tour UWA and climb the iconic clock tower
Watch a movie on Campus at Sommerville Outdoor cinema ▼
▼ Kayak, row or sail on the Swan River
8 study.uwa.edu.au ▲ Enjoy UWA’s mix of grand architecture and modern facilities
Socialise at cafés on campus and shop at nearby supermarkets ▶
◀ Visit the stunning Cottesloe Beach 6km away
Enjoy nature at Kings Park, ▶ one of the largest inner-city parks and in the world
Try different cuisines at one of the many exciting food trucks on campus ▼
The Albany Centre UWA also has a high-tech regional campus in the Great Southern town of Albany–a four-hour drive from Perth. Here you can experience all that regional Western Australia has to offer while studying at university.
For more information visit albany.uwa.edu.au/courses
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 9 Student life
At UWA, we like to think of ourselves as more than a university. We’re a community, made up of passionate and dedicated staff, students and alumni. Discover a new culture, meet new people and have fun while you complete your studies with us.
UWA Student Guild The Guild also provides student Volunteering Student life at UWA is vibrant representation, with staff on hand to The Guild Volunteering office helps with social activities on campus give extra support to you on academic, students find their perfect volunteering organised by the UWA Student financial or welfare matters affecting role. Many opportunities may be added Guild, the representative student your study. The free Guild membership to your degree transcript and you can organisation. The UWA Student Guild entitles students to great discounts choose to work in a range of fields has a reputation for being one of the on campus and at restaurants, shops, (sports, education, arts, environment, most active in Australia. It organises activities and services around Perth. health and more). These opportunities countless activities including festivals, range from drop-in sessions to one- day workshops, end-of-semester parties, The Guild Village events and ongoing projects. The office networking opportunities, the Guild The Guild Village is a hive of activity also runs weekend volunteering trips, Ball (formal dance) and the National and houses shops, food outlets, a which are fun, affordable ways to Campus Band competition, and runs medical centre, hairdresser, bank and see more of WA. more than 140 clubs and societies. other useful student amenities. The uwa.studentguild.com regular market is the place to buy inexpensive, locally made clothes, jewellery and more.
Whether you play sport to stay active or to socialise with friends, you can unleash your inner athlete with UWA Sport.
• Access more than 50 group • There are swimming pools, tennis fitness classes a week or use and squash courts, and the UWA the state-of-art equipment and Sports Park with large open multiple training zones with your playing fields is nearby • The Australian Institute of Sport gym membership • Take part in numerous social (AIS) endorses UWA as a member • Visit the Water Sports Complex sports, clubs and fun programs of the national Elite Athlete on the beautiful foreshore at • Join in the fun with a range of Friendly University network Matilda Bay–home to the UWA activities from stand-up paddle • Take on another faculty or Boat Club and Outdoor Club boarding, to rock climbing college, or choose to represent and yoga to name a few, or UWA at high-level sporting participate in outdoor day trips, competitions such as Western Uni improve on your swimming skills Games and Australian Uni Games or learn first aid sport.uwa.edu.au
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10 study.uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 11 Connecting you to industry
At UWA you’ll not only receive a world-class degree, you’ll also have the opportunity to gain valuable experience that will prepare you for your future career. Some degrees require you to complete professional placements but we also provide the chance for you to gain experience in the workplace even if your qualification doesn’t call for it.
Our extensive employer engagement and collaborations provide you with practical, real-world experiences in addition to valuable professional networking opportunities.
These partnerships enable you to take part in a number of activities including: • for-credit placements/practicums as part of your degree • not-for-credit work experience • volunteering opportunities through Guild Volunteering • service learning units • internships with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship • vacation programs • Career Mentor Link – a program that matches you with a professional so you can benefit from your mentor’s industry knowledge and career experience. • work placements for professional accreditation This hands-on learning approach is highly valued by employers and ensures you’re career-ready. study.uwa.edu.au/industry
Our Careers Centre is also here to help you design your future, supporting you with employability skills workshops, employer and networking events, career fairs, online jobs board, mentoring and more. careers.uwa.edu.au
Graduate outcomes Your UWA degree is an investment in your future. Our graduates consistently exceed the national average starting salaries and State graduate employment rates. Our alumni continue to inspire and bring about positive impact on society – from Nobel Prize-winning scientists such as Professor Barry Marshall, to entrepreneurs like Mecca Cosmetica founder Jo Horgan and politicians such as former prime minister Bob Hawke. Over the next 40 years alone, minds and projects that started their journeys at UWA are expected to bring about $60 billion to our State’s economy (ACIL Allen Consulting 2010). pursueimpossible.uwa.edu.au
12 study.uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 13 Design your degree
UWA courses are designed to give you a competitive edge. Throughout your studies you will gain practical experience and learn valuable skills such as effective communication, problem-solving and research. These key competencies enable you to adapt to an ever-changing and rapidly developing world and help future-proof your career.
Build a degree that keeps your Broadening units fall into two options open categories, A and B. You are required Our flexible course structure enables to take four broadening units of which you to choose units of study across at least one must be a Category A different subject area, and discover broadening unit (up to two Category A your interests in fields as diverse broadening units may be undertaken as Accounting and Zoology before from within the knowledge area of your deciding on a career. degree-specific major) and at least two broadening units (Category A or Once you’ve discovered what you’re B) must be undertaken from outside passionate about in your first year, you the knowledge area of your degree- then specialise in your chosen area of specific major. study by selecting one or two majors. Category A includes units: Course building blocks (i) with a focus on the globalised and Major: This is the subject area you culturally diverse environment choose to specialise in within your (ii) in languages other than English bachelor’s (first) degree. (iii) offered by the School of Indigenous Studies Core units: A core unit is one that must (iv) undertaken for credit as part of be taken to complete your chosen a Student Exchange or Study major. Some majors have set core units Abroad program, where the unit is while others allow you to choose from undertaken at a host institution a list of core unit options. (v) with mathematics and/or statistical theory as their core Complementary units: These are teaching content units which go hand-in-hand with your Category B comprises units from any major. They are designed to provide discipline outside the knowledge area you with additional knowledge to help of your degree-specific major (subject you complete your major. to meeting unit prerequisites).
Broadening units Elective units: Also known as ‘free Broadening units add a valuable choice’ units. These units give you dimension to your studies and a great opportunity to explore provide you with knowledge beyond other areas of interest and expand the fields in which you choose to your knowledge. specialise. Undertaking broadening units is a requirement of the University’s undergraduate degree course structure.
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15 Bachelor of Arts
29 degree-specific majors • Anthropology • Indonesian and Sociology • Italian Studies • Archaeology • Japanese • Architecture • Korean Studies (co-requisite majors*) • Landscape • Asian Studies Architecture • Chinese • Law and Society • Classics and • Linguistics Ancient History • Music • Communication and Specialist Studies Media Studies • Music Studies • English and • Philosophy Cultural Studies • Political Science and • Fine Arts International Relations • French Studies • Psychology in Society • German Studies • Psychology • History (double major) • History of Art • Work and • Human Geography Employment Relations and Planning • Indigenous *Architecture (co-requisite majors) are two majors that must be Knowledge, History taken together and Heritage
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2018 UWA CRICOS CODE TUITION FEES COURSE CODE 3 INTAKE BP001 003005D YEARS FEB & JULY AUD$31,100 FULL-TIME PER YEAR
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16 study.uwa.edu.au The Bachelor of Arts degree at UWA offers you a unique learning experience with the flexibility and depth to pursue your passion while gaining the skills for a successful career in a diverse range of fields.
Studying the Bachelor of Arts at UWA allows you to take Why study Arts? courses from a wide range of subjects, from the earliest Studying Arts equips you for every aspect of life. days of humanity and history in Archaeology or Classics It enables you to discover your talents, interests and and Ancient History, to cutting-edge technologies abilities, and develop them fully. You will acquire skills of performance and creativity in Music Studies, such as critical thinking, communication, reasoning ability Architecture or Communication and Media Studies. and problem-solving. These proficiencies are all highly sought after and valued by employers, and will provide Hone your knowledge and skills by selecting from 29 majors you with many future career opportunities. spanning the social sciences, humanities and creative arts. Beyond your Bachelor of Arts Tackle the great challenges facing society with a major in Arts graduates are equipped with a well-rounded education Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations in addition to excellent communication, research and or Anthropology and Sociology. Develop critical cultural technical skills that allow our students to enter many engagement with a major in History, English and Cultural different careers. You could also choose to undertake Studies or our wide range of regional specialisations. postgraduate study for a competitive edge in a rapidly Or make a difference to your community with a major in changing and ever-growing workforce. Successful UWA Psychology, Human Geography and Planning or Work and graduates include politicians, ambassadors, authors, Employment Relations. Participating in the innovative composers, journalists, anthropologists, historians, language programs will equip you with both linguistic skills policy advisers and teachers, to name a few. and enhanced cultural understanding.
Studying the Bachelor of Arts at UWA sets you on the path to becoming a true global citizen. You can study abroad Career-ready at a partner university for a semester or choose from our As part of your Arts degree you can choose to range of innovative short international study units. You can undertake the Arts Practicum, which provides the also learn a new language, with nine Asian and European opportunity to work on a supervised project in a languages to choose from. workplace of your choice, while earning credit towards your degree. This helps you gain the skills needed to launch a successful career.
RANKED % % IN THE Student Positive TOP Satisfaction Outcomes 93 Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016 95Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016 WORLDWIDE FOR: • HISTORY • ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE • PERFORMING ARTS • SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT (QS, 2017)
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 17 NEW BACHELOR DEGREE Bachelor of IN 2018 Biomedical Science
Why study Biomedical Science? 13 degree-specific majors The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is a practical degree that equips students with the essential knowledge and skills • Aboriginal Health • Microbiology to impact the health of people and populations. You will first and Wellbeing and Immunology gain a sound understanding of how the human body functions • Anatomy and • Neuroscience in healthy and diseased states, barriers to healthcare and Human Biology • Pathology and methods for treatment. This degree could lead you to a career • Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine impacting public health policy or designing medicines Molecular Biology • Pharmacology to alleviate symptoms or vaccines to prevent diseases. • Exercise and Health • Physiology • Genetics • Population Health Beyond your Bachelor of Biomedical Science • Medical Sciences1 • Science Graduates can seek employment in a range of Communication health-related industries, including research, pharmaceuticals, public health and medical technology. Preventative healthcare opportunities will continue to grow as the populations of The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is a new and exciting countries such as Australia, Japan and many parts of Europe undergraduate degree designed to meet growing global increase in age. Students wishing to become practitioners demand for graduates with health expertise. You can in their related disciplines will need to complete further specialise in one or two of the 13 majors available in this postgraduate studies. degree or combine a Biomedical Science major with a major from Arts, Commerce or Science, in line with your unique interests and career goals. Career-ready You’ll be given the opportunity to participate in As a Biomedical Science student, you’ll be taught by community engagement, through structured visits world-class researchers in cutting-edge laboratories to health organisations, voluntary work experience and tutorial rooms, at UWA’s main campus and at the programs, field trips and assignments linked with the Queen Elizabeth II Health Campus (QEII). After graduating health sector. You’ll also gain critical skills in laboratory this course, you could pursue a career or further study practice and research. in areas as diverse as clinical practice, medical technology, medical research or public health.
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BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE FAST FACTS
2018 UWA CRICOS CODE TUITION FEES COURSE CODE 3 INTAKE BP006 095001B YEARS FEB & JULY AUD$37,800 FULL-TIME PER YEAR
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18 study.uwa.edu.au Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences YEARS of medical teaching 60 and research excellence UWA is 24th in the world for Life Sciences INVESTING ACADEMIC RANKING OF WORLD UNIVERSITIES (ARWU) AUD $7 million in a new state-of-the-art medical teaching and learning facility
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 19 Bachelor of Commerce
Why study Commerce? 8 degree-specific majors The Bachelor of Commerce focuses on the factors that • Accounting • Management drive economic behaviour at both an individual and • Business Law • Marketing organisational level. Your studies will equip you with the • Economics • Professional Economics analytical, communication and problem-solving skills to • Finance (double major) effectively identify issues, source information and find efficient • Human Resource and practical solutions. The course has been tailored in Management consultation with representatives from leading local and international organisations, ensuring you will graduate with an industry-relevant degree.
Real-world experiences are at the heart of the Bachelor With a multitude of Business School student societies, you of Commerce. This degree develops your analytical, can attend professional development, networking and social communication and problem-solving skills, providing you events, all while taking part in a student-managed investment with a global perspective on business and preparing you to fund, leading a social entrepreneurship project or launching pursue a career within the business, government or not-for- your own start-up enterprise. profit sectors. Beyond your Bachelor of Commerce Learn from leading academics, develop high-level As a Commerce graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and skills industry networks and graduate with a degree that can to tackle some of the greatest challenges facing the world. take you anywhere in the world. UWA’s internationally You could find yourself working at a global advertising agency, accredited Business School celebrates strong links with starting your own social enterprise or entering the world of the business community, allowing for insights into leading corporate finance, among other career destinations. industry practice.
Whether you’re hearing from an industry guest lecturer, visiting a careers-related event or attending an exclusive lunch Career-ready with corporate executives, you can confidently apply your Apply your business knowledge to real-world situations skills in real-world situations. by undertaking a business practicum or by taking part in national and international competitions run by leading organisations.
Business students can also choose to participate in a range of student societies. For example, you could work on a project to empower local communities through entrepreneurial and education outreach initiatives.
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE FAST FACTS
2018 UWA CRICOS CODE TUITION FEES COURSE CODE 3 INTAKE BP002 003006C YEARS FEB & JULY AUD$37,300 FULL-TIME PER YEAR
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20 study.uwa.edu.au 15 active student societies including the Economics and Commerce Student Society, Student Managed Investment Fund, UWA Consulting Society, and Marketing and + Management Association of UWA. Corporate Partners Globally Accreditation INCLUDING The UWA Business School is the only 30 institution in Western Australia to be responsible ANZ, BHP, EY, HAWAIIAN, The UWA Business School is a signatory internationally accredited through the MITSUBISHI, WESFARMERS, to the United Nations Principles of European Quality Improvement System Responsible Management Education (EQUIS) and the Association to Advance WOODSIDE, UBS AND MORE. Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 21 Bachelor of Science
Why study Science? 25 degree-specific majors Scientists study the nature of the universe, its properties, • Agricultural Science • Geology the life that exists within it and the laws that govern the • Anatomy and • Marine Science behaviour of all matter. As a student you’ll investigate the Human Biology • Mathematics and big issues confronting our planet including climate change, • Biochemistry and Statistics diagnosis and treatment of disease, healthy lifestyles, food Molecular Biology • Natural Resource sustainability and conserving biodiversity. The importance • Botany Management of science in determining the wellbeing of our society is • Chemistry • Neuroscience recognised by industry, business and government. You will • Computer Science • Physics acquire skills that make you highly employable, such as • Conservation Biology • Physiology critical thinking and problem-solving. • Data Science • Psychological Science • Engineering Science • Psychology Beyond your Bachelor of Science (double major) (double major) The skills you gain when studying the Bachelor of • Environmental Science • Science Science form the foundation of a great science education • Exercise and Health Communication and are highly valued and sought after by employers. • Genetics • Sport Science These include reason, logic, observation, analysis, • Geographical Sciences • Zoology resourcefulness, communication, creativity, imagination and experimentation. Science graduates are in demand worldwide with job opportunities across a wide range of sectors. If you choose to pursue further study, a master’s A key focus of the Bachelor of Science is degree by research or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will understanding and improving the natural world enable you to move into a career in scientific research. through systematic observation, experimentation, modelling and calculation. Career-ready The Bachelor of Science gives you the opportunity Gain academic credit for pre-approved work to harness the skills and knowledge necessary to placements when studying towards your bachelor’s make a real contribution to the global challenges degree. Science practicums bridge the gap between facing humanity. theory and practice by providing hands-on experience within a workplace. Students also have the opportunity to gain valuable networking experience with industry professionals.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE FAST FACTS
2018 UWA CRICOS CODE TUITION FEES COURSE CODE 3 INTAKE BP004 068914G YEARS FEB & JULY AUD$37,800 FULL-TIME PER YEAR
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22 study.uwa.edu.au % Positive 93 Outcomes Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016
UWA IS RANKED IN THE TOP 22:1 INSTITUTIONS FOR: • AGRICULTURE Student-to • PSYCHOLOGY • EARTH AND MARINE SCIENCES (according to QS World University -staff ratio Rankings by Subject 2017)
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 23 Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) is a challenging What can I study? and research-oriented four-year degree. The course The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) gives you the offers an innovative curriculum with an individually freedom to choose a major from any field of study within designed academic program, focusing on your chosen Arts, Biomedical Science, Commerce or Science. It is an area of specialisation. integrated honours degree with research embedded throughout the four-year course and the opportunity to In addition to innovative research project work, the course learn a language. includes a scholarship-supported Study Abroad experience, academic mentoring, high-level communications training, Throughout your course you will participate in collaborative professional skills development and an on-campus and interdisciplinary research projects, work closely residential experience prior to the start of first semester with a research mentor from your chosen field of study, (usually in the week prior to orientation). develop your own research project with an academic supervisor, present your research orally, produce a research This highly competitive course is unique in Western dissertation, undertake an overseas study experience, and Australia and represents an exciting and distinctive have the opportunity to meet international research leaders experience for high-achieving students. visiting the University.
Why study the Bachelor of Philosophy Entry requirements (Honours)? Entry to this course is extremely competitive and places are The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course ensures you limited. Before nominating your degree-specific major (and develop high-level research and communication skills that second major where relevant) you must have satisfied any prepare you for the challenges of achieving the highest specified prerequisites for the major (see pages 19 to 61 for international standards of excellence. While many graduates detailed descriptions and prerequisites of majors). will choose to pursue further studies or a career in research, the intensive focus of the degree on developing analytical, Beyond your Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) teamwork and communication skills will ensure you are Graduates will have a wealth of opportunities upon highly employable upon graduation. graduation. You can choose to complete postgraduate study by coursework and/or research, including courses leading to professional qualifications, or you may prefer to enter the workforce directly after completing your undergraduate degree.
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BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY (HONOURS) FAST FACTS
2018 UWA CRICOS CODE TUITION FEES COURSE CODE 4 INTAKE BH005 068916E YEARS FEB AUD$40,400 FULL-TIME PER YEAR
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24 study.uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 25 Direct Pathways
If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Direct Pathways. A Direct Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses. The pathways combine a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice.
Master of Professional Engineering (Mining) Emma Guerini “The Direct Pathway into Engineering was the perfect choice for me. It made the transition from my bachelor’s degree to the Master of Professional Engineering (MPE) seamless, while also giving me the flexibility to complete a second major in Geology.
My favourite part about studying Mining Engineering at UWA has been the opportunity to get involved in the industry early. For me, this started out with field trips to various mine sites, completing my practicum in a fly-in, fly-out role and becoming a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) Student Chapter. I have now been on the committee of the Student Chapter for two years, during which time I’ve had the opportunity to meet industry professionals, attend conferences, compete in the Mining Games in Montana and Brisbane, and travel to Sweden as part of the AusIMM/Atlas Copco Scholarship.
Overall my experience as an MPE student has been both fun and valuable to my career as an incoming graduate engineer. The experienced lecturers, real-life design and research projects, industry exposure and opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities really set UWA apart from other universities.”
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26 study.uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 27 Direct Pathways
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education Architecture Pathway
Minimum ATAR 92.00 or equivalent
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification
Bachelor of Arts 1. Architecture Master of 5 years Arts (co-requisite majors) Architecture Master of Architecture
Landscape Architecture Pathways
Minimum ATAR 92.00 or equivalent
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification
1. Landscape Architecture Master of Landscape 5 years 2. Option, another Architecture Arts UWA major Bachelor of Arts, Biomedical 1. One Biomedical Science, Commerce Science major Master of or Science Biomedical Landscape 5 years Science 2. Landscape Architecture Architecture
1. One Commerce major Master of Master of Commerce 2. Landscape Landscape 5 years Landscape Architecture Architecture Architecture
Science 1. One Science major Master of 2. Landscape Landscape 5 years Architecture Architecture
28 study.uwa.edu.au Law Pathways
Minimum ATAR 96.00 or equivalent
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification 1. One Arts major 2. Option, another Juris Doctor 6 years Arts UWA major Bachelor of Arts, Biomedical 1. One Biomedical Science, Commerce Science major or Science Biomedical Juris Doctor 6 years Science 2. Option, another UWA major Juris Doctor (JD) 1. One Commerce major 2. Option, another Juris Doctor 6 years Commerce UWA major
1. One Science major Juris Doctor 6 years Science 2. Medical Sciences
Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Teaching Pathways
Minimum ATAR 92.00 or equivalent
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification 1. One Arts major (as advised by the Graduate Master of Teaching School of Education) (Early Childhood), 5 years Arts 2. Option, another (Primary) or (Secondary) UWA major
1. One Biomedical Bachelor of Arts, Biomedical Science major Master of Teaching (as advised by the Graduate (Early Childhood), 5 years Science, Commerce Biomedical School of Education) Science (Primary) or (Secondary) or Science 2. Option, another UWA major Master of 1. One Commerce major (as advised by the Graduate Master of Teaching Teaching School of Education) (Early Childhood), 5 years (Early Childhood), Commerce 2. Option, another (Primary) or (Secondary) (Primary) or UWA major (Secondary)
1. One Science major (as advised by the Graduate Master of Teaching Science School of Education) (Early Childhood), 5 years 2. Option, another (Primary) or (Secondary) UWA major
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 29 Direct Pathways
Translation Studies Pathway
Minimum ATAR 90.00 or equivalent
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification
1. Chinese, German, Bachelor of Arts French or Italian Master of Translation 5 years Master of Arts 2. Option, another Studies Translation UWA major Studies
Faculty of Science Psychology Pathways
Minimum ATAR 95.00 or equivalent
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification
Bachelor of Arts
Arts 1. Psychology (double major) Psychology Honours 4 years Psychology Honours
Bachelor of Science 1. Psychology (double major) Psychology Honours 4 years Science Psychology Honours
30 study.uwa.edu.au Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Social Work Pathways
Minimum ATAR 92.00 or equivalent
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification
1. One Arts major Master of 5 years 2. Option, another Social Work Bachelor of UWA major Arts Arts, Biomedical 1. One Biomedical Science, Commerce Science major Master of 5 years or Science Social Work Biomedical 2. Option, another Science UWA major 1. One Commerce major Master of 2. Option, another 5 years Master of Commerce Social Work UWA major Social Work 1. One Science major Master of 5 years Science 2. Option, another Social Work UWA major
Dentistry Pathways
Minimum ATAR 96.00 or equivalent + LSAT + interview
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification
1. One Arts major Doctor of Dental 6 years Arts Bachelor of 2. Medical Sciences Medicine Arts, Biomedical 1. Medical Sciences Doctor of Science, Commerce 2. Option, another Dental 6 years or Science Biomedical Science UWA major Medicine
1. One Commerce major Doctor of Dental 6 years 2. Medical Sciences Commerce Medicine Doctor of Dental Medicine 1. One Science major Doctor of Dental 6 years Science 2. Medical Sciences Medicine
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 31 Direct Pathways
Medicine Pathways
Minimum ATAR 96.00 or equivalent + LSAT + interview
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification
1. One Arts major Doctor of 6 years Medicine Arts 2. Medical Sciences Bachelor of Arts, Biomedical 1. Medical Sciences Science, Commerce Doctor of 2. Option, another 6 years or Science Biomedical Medicine Science UWA major
1. One Commerce major Doctor of 6 years Commerce 2. Medical Sciences Medicine Doctor of Medicine
1. One Science major Doctor of 6 years 2. Medical Sciences Medicine Science
Podiatric Medicine Pathways
Minimum ATAR 94.00 or equivalent
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification
1. One Arts major Doctor of Podiatric 5 years 2. Medical Sciences Arts Medicine Bachelor of Arts, Biomedical 1. Medical Sciences Doctor of Science, Commerce Podiatric 5 years 2. Option, another or Science Biomedical UWA major Medicine Science
1. One Commerce major Doctor of Podiatric 5 years 2. Medical Sciences Commerce Medicine Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 1. One Science major Doctor of Podiatric 5 years Science 2. Medical Sciences Medicine
32 study.uwa.edu.au Pharmacy Pathways
Minimum ATAR 94.00 or equivalent + interview
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification
1. One Arts major Master of 5 years 2. Medical Sciences Pharmacy Arts Bachelor of Arts, Biomedical 1. Medical Sciences Master of 5 years Science, Commerce 2. Option, another Pharmacy Biomedical UWA major or Science Science
1. One Commerce major Master of 5 years Pharmacy Commerce 2. Medical Sciences Master of Pharmacy 1. One Science major Master of 5 years Science 2. Medical Sciences Pharmacy
Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Engineering Pathways
Minimum ATAR 92.00 or equivalent
Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification
1. One Arts major Master of Professional 5 years Arts 2. Engineering Science Engineering Bachelor of 1. One Biomedical Master of Arts, Biomedical Science major Professional 5 years Science, Commerce Biomedical Science 2. Engineering Science Engineering or Science
1. One Commerce major Master of Professional 5 years Commerce 2. Engineering Science Engineering Master of Professional 1. Engineering Science Master of Engineering (MPE) Science 2. Option, another Professional 5 years UWA major Engineering
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) students can study any of these pathways. Contact our Future Students team for more information on admission requirements and course duration.
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 33 Postgraduate professional degrees
Our graduates are renowned for their critical thinking skills and in-depth knowledge, making them highly employable in a competitive global economy. A postgraduate professional degree is a master’s or doctorate-level course, taken upon completion of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), that upon successful completion, qualifies you to enter a profession.
34 study.uwa.edu.au Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education Architecture
COURSE DESCRIPTION A Bachelor of Arts Master of majoring in Architecture Architect The Master of Architecture emphasises the Architecture application of concepts to the design of specialised (or equivalent degree and majors) building projects, with a focus on context, environmental performance and sustainability. YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 CAREER You will complete core units in technology and practice and then direct your study within a range of option units in design, technical and critical Course details studies streams. study.uwa.edu.au/m/architecture Professional accreditation English language requirement This professionally accredited degree satisfies the UWA course code: 25520 IELTS (Academic) overall score minimum of 6.5, academic requirements to become a registered CRICOS code: 084738G no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic architect and is recognised internationally by the Duration: 2–3.5 years1 Reading and Writing modules). For the most Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) and Intake period: February, July up-to-date information visit study.uwa.edu. the Canberra Accords. Mode of study: coursework au/elc 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$36,700 1 Students admitted to the course having completed a undergraduate degree in Architecture will be required to Requirements complete 2 years of full-time or equivalent study. Students (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent without an architectural background will complete up to 3.5 qualification, as recognised by UWA; years of full time study or equivalent study. and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
Landscape Architecture
COURSE DESCRIPTION Master of A Bachelor of Arts Landscape majoring in Landscape Architecture Landscape The Master of Landscape Architecture emphasises Architect ecological, cultural and social concerns at global, (or equivalent degree and majors) Architecture regional and local levels. The degree requires completion of fully resolved projects including a YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 CAREER developed design through independent research. Course details Graduates achieve a range of high-level technical, analytical, design and communication skills to meet contemporary challenges. study.uwa.edu.au/m/landscape-architecture English language requirement IELTS (Academic) overall score minimum of 6.5, Professional accreditation UWA course code: 25550 no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic This professionally accredited degree satisfies the CRICOS code: 074759G Reading and Writing modules). For the most academic requirements to become a registered Duration: 2–3 years1 up-to-date information visit landscape architect. Intake period: February, July study.uwa.edu.au/elc Mode of study: coursework 1 Students admitted to the course having completed an 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$34,700 undergraduate major in Landscape Architecture will be required to complete two years of full-time or equivalent study. Students Requirements without a landscape architecture background will complete up to three years of full-time or equivalent study. (a) A bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 35 Law
COURSE DESCRIPTION Bachelor’s degree or an Juris Doctor (JD) Lawyer equivalent qualification Discover the power of legal thinking and become the lawyer you want to be with a Juris Doctor. YEARYEAR 1 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEARYEAR 55 YEARYEAR 6 6 CAREERCAREER The Juris Doctor (JD) is a three-year postgraduate qualification in law. The JD opens up a world Course details of career possibilities, ensuring that you’ll be challenged every day. You will develop a deep including any disadvantage or understanding of how power and justice operate in study.uwa.edu.au/d/juris-doctor hardship resulting from an applicant’s society, and how you can make a difference to the sexual orientation or gender identity world through law reform and advocacy. UWA course code: 20820 that has had an effect on their prior CRICOS code: 089786C academic studies; By choosing to study the Juris Doctor at Duration: 3 years UWA you will: Intake period: February and Mode of study: coursework (b) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent • Acquire knowledge and skills that will equip you 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$42,400 qualification, as recognised by UWA; for a diverse range of careers and • Benefit from UWA Law School’s long-standing Requirements (c) and deep links with the legal profession (1) (i) the equivalent of a UWA GPA of at least which contribute to consistently high rates of (a) a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent as 5.5 across all tertiary studies; or employment for our graduates recognised by UWA; (ii) the equivalent of a UWA GPA of at least • Learn from the very best of the legal profession (b) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average 5.0 across all tertiary studies; and a and academic staff, who are recognised (GPA) of at least 5.5; satisfactory LSAT score as determined nationally for excellence in teaching and research and by the JD selection committee • Have the opportunity to participate in practical (c) Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score of (comprised of members nominated by skill-building programs, including mooting (legal at least 150, taken within five years prior to the Dean of the UWA Law School) that advocacy) competitions and internships applying for admission to the course. places the student within the quota for • Build lifelong friendships with a talented, diverse (2) UWA Direct Pathway students are exempt this pathway. and vibrant cohort of future leaders from (1) (c). • Gain an internationally portable qualification: the (3) To be considered for admission to this Before admission, international students UWA JD is formally recognised in Singapore as an course via the Equity and Diversity Pathway must obtain a criminal record check from their accredited pathway to practice. an applicant must have— country of origin or recent residence. (a) For Juris Doctor application guidelines see below. (i) held a protection, refugee or English language requirement humanitarian visa within seven years IELTS (Academic) overall score minimum of 7.5, prior to applying for admission to (minimum of 7.5 in reading and writing and 7.0 this course; or in listening and speaking). For the most up- (ii) experienced significant personal, to-date information visit study.uwa.edu.au/elc medical, social, educational, cultural or financial disadvantage or hardship,
Juris Doctor application guidelines: about the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
As part of the application process for the UWA Go to ‘About the LSAT’ on the LSAC website for a When can I sit the LSAT? JD, applicants need to register for and sit the Law more detailed description of these three question The LSAT can be taken in February, June, October School Admission Test (LSAT). The LSAT is an types and what to expect in the LSAT. Information and December.1 LSAT scores are valid for five years independent, international test administered by the on how the questions in the LSAT are relevant in and the test can be taken three times in any two- Law School Admission Council (LSAC), which sends testing an applicant’s aptitude to study law are year period. Further information is available on the results directly to the UWA Law School. also available. LSAC website.
The LSAT can be taken in any Australian capital city How should I prepare for the LSAT? Can I resit the LSAT? and in many countries around the world. Applicants In order to perform to your true ability, it is strongly If you believe your test score does not reflect your should consult the LSAC website to confirm all recommended that you take the time to prepare for true ability, you can resit the LSAT. Visit the LSAC registration and test date information as dates may the LSAT. The LSAC website includes information website to check the number of times you are vary depending on the centre location. Applicants on LSAT Preparation Materials, providing links to allowed to sit the test. who have taken the test within the last five years sample questions with explanations and a couple may use those results for admission purposes. of sample LSAT tests. Applicants are encouraged If I resit the LSAT, which score does the selection to download the sample LSAT test online and sit it committee take into consideration? Do I have to sit the LSAT? under exam conditions to decide for themselves if The selection committee will note all your scores Applicants applying under the standard pathway further preparation is needed. but will use your highest score when considering for the UWA JD are required to have already sat or your application. registered for the last LSAT of the calendar year, Where can I get more help to prepare before applying. UWA Direct Pathway, Advanced for the LSAT? How does UWA retrieve my results? Diploma in Indigenous Studies and some Many bookshops stock LSAT preparation books You must include your eight-digit LSAC account Equity and Diversity applicants are exempt from which can be ordered online. These books are number where indicated on the online application sitting the LSAT. useful in assisting applicants to perform to their form. This allows us to download your LSAT scores true ability. There is also plenty of material available directly from LSAC once results are released. What can I expect in the LSAT? online that provides tips for LSAT preparation. The LSAT comprises five multiple choice sections of How do I register? 35 minutes each and a 35-minute writing sample. Will the selection committee read my You can register for the LSAT online at the The writing sample does not contribute to the LSAT essay? LSAC website at lsac.org/jd/choosing-a-law- calculation of your LSAT score at UWA, although we The UWA Law School Selection Committee will not school/australia. receive this sample. use the LSAT essay when assessing applications. 1 Admission deadlines should be taken into account when selecting your test date. The LSAT has three types of questions: • Reading comprehension • Analytical reasoning • Logical reasoning
36 study.uwa.edu.au Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
COURSE DESCRIPTION Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline Early Childhood Master of Teaching This course prepares university graduates for or equivalent qualification Teacher a rewarding career in teaching. By studying a teaching degree at UWA you will gain valuable YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 CAREER practical experience in our many partner schools and work with outstanding lecturers who integrate theory and practice across learning areas. Course details
Early Childhood study.uwa.edu.au/m/teaching-early-child the United States of America must provide Early childhood teachers play a critical role in evidence of English language competence preparing young children for lifelong learning, UWA course code: 31520 in accordance with the requirements personal wellbeing and participation in society. CRICOS code: 077502G of the Teacher Registration Board of This course places a strong emphasis on in-depth Duration: 2 years Western Australia. knowledge of the research, theory and practical Intake period: February (5) An English bridging course is not regarded as skills required of educators in early childhood Mode of study: coursework evidence of English language competence. settings, from birth to the lower primary years. 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$31,600 (6) International students must obtain a Criminal Record Check from their country of The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) will Requirements origin or recent residence. qualify you to work in government and non- (1) government schools, both in Australia and (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent1 Note: Applicants must also provide a personal internationally, as well as in a range of other early qualification; statement at the point of application. childhood setting such as childcare centres. and (b) A National Criminal Record Check and a (i) at least one year of the bachelor’s Working with Children Clearance must be degree relevant to one or more learning presented to the Graduate School of Education areas in the Early Childhood curriculum; before any student undertakes a professional (2) Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree in practice unit. Additional Information education, or an equivalent qualification, are not eligible for admission. English language requirement Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary (3) Applicants with qualifications from IELTS (Academic) 7.5 (minimum of 7.0 in teaching requirements institutions where English is not the reading and writing and 8.0 in listening and medium of instruction must provide speaking). For the most up-to-date information Teacher education students are required to evidence of English language competence, visit study.uwa.edu.au/elc obtain a National Criminal Record Check and with applicants presenting with the IELTS 1 The equivalent qualification must be at a level of academic a Working with Children Clearance before Academic requiring an overall score of achievement considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit being placed on teaching practice. Students at least 7.5, with no sub-score less than satisfactory completion of the course. The equivalent of a 7.0, and no less than 8.0 in speaking and UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 is used as a guide must also obtain a police clearance before to decision making, however, admission to the course is placement and it is strongly recommended listening. Applicants presenting with the competitive. that international students obtain this Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) require from their home country before arriving an overall grade of B or above, with a score in Australia. of ‘exceptional’ for listening and speaking, and at least ‘good’ for reading and writing. (4) Applicants with qualifications gained wholly in English from countries other than Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, Canada, the United Kingdom and
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 37 Master of Teaching (Primary)
COURSE DESCRIPTION Bachelor’s degree in relevant Primary Master of Teaching This course prepares university graduates for discipline or equivalent qualification School Teacher a rewarding career in teaching. By studying a teaching degree at UWA you will gain valuable YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 CAREER practical experience in our many partner schools and work with outstanding lecturers who integrate theory and practice across Course details learning areas. and at least ‘good’ for reading and writing. Primary study.uwa.edu.au/m/teaching-primary Primary teachers are pivotal in helping children (4) Applicants with qualifications gained build strong foundations and confidence in UWA course code: 31520 wholly in English from countries other than their learning. This course provides in-depth CRICOS code: 077502G Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of knowledge on how to support children in their Duration: 2 years Ireland, Canada, the United Kingdom and development of knowledge, understanding and Intake period: February the United States of America must provide skills across a range of learning areas. The Master Mode of study: coursework evidence of English language competence of Teaching (Primary) will qualify you to teach in 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$31,600 in accordance with the requirements primary schools. of the Teacher Registration Board of Requirements Western Australia. (1) (5) An English bridging course is not regarded as (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent1 evidence of English language competence. qualification; (6) International students must obtain a and Criminal Record Check from their country of (b) origin or recent residence. (i) at least one year of the bachelor’s degree relevant to one or more learning Note: Applicants must also provide a personal areas in the Primary school curriculum; statement at the point of application. (2) Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree in education, or an equivalent qualification, A National Criminal Record Check and a are not eligible for admission. Working with Children Clearance must be (3) Applicants with qualifications from presented to the Graduate School of Education institutions where English is not the before any student undertakes a professional medium of instruction must provide practice unit. evidence of English language competence, with applicants presenting with the IELTS English language requirement Academic requiring an overall score of IELTS (Academic) 7.5 (minimum of 7.0 in at least 7.5, with no sub-score less than reading and writing and 8.0 in listening and 7.0, and no less than 8.0 in speaking and speaking). For the most up-to-date information listening. Applicants presenting with the visit study.uwa.edu.au/elc Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) require 1 The equivalent qualification must be at a level of academic an overall grade of B or above, with a score achievement considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit of ‘exceptional’ for listening and speaking, satisfactory completion of the course. The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 is used as a guide to decision making, however, admission to the course is competitive.
38 study.uwa.edu.au Master of Teaching (Secondary)
COURSE DESCRIPTION Bachelor’s degree in relevant Secondary Master of Teaching This course prepares university graduates for discipline or equivalent qualification School Teacher a rewarding career in teaching. Candidates must have a degree with a major in the subject YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 CAREER that they wish to teach and that can be found in the school curriculum. This course aims to Course details graduate highly skilled professionals who have the key practical skills required for effective 7.0, and no less than 8.0 in speaking and secondary teaching, informed by current theory study.uwa.edu.au/m/teaching-secondary and research. As there is a severe shortage of listening. Applicants presenting with the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) require secondary Mathematics and Physics teachers in UWA course code: 32550 an overall grade of B or above, with a score Australian schools, we particularly encourage CRICOS code: 095238C of ‘exceptional’ for listening and speaking, students with qualifications in those areas to Duration: 2 years and at least ‘good’ for reading and writing. consider a career in teaching. Intake period: February Mode of study: coursework (4) Applicants with qualifications gained 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$31,600 wholly in English from countries other than Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Requirements Ireland, Canada, the United Kingdom and (1) the United States of America must provide (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent evidence of English language competence qualification, as recognised by UWA; in accordance with the requirements and of the Teacher Registration Board of (b) a major relevant to secondary teaching Western Australia. curriculum majors offered by UWA; (5) An English bridging course is not regarded as and evidence of English language competence. (c) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average (6) International students must obtain a mark of at least 60 per cent. Criminal Record Check from their country of (2) Applicants who have an Australian teaching origin or recent residence. qualification or equivalent as recognised by UWA are not normally eligible for admission. Note: Applicants must also provide a personal (3) Applicants with qualifications from statement at the point of application. institutions where English is not the medium of instruction must provide A National Criminal Record Check and a evidence of English language competence, Working with Children Clearance must be with applicants presenting with the IELTS presented to the Graduate School of Education Academic requiring an overall score of before any student undertakes a professional at least 7.5, with no sub-score less than practice unit.
English language requirement IELTS (Academic) 7.5 (minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing and 8.0 in listening and speaking). For the most up-to-date information visit study.uwa.edu.au/elc
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 39 Translation Studies
COURSE DESCRIPTION Bachelor of Arts with a major in Master of Translator The Master of Translation Studies provides Chinese, French, German or Italian Translation Studies advanced translation training to develop your abilities to practise as a bilingual/multilingual YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 CAREER professional. The course, taught by practitioners and translation researchers, is approved by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators Course details and Interpreters of Australia (NAATI), making you eligible to apply to the prestigious NAATI study.uwa.edu.au/m/translation-studies English language requirement accreditation as a Professional Translator. IELTS (Academic) overall score minimum of 6.5, UWA course code: 12520 no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Specialised translation training is available CRICOS code: 079540G Reading and Writing modules). For the most between English and Chinese, French, German Duration: 2 years up-to-date information visit and Italian language pairs in both directions. Intake period: February, July study.uwa.edu.au/elc Chinese Interpreting is also available to students Mode of study: coursework or coursework in combination with the English/Chinese and dissertation language pair.1 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$33,100
From 2019, translation training between English Professional placement and Spanish, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Arabic The course includes a work placement and Russian will also be available. component where students apply knowledge in industry environments. The course fosters critical thinking, linguistic and analytical skills through frontier translation Requirements theories and latest technologies as well as (a) a relevant bachelor’s degree, the opportunity for individual supervision or an equivalent qualification, of a translation research project. As a result as recognised by UWA; of strong collaboration links with local and and national professional organisations and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average agencies, students are offered practical skills mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 development on a regular basis. units of a relevant major.
1 Chinese Interpreting is available to students in the language pair English/Chinese, provided they have completed 48 points of the Master of translation Studies, achieving a WAM of 70 per cent.
40 study.uwa.edu.au Faculty of Science Clinical Audiology
Bachelor’s degree or an Master of Clinical Audiology Audiologist equivalent qualification
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COURSE DESCRIPTION Course details
Audiology is the clinical science involving the study.uwa.edu.au/m/clin-audiology country of residence, indicating no criminal prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of conviction. The currency of a National hearing loss and associated communication UWA course code: 90540 Police Certificate or a National Criminal disorders. The course provides students with CRICOS code: 033772E History Check is 12 months. supervised clinical placements in a variety of Duration: 2 years (d) Where relevant, admission will be awarded workplace settings and graduates are eligible Intake period: February to the highest ranked applicants or for full membership of the Audiological Society (every even numbered year) applicants selected based on— (a) the of Australia. Mode of study: Coursework above admission requirements; and (b) 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$42,400 a satisfactory personal statement, as The Master of Clinical Audiology is available every recognised by UWA; and (c) the intake quota second year. The next intake of students will Requirements for that year. commence in 2018. (a) a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent Note: This course is also available combined qualification, as recognised by UWA; and with a PhD. (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, taken from the English language requirement most recent degree of at least one year full- IELTS (Academic) overall score minimum time duration; and of 7.0, no band less than 7.0 (must include (c) Students must obtain a current National Academic Reading and Writing modules). Police Certificate, National Criminal History For the most up-to-date information visit Check or equivalent certification from study.uwa.edu.au/elc Psychology
These qualifications lead to general Master of Industrial registration with the Psychology Board and Organisational Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts of Australia www.psychologyboard. Honours in Psychology or Bachelor of Philosophy with double gov.au/registration/general.aspx Psychology major in Psychology Master of Clinical Psychology/PhD Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology/PhD Psychologist Master of Clinical Neuropsychology/PhD
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Psychology is a fascinating and wide-ranging Course details discipline that touches many aspects of daily life. An understanding of how people think, feel, perceive and act is relevant to many study areas study.uwa.edu.au/pg/psychology (a) a satisfactory personal statement, and to many different careers. as recognised by UWA; UWA course code: 53580 | 01870/54570 | 54580 and | 01890/54590 To pursue a career as a practitioner in an endorsed (b) two satisfactory referees, as CRICOS code: 077549D | 077710M area of practice (for example, clinical psychology), recognised by UWA; 077709D | 077708E you will need to undertake additional training at and Duration: 2 to 4 years depending on the course postgraduate level following your honours degree. (c) a curriculum vitae summarising relevant Intake period: February occupational and practical experience, as Mode of study: Coursework and thesis only The School of Psychological Sciences at UWA recognised by UWA; 2018 tuition fee: offers a range of courses in clinical psychology, and [MInd&OrgPsych] = AUD$37,300 clinical neuropsychology, and industrial and (d) an interview in which eligible applicants will [MClinPsych/PhD] = AUD$37,300 organisational psychology. be assessed based on the personal qualities [MOrgIndPsych/PhD] = AUD$37,300 considered desirable in psychology with [MClinNeuropsych/PhD] = AUD$37,300 Candidates for the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), invitation to attend the interview based on Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Requirements the personal statement, referees, curriculum and combined master’s degree/PhD programs To be considered for admission to this vitae, and the interview quota for that year; must secure potential supervisors before course an applicant must have an accredited and submitting their application. bachelor’s honours degree in psychology with (e) the intake quota for that year. an upper second class Honours (2A), or an Professional accreditation equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA. Note: Applicants are required to provide These psychology courses are accredited by the additional documents within their application. Australian Psychology Council of Australia (APAC). Applicants must be eligible for provisional Visit study.uwa.edu.au/pg/psychology Completion of an accredited course is required registration as a psychologist with the for details. for registration as a General Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes Psychology Board of Australia. meeting the Board’s English language English language requirement registration standard. IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no band lower than 7.0). For the most up-to-date information visit Where relevant, admission will be awarded to study.uwa.edu.au/elc the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on– Applicants must meet the UWA minimum English language competency and the Psychology Board of Australia IELTS requirements.
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 41 Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Social Work
COURSE DESCRIPTION Bachelor’s degree or an Master of Social Social This course is suitable for those with an equivalent qualification Work (Qualifying) Worker undergraduate degree in a relevant field who would like to pursue a professional qualification in social YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 CAREER work. The course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Course details
study.uwa.edu.au/m/social-work English language requirement IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no band less than 7.0). UWA course code: 11550 to be achieved at time of application. For the CRICOS code: 065091K most up-to-date information visit study.uwa. Duration: 2 years edu.au/elc Intake period: February Mode of study: coursework or coursework and Note: Applicants must provide a personal dissertation statement. 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$31,600 Applications open in March and close on Requirements 31 December for international applicants. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Dental Medicine
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Dentist
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6 YEAR 7 CAREER
COURSE DESCRIPTION Course details Dentistry as a career requires a high degree of dedication and excellent manual dexterity skills. study.uwa.edu.au/d/dental-medicine English language requirement The Doctor of Dental Medicine is a four-year IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no band less than 7.0). full-time professional degree program. Studies UWA course code: 90860 For the most up-to-date information visit cover fundamental biomedical and dental sciences, CRICOS code: 089787B study.uwa.edu.au/elc together with clinical practice modules including Duration: 3–4 years1 patient care, preventative and conservative Intake period: February MD applications open in March and close on dentistry, restorative dentistry, and child and Mode of study: coursework 31 May each year. adolescent dental health. 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$78,100 The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) You will actively engage in a research project in Requirements and the Graduate Australian Medical School the third year, while the final year is occupied by (1) Admissions Test results must be submitted independent but supervised practice which takes (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent by 31 May each year. Students who will receive place within and outside the UWA Dental School, qualification, as recognised by UWA; the results slightly after this date are to contact with compulsory rural and metropolitan clinical and the Faculty for eligibility advice. placements. (b) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.5; Successful applicants will receive an interview and request by email. Interviews in Hong Kong, (c) Singapore and Canada take place from late (i) a Graduate Medical School Admissions Test July. Perth based interviews usually take place (GAMSAT) overall score of at least 50 and in August and September. no section score less than 50 for domestic applicants; or A supplementary form is required in addition (ii) a Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) to the standard entry requirements. score of at least 123/123/123/123 for Visit study.uwa.edu.au/d/dental-medicine international applicants. for details. (iii) a Canadian Dental Admissions Test (CDAT) overall score of at least 15 with no section Note: You may be required to submit IELTS score less than 15. upon professional registration. (2) Invitation to attend the structured interview 1 Course duration is three years if students complete the will be based on equal weightings under (1)(b) Medical Sciences major. and (c), in alignment with the interview quota for the year. (3) Eligible applicants who are interviewed will be assessed based on the personal qualities considered desirable in dental practitioners and will undergo a Spatial Awareness test. (4) Admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants under (1), (2) and (3) who fall within the intake quota for that year, based on equal weighting of the GPA; GAMSAT/MCAT or CDAT; Interview Score. (5) Direct Pathway students are exempt from (1)(c).
42 study.uwa.edu.au Medicine
COURSE DESCRIPTION Bachelor’s degree of Doctor (one-year internship and at Biomedical Science or an Doctor of Medicine (MD) least one year of residence The professional practice doctorate is for those equivalent qualification before specialising) who seek to enter the medical profession as a YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6 CAREER doctor. You will undertake a scholarly activity in one of three streams of research, coursework and/or service learning. This is done simultaneously with Course details the core medical rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, General Practice, Women’s and study.uwa.edu.au/d/medicine Infant’s Health, and Paediatrics and Child Health. English language requirement Further rotations are taken in Emergency Medicine, UWA course code: 90850 IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no band lower than 7.0). Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cancer, Pain and CRICOS code: 089788A Must include academic reading and Palliative Care, Anaesthetics, Rural General practice Duration: 3–4 years1 writing modules. and an elective. Intake period: February Mode of study: master’s degree (extended) MD applications open in March and close on 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$78,100 31 May each year.
Requirements The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) (1) and the Graduate Australian Medical School (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent Admissions Test results must be submitted by qualification, as recognised by UWA; 31 May each year. Students who will receive the and results slightly after this date are to contact the (b) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average Faculty for eligibility advice. (GPA) of at least 5.5; and Successful applicants will receive an interview (c) request by email. Interviews in Hong Kong, (i) a Graduate Medical School Admissions Singapore and Canada usually take place from Test (GAMSAT) overall score of at least late July. Perth based interviews usually take 52 and no section score less than 50 for place in August and September. domestic applicants; or (ii) a Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) A supplementary form is required in addition score of at least 123/123/123/123 for to the standard entry requirements. international applicants. Visit studyat.uwa.edu.au/d/medicine (2) Invitation to attend the structured interview for details. will be based on equal weightings under (1) (b) and (c), in alignment with the interview Note: If upon graduation from this course quota for the year. you wish to practice medicine in Australia (3) Eligible applicants who are interviewed and you have completed your secondary will be assessed based on the personal schooling overseas, you will be required to qualities considered desirable in medical meet the APHRA English requirements for practitioners. registration purposes. For further details on (4) Admission will be awarded to the highest this requirement refer to the Medical Board ranked applicants under (1), (2) and (3) who of Australia. fall within the intake quota for that year, based on equal weighting of the GAMSAT/ 1 Course duration is three years if students complete the Medical Sciences major. MCAT, GPA and interview (5) Direct Pathway students are exempt from (1)(c).
Podiatric Medicine
COURSE DESCRIPTION Bachelor of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist This course is suitable for qualified graduates Biomedical Science (DPM) wishing to enter the podiatry profession. Podiatrists specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6 CAREER conditions affecting the lower extremity and, in particular, the foot and ankle. Podiatrists are independent practitioners with the right to perform Course details minor foot surgery under local anaesthesia, refer patients for relevant investigative tests and, if endorsed for scheduled medicines by the Podiatry study.uwa.edu.au/d/podiatry (iii) completed a human biology, animal Board of Australia, administer and prescribe a biology, physiology, pharmacology, range of medications necessary for the treatment of UWA course code: 90870 genetics or microbiology unit at a podiatric conditions. CRICOS code: 075343A tertiary level; and Duration: 3 years completed a chemistry or Intake period: February biological chemistry Mode of study: professional practice doctorate unit at a tertiary level. 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$54,400 English language requirement Requirements IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no band less than 7.0). (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; DPM applications open in March and close and late September. No interviews for DPM. (b) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average A supplementary form is required in addition to of at least 5.0; the standard entry requirements. and Visit study.uwa.edu.au/d/podiatry for details. (c) (i) a Graduate Medical School Admissions Note: You may be required to submit IELTS Test overall score of at least 50 and no upon professional registration. section score less than 50 (ii) a Medical College Admission Test score of at least or 123/123/123/123
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 43 Pharmacy
COURSE DESCRIPTION A bachelor’s degree or an Master of Pharmacy Pharmacist equivalent qualification This course provides a Direct Pathway to a postgraduate professional qualification in YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 CAREER pharmacy for registration as a pharmacist in Australia. Advanced study is offered in the areas of pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, Course details pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacotherapy and health systems, and study.uwa.edu.au/m/pharmacy English language requirement includes practical training in community and IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no band less than 7.0). hospital pharmacies. UWA course code: 51500 For the most up-to-date information visit CRICOS code: 051547J study.uwa.edu.au/elc Duration: 2 years Intake period: End of January Applications open in March and close on Mode of study: coursework 31 May. 2018 tuition fee: AUD$47,600 Visit www.meddent.uwa.edu.au for details. Requirements (1) (a) Note: You may be required to submit IELTS (i) a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent upon professional registration. qualification, as recognised by UWA; and 1 Currency of a National Police Certificate is 12 months. (ii) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0; and (b) demonstrated adequate knowledge of each of the following: chemistry (at Year 12 or tertiary level), mathematics (Year 12 or tertiary level mathematics or statistics), microbiology (at tertiary level) and pharmacology (at tertiary level); and (c) a current Australian National Police Certificate,1 or equivalent certification, indicating no criminal conviction.
(2) Invitation to attend the structured interview will be based on (1)(a) and (b), in alignment with the interview quota for the year. (3) Eligible applicants who are interviewed will be assessed based on the personal qualities considered desirable in pharmacists. (4) Admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants under (1), (2) and (3) who fall within the intake quota for that year, based on equal weighting of the GPA and interview. (5) Applicants with qualifications from overseas institutions where English is not the medium of instruction must provide evidence of English language competence, with applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic requiring an overall score of at least 7, with no sub-score less than 7.0. (6) Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide further evidence of English language competence.
44 study.uwa.edu.au Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Engineering
COURSE DESCRIPTION Bachelor’s degree with a major This course is for graduates who have completed in Engineering Science; or a undergraduate studies in engineering, recognised bachelor’s degree Master of mathematics or physics and who want to gain an with an appropriate average as Professional Engineer internationally recognised qualification to practise recognised by the Faculty, and Engineering as a professionally accredited engineer. prior studies in engineering, mathematics or physics. The course, designed in consultation with industry, equips you with both outstanding technical and YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 CAREER leadership skills and the ability to work creatively as part of a team across the breadth of an engineering challenge in your area of specialisation. Course details Professional accreditation The Master of Professional Engineering has been study.uwa.edu.au/mpe English language requirement assessed for accreditation by Engineers Australia, IELTS (Academic) overall score minimum of 6.5, the national accreditation body. The Chemical, UWA course code: 62550 no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Civil, Electrical and Electronic and Mechanical CRICOS code: 081025J Reading and Writing modules). For the most Engineering specialisations were fully accredited Duration: 2–3 years1 up-to-date information visit study.uwa.edu. in 2016. The remaining specialisations are Intake period: February, July au/elc provisionally accredited until the required number Mode of study: coursework of students graduate. In addition, our graduates are 2018 tuition fee (per year): AUD$39,800 1 The course duration will be two to three years for graduates recognised internationally through the Washington without previous studies in engineering or who are missing required preparation units. Recognition of prior learning and/or Accord of the International Engineering Alliance. application for credit (advanced standing) will be assessed by Additionally, the MPE Chemical Engineering Requirements the University on a case-by-case basis at the time of application. specialisation is accredited by the Institute of (a) a bachelor’s degree with a major in 2 Students who commenced Engineering Science from 2015 Chemical Engineers (IChemE). The Master of Engineering Science, or an equivalent and who are not in the Direct Pathway are required to achieve Professional Engineering (Software Engineering) qualification, as recognised by UWA2; a UWA weighed average mark of at least 60 per cent in their has been provisionally accredited by the Australian bachelor’s degree. Computer Society. or (b) a bachelor’s degree, completed with the Professional practicum equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark As part of your engineering studies you will of at least 65 per cent, with prior studies in complete a 12-week practicum and professional engineering, physics or mathematics; development experience. This can be done with at least eight weeks in an engineering firm of or your choice. (c) completed units in the Master of Professional Engineering Preliminary course Specialisations at UWA as prescribed by the Faculty. Choose from the following specialisations: • Biomedical Engineering or • Civil Engineering (d) completed a UWA Diploma in Science with • Chemical Engineering a major in Engineering Science with an • Electrical and Electronic Engineering average of at least 60 per cent. • Environmental Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mining Engineering • Software Engineering
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 45 Facilities UWA has a distinctive mix of grand architecture and contemporary buildings. The campus houses state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, lecture and performance theatres, tutorial spaces, studios and subject-specific laboratories for a perfect learning environment.
Some of UWA’s outstanding facilities include:
• Bayliss Building, home to the • $9m CO2Research Facility housing School of Molecular Sciences and a state-of-the-art chemical a thriving centre for world-class engineering teaching lab with a research, incorporating advanced Chevron-funded suite of processing labs and the latest technology. equipment covering refrigeration, distillation, multiple-variable control • Reid Library with more than and absorption. a million books and a range of collaborative learning spaces, • The UWA Business School complemented by several specialist educating tomorrow’s leaders in subject libraries around the campus. a AUD$50 million contemporary building, overlooking the • Barry J Marshall Library for picturesque Swan River. science students, featuring soundproofed study rooms, • Harry Perkins Institute of Medical multimedia suites and a café. Research within the Queen It is named after the University’s Elizabeth II Medical Centre and Nobel Prize-winning professor. home to leading UWA researchers.
• Multimillion-dollar Indian Ocean • UWA’s Energy and Minerals Marine Research Centre (IOMRC) Institute facilitating industry housing the largest marine research engagement with leading facilities capability in the Indian Ocean Rim. and expertise in the key areas of energy and minerals research. • Australia’s premier medical and surgical skills Clinical Training • The Business School Financial and Education Centre (CTEC), Market Trading Room providing one of the most advanced medical a simulated trading and analysis technology complexes in the world, centre for students. enabling students to be taught in an interactive hospital-style setting using cutting-edge simulations. Coming up • Cultural Precinct, host to venues such as UWA’s Octagon and Dolphin EZONE UWA featuring a network theatres, the Lawrence Wilson of flexible teaching, research and Art Gallery and providing music, industry engagement spaces theatre, dance, literature and art designed to deliver outstanding exhibition programs such as the graduates and innovative solutions Perth International Arts Festival. in the fields of engineering and mathematical sciences. • Oral Health Centre offering students the most modern teaching and clinical services available.
46 study.uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 47 UWA Accommodation
We understand how important it is for you to find good-quality accommodation close to the campus. There are many accommodation options available designed to suit your individual needs.
Living on campus When to apply Living on campus gives you an The online portal accepts your immediate sense of belonging and an application up to 12 months before instant circle of friends from across you want to live on campus. We St Catherine’s College Australia and around the world. recommend applying as soon as stcatherines.uwa.edu.au possible – you don’t have to wait until UWA’s five residential colleges – you receive an offer from UWA. St Catherine’s College, St George’s College, St Thomas More College, Trinity and University Hall – each offer a valuable dimension to your UWA experience. How to apply
On-campus accommodation is located 1. Research the colleges via their directly opposite the University and websites to decide which St George’s College suits you best. offers you a world-class living and stgc.uwa.edu.au 2. Complete and submit your learning environment. The colleges application via the online portal provide academic support; a full at livingoncampus.uwa.edu.au calendar of sporting, cultural and 3. You will be contacted directly social events; leadership opportunities; by your first preference college and fantastic facilities in a warm and within two weeks. welcoming home away from home. uwa.edu.au/colleges
Overview of 2017 residential college fees and charges1 St Thomas More College stmc.uwa.edu.au St Catherine’s St George’s St Thomas Trinity University College College More College2 Hall2
Weekly fee2 AUD$465 AUD$499 AUD$385 AUD$433 AUD$355
2017 standard year fee3 AUD$18,600 AUD$19,450 AUD$15,400 AUD$17,320 AUD$14,555
College numbers 400 220 400 375 750
(1) The fees overview should be read in conjunction with each college’s fee schedule. Weekly fees vary based on room and package type. Prices quoted are for 2017 and are meant to give an indication of costs only. Fees for 2018 will be available late 2017; check the individual college websites for the Trinity latest information. trinity.uwa.edu.au (2) The weekly fee quoted for University Hall and St Thomas More College includes 14 meals per week. Students are welcome to upgrade to 21 meals per week for an additional cost. All other colleges’ rates are inclusive of 21 meals per week.
(3) The standard yearly fee includes accommodation, meals, utilities and cleaning. Other annual fees apply such as a contingency fee, an internet fee, building and/or amenities fees and College Club membership. Refer to the individual college websites for full fee schedules.
University Hall 48 study.uwa.edu.au unihall.uwa.edu.au Living off campus UWA Accommodation provides an For more information Crawley Village is a group of houses, online housing database for UWA units and studio apartments owned students. International students who LIVING ON CAMPUS and operated by UWA that are have been offered a place at UWA, uwa.edu.au/colleges UWA Residential Colleges offered either unfurnished or with but have not yet enrolled, can still Admissions Office partial furnishings. create an account and access the Tel +61 8 9488 0920 database. This searchable database Email [email protected] Properties are located within walking includes properties listed by UWA distance of the UWA campus, shops, students or staff members who have a LIVING OFF CAMPUS accommodation.uwa.edu.au cafés and restaurants, banks and other vacant property to rent, or other UWA UWA Accommodation amenities, and are ideally suited to students looking to share a property. Tel +61 8 9488 0500 postgraduate students or students study.uwa.edu.au/student-life/ Email [email protected] with families. accommodation/housing-database crawleyvillage.housing.uwa.edu.au Crawley Village Property Management You can rent an apartment, unit or Tel +61 8 9273 3348 house on your own or you can share Email [email protected] with others. Whether you choose to rent a UWA-owned property or one that is privately or commercially listed, please note that you take full responsibility for the property and sign a rental contract.
As a guide, the average cost of renting or leasing an unfurnished one or two-bedroom unit close to UWA is between AUD$285 and AUD$450 per week. There are also establishment costs to consider, such as a bond. Other costs, such as electricity and/or gas, telephone and food, are usually not included in the weekly rent. study.uwa.edu.au/student-life/ accommodation/live-off-campus
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 49 Compared to other major cities around the Money world, living and studying in Perth is a smart decision for international students. matters Australia’s As a student you are eligible to receive most affordable discounts for experiences, food and drink, entertainment and more. capital city.
Sightseeing Pass Australia Perth is more affordable than 15% discount on select tours and attractions around Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Western Australia.1 Sydney, according to the Economist sightseeingpassaustralia.com Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost Boat Collective of Living Survey 2017. 50% off all Floating Sessions, departing from Visit study.uwa.edu.au/cost-of-living Elizabeth Quay.1 boatcollective.com.au
Segway Tours 20% off Segway tours in Perth, Fremantle and Rottnest.1 segwaytourswa.com.au
STA Travel Receive student discounted flights through STA Travel, located at the UWA Guild Village 1st Floor. statravel.com.au/uwa.htm
Around campus you can receive 10% off at the Guild’s seven food and drink outlets.1
Boost Juice Vibe member discounts through the Boost Juice app only. vibe.boostjuice.com.au
Luna Palace Cinemas Student concession discounts on movie tickets and cheap tickets on certain days of the week. lunapalace.com.au
The UWA Student Guild currently has more than 100 Guild member discounts for various food, activities, fitness, shopping and services around Perth.
1 Guild student discounts are available through the UWA Guild and are subject to change each year. To see the full list of special offers, visituwastudentguild.com/2017-guild-member-discounts .
50 study.uwa.edu.au Cost of living Overseas Student Health Cover Scholarships The annual cost of living in Perth (OSHC) International students can depends on your lifestyle and the type The Department of Immigration and apply for financial support of accommodation you chose, however Border Protection requires international in their local country through AUD$450–$650 per week is generally students applying for a student visa to sponsorship programs and, sufficient for most single students to have Overseas Student Health Cover in some countries, with the live comfortably (this does not include (OSHC) for the entire duration of their Australian Government tuition fees or medical cover). Please student visa. This is not applicable to Australia Awards programs. consider extra funds to cover various students from Norway and Sweden study.uwa.edu.au/ items such as airfares and textbooks. who are covered under a separate fees-scholarships There may also be ancillary fees arrangement. applicable to your course. Business School OSHC is offered by a number Scholarships Working in Australia as of providers. You may obtain OSHC from The Perth Energy Scholarship an international student the provider of your choice. is available to international Under the terms of a student visa, study.uwa.edu.au/ students after their first year of once an international student has international/health study of a Bachelor of Commerce commenced their course, they may at UWA and is awarded on the work up to 40 hours per fortnight while The University of Western Australia has basis of academic excellence. their course is in session and unlimited a ‘preferred provider’ agreement with The scholarship is valued at hours during scheduled course breaks. Allianz Global Assistance. On acceptance AUD$10,000. border.gov.au and payment of your offer, UWA will business.uwa.edu.au/ arrange health cover with Allianz Global scholarships Student Services and Assistance for the duration of your Amenities Fee (SSAF) student visa. The UWA Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is a compulsory For information on the University’s fee that directly benefits all UWA agreement with Allianz Global students. The fee is used to develop Assistance, refer to and provide a range of recreational study.uwa.edu.au/international/health facilities together with social, education and representation activities and services. study.uwa.edu.au/fees-scholarships
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 51 Student exchange
Do you love to travel? As a UWA student you have the opportunity to discover new cities and experience other cultures with the UWA Student Exchange Program. You can study at one of our partner universities across Asia, Europe, or North and South America for one or two semesters while continuing to gain credit towards your UWA degree.
52 study.uwa.edu.au Academic benefits • Take subjects related to your degree which aren’t available at UWA. • Study at other universities that are also international leaders in their chosen research fields.
Employment benefits • Offer a competitive edge in the international workforce. • Show employers you are flexible, adventurous and a self starter. • Gain invaluable experience for future employment through vacation internships offered by some universities.
Personal benefits • Travel within your host country and further afield with local or other international students. • Meet people from around the globe and develop new friendships. • Increase your independence and confidence. • Contribute to, and work within, the international community.
A network of opportunities The following list illustrates the countries and number of universities available for student exchange.
Study over the summer or winter holidays with an overseas short-term program www.globalstudio.uwa.edu.au
Financial assistance: If you’re interested in an exchange program, you could be eligible to receive a UWA Study Abroad Scholarship to help with the cost of your exchange.
Austria: 2 Malaysia: 1 Belgium: 2 Mexico: 1 Brazil: 2 Netherlands: 7 Canada: 15 New Zealand: 1 Chile: 1 Norway: 6 China: 13 Reunion: 1 Denmark: 4 Singapore: 3 Finland: 2 South Korea: 6 France: 11 Spain: 3 Germany: 9 Sweden: 4 Hong Kong: 4 Switzerland: 3 Ireland: 1 Thailand: 1 Israel: 2 UK: 22 Italy: 4 Uruguay: 1 Japan: 11 USA: 28
See page 72 for the full list of universities
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 53 Supporting you STUDYSmarter can help you improve your study habits and learn more effectively. It gives UWA’s International Student Support team will help you both you access to learning groups, academically and personally, from before you arrive in Australia workshops and online resources, to long after you’ve settled into university life. as well as coaching in research techniques, time management, public speaking, assignment Starting your journey LACE (Language and Cultural preparation and more. Moving to a new place is both an Exchange) is an intercultural friendship exciting and daunting experience. program open to postgraduate We are here to help make your journey students and staff, which runs regular to Perth as smooth as possible. social events. Find out more about student visas, studysmarter.uwa.edu.au health requirements, bringing your family and airport pickup services. When health problems arise, UWA’s study.uwa.edu.au/international- on-campus Medical Centre is your students/moving-to-perth destination for comprehensive medical care. student.uwa.edu.au/life/ Here to help health/medical-centre The Transition Services team assists all commencing students to connect to The UWA community also provides university life through comprehensive a professional and confidential orientation activities and meet counselling and psychological service current UWA students through the for students, offering referrals to ConnectMe@UWA and UniMentor specialists on and off campus should programs. Staff are also available you need them. The service is free for to assist students with timetabling all students. counselling.uwa.edu.au issues and first-year course advice. study.uwa.edu.au/international- For students with family commitments, students/life-in-perth/ the UWA Early Learning Centre student-community can provide either part-time or full-time daycare for children Health and wellbeing aged from six weeks to five years. The International Students’ Service childcare.uwa.edu.au (ISS) is part of the Student Guild and looks after the welfare of international Kick-start your career students studying at the University. At the Careers Centre, you can find ISS also puts on social and educational help with long-term career planning activities such as a trip to Rottnest or finding part-time employment while and Spring Feast. facebook.com/ studying. It can also give advice on UWAInternationalStudentsService improving your resumé and interview skills, or put you in touch with future If you have a disability or medical employers through career expos. condition, UniAccess ensures you careers.uwa.edu.au can enjoy university life to the fullest, from sourcing assistive technologies to organising alternative examination arrangements. uniaccess.uwa.edu.au
54 study.uwa.edu.au Entry into UWA For more information CANNING COLLEGE canningcollege.wa.edu.au There are several pathways from which students can enter UWA. CRICOS Provider Code: 00463B However, some students are unable to enter the University directly ST GEORGE’S INTERNATIONAL after completing high school in their home countries. These students are SCHOOL encouraged to take a pre-university course known as a ‘foundation’ program. sgis.wa.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00429D
TAYLORS COLLEGE PERTH Entry to undergraduate courses is whose academic achievement in the www.taylorsperth.edu.au offered to all students who achieve home country is not sufficient for CRICOS Provider Code: 01682E the required entry score for the direct entry into a Western Australian TUART COLLEGE undergraduate program of their choice. university. Students select three or four tuartcollege.wa.edu.au Students are also required to meet the academic subjects to study along with CRICOS Provider Code: 00456M English language requirements of the one compulsory subject called English THE EXPERIMENTAL SCHOOL University and prerequisites for chosen Language and Australian Cultural (affiliated to Nanjing Normal University) majors. For more information visit Studies (ELACS). The program meets fx.njnu.edu.au studyat.uwa.edu.au/international. national foundation standards and is run by Canning College, St George’s The University of Western International School, Tuart College and second year of selected majors in the Australia Foundation Program The Experimental School (affiliated to Bachelor of Science. (UWAFP)® Nanjing Normal University). The University of Western Australia Program start dates Foundation Program® is delivered by Program start dates February, July and October Taylors College Perth and prepares January, April and August international students for entry to International Foundation undergraduate courses at UWA. The Canning College Course for University Studies program is designed for international Diploma of Commerce UWA accepts students who have students wishing to complete their This program offers international successfully completed the final-year studies in Australia in students direct entry into the second International Foundation Course preparation for entering UWA. year of the Bachelor of Commerce at in University Studies. The course is UWA, however they may be restricted offered at the following universities: The program is taught at the to completing only one major. • Nanjing Tech University University’s Claremont site, situated Pujiang Institute three kilometres from the main Perth Program start dates • Sichuan International campus. All students have access to February and July Studies University UWA facilities and student services. • University of International Business Taylors College and Economics Program start dates Diploma of Commerce January, April, July and October The program, available in eight Credit Transfer/ or 12-month formats, is designed Advanced Standing The Western Australian specifically for students looking for an UWA may grant academic credit for Universities Foundation alternative pathway to UWA’s Bachelor study undertaken at another tertiary Program (WAUFP)® of Commerce and is equivalent to the institution or college if the subjects The Western Australian Universities first year of that degree. completed are equivalent in content Foundation Program (WAUFP) is and standard to those taught at UWA owned by the four public universities Taylors College and are relevant to the chosen course. in Western Australia and successful Diploma of Science UWA has credit arrangements in place completion of this program with the The Diploma of Science has been for a number of Singaporean, Malaysian required score guarantees students designed as an alternative pathway and Hong Kong polytechnics and entry into an undergraduate degree into the Bachelor of Science at UWA. educational institutions, in the areas at UWA.1 The program is designed The Diploma is available in either an of architecture, business, engineering, for international students for whom eight or 12-month format. Successful computer science, and life and English is a second language and completion guarantees entry into the physical sciences.
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Please refer to the below table for information on ATAR subjects equivalence.
Physics ATAR Physics ATAR is a subject in the WACE curriculum, directly comparable to past Physics subjects.
Mathematics Mathematics Specialist ATAR is the highest level of mathematics attainable. Specialist ATAR
Mathematics Mathematics Methods ATAR is a more advanced Mathematics unit than Applications ATAR. Methods ATAR
Mathematics Mathematics Applications ATAR is a basic-level Mathematics unit. Applications ATAR
Chemistry ATAR Chemistry ATAR is a subject in the WACE curriculum, directly comparable to past Chemistry subjects.
Biology ATAR Biology ATAR is a subject in the WACE curriculum, directly comparable to past Biology subjects. It is not an official prerequisite subject, but for certain international applicants is required as an assessment for study pattern selection. Human Biology ATAR, and subjects deemed equivalent to Human Biology ATAR, are deemed as meeting the biology subject requirements of the University.
A Aboriginal Health Accounting Agricultural Science and Wellbeing study.uwa.edu.au/accounting study.uwa.edu.au/agriculture handbooks.uwa.edu.au/accounting handbooks.uwa.edu.au/agriculture study.uwa.edu.au/aboriginal-health handbooks.uwa.edu.au/aboriginal-health COURSE REQUIREMENTS COURSE REQUIREMENTS
COURSE REQUIREMENTS Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR Additional Mathematics unit(s) may be required as or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR part of your degree1 your degree or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR your degree Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR Course structure Course structure Level 1 Core units Level 1 Core units Course structure • Financial Accounting • Frontiers in Biology Level 1 Core units • Introduction to Finance • Plant and Animal Biology • Aboriginal Encounters: Strangers in our Backyard • Boodjar Moort Katitjin: Introduction to Level 2 Core units Level 2 Core units Indigenous Heritage and Knowledge • Corporate Accounting • Pasture and Livestock Systems • Management Accounting • Soil Science Level 2 Core units Optional: • Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing • Taxation Level 3 Core units • Indigenous Knowledge: Mind, Body and Spirit • Agricultural Economics and Marketing Level 3 Options (Select four) • Clean, Green and Ethical Animal Production Level 3 Core units (Or three if Taxation unit is chosen at Level 2) • Crops and Cropping Systems • Aboriginal Health Community including at least one from Financial Accounting: • Soil-Plant Interactions Organisation Placement Theory and Practice or Strategic Management • Aboriginal Health Research Project Accounting: Complementary units • Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing • Advanced Corporate Accounting Students nominating Agricultural Science as their • Indigenous Research • Auditing degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Science • Contemporary Managerial Accounting or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must Complementary units • Financial Accounting: Theory and Practice also study: Students nominating Aboriginal Health and • Financial Statement Analysis • Communicating Science Wellbeing as their degree-specific major in the • Performance Measurement and Evaluation • Science, Society and Data Analysis Bachelor of Biomedical Science or Bachelor of • Strategic Management Accounting • Plants in Action Philosophy (Honours) course must also study: • Principles of Inheritance • Communication and Project Planning in Health Complementary units • Foundations of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Students nominating Accounting as their degree- • Human Biology I: Becoming Human specific major in the Bachelor of Commerce or • Human Biology II: Being Human Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must also study: • Economic and Business Statistics • Marketing Management • Microeconomics: Prices and Markets • Organisational Behaviour
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• Refugees, Human Rights, Violence and Fear Complementary units Anatomy and • Religion in Society Students nominating Architecture as their degree- • Sex, Gender and Social Life specific major in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Human Biology • Society, Law and Politics Philosophy (Honours) course must also study: • Drawing History study.uwa.edu.au/anatomy Level 3 Core unit and options • Structures and Natural Systems handbooks.uwa.edu.au/anatomy • Ethnography: Methodological Perspectives • Parallel Modernities in Art and Architecture • Materials and Small Constructions COURSE REQUIREMENTS Plus two of the following: • Contemporary Social Thought Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Engaged Anthropology or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of • Environment, Landscape and Place Asian Studies your degree • Indigenous Australia Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR • Mind, Body, Culture study.uwa.edu.au/asian-studies • Migration, Mobilities, Belonging handbooks.uwa.edu.au/asianstudies Course structure • Social Meaning of Money Level 1 Core units • The Social Worlds of the Indo-Pacific COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Human Biology I: Becoming Human • Human Biology II: Being Human Prerequisites: None Recommended: None Level 2 Options Archaeology Select one: Course structure • Biological Anthropology: Human Adaptation study.uwa.edu.au/archaeology Level 1 Core units and Variation handbooks.uwa.edu.au/archaeology • Asian Societies and Cultures • Human Reproductive Biology • Asia from Colonial to Modern Plus one of the following: COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Human Organs and Systems Level 2 Options (Select two) • Human Structure and Development Prerequisites: None • Australia and Asia Recommended: None • Culture, Society and the State in Asia Level 3 Options • Environment, Power, and Disasters in Asia Select one: Course structure • Popular Culture in Asia • Human Biology: Applications and Investigations I Level 1 Core units • Human Biology: Applications and Investigations II • Great Discoveries in Global Archaeology Level 3 Options (Select four) Plus three of the following: • Archaeology A, B and 14C • Contemporary Korean Society • Biological Anthropology: Genes and Society • Democratisation in Asia • Cells, Tissues and Development Level 2 Options (Select two) • Gender and Power in Asia • Human Evolutionary Ecology • The Archaeology of Human Origins and • Indonesian Politics and Culture • Human/Primate Social Organisation Symbolic Thought • Issues in Japanese Society and Culture • Human Reproduction • Archaeology of Rock Art • Social Issues in Contemporary China • Human Structure and Function • The Archaeology of Death • Rock Art Field Unit Complementary units • Mysteries of Forensic Science Students who have not completed Mathematics B Applications ATAR or higher must also study Level 3 Core units (Select two) Mathematics Fundamentals • Australian Archaeology • Historical and Maritime Archaeology Biochemistry and • Experimenting with Archaeology Molecular Biology Anthropology study.uwa.edu.au/biochemistry and Sociology Architecture handbooks.uwa.edu.au/biochemistry study.uwa.edu.au/anthropology study.uwa.edu.au/architecture COURSE REQUIREMENTS handbooks.uwa.edu.au/anthropology handbooks.uwa.edu.au/architecture Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR COURSE REQUIREMENTS COURSE REQUIREMENTS or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of your degree Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR and Recommended: None Recommended: None Chemistry ATAR
Course structure Course structure Course structure Level 1 Core units Level 1 Core units Level 1 Core unit and Option • Being Human: Culture, Identity and Society • Architecture Studio 1 • Molecular Biology of the Cell • Global Change, Local Responses • Studio Fundamentals Plus one of the following: • Biological Chemistry Level 2 Core unit and options Level 2 Core units • Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity • Social Thought • Architecture Studio 2 Plus two of the following: • Environmental Design Level 2 Core units • Aboriginal Art and Society • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Cell • Australian Society Level 3 Core units • Biochemical Regulation of Cell Function • Constructing Cultures through Media • Architecture Studio 3 • Environment, Power and Disasters in Asia • History and Theories of the Built Environment Level 3 Core units • Popular Culture in Asia • Construction • Cellular Biochemistry • Molecular Biology • Omics—Global Approaches to Cell Function • Structural and Functional Biochemistry
“Learning about the human anatomy has allowed me to appreciate the human body and broaden my horizons of potential research. Furthermore, it has reinforced the love and dedication I have for future medical studies.”
Jason Chua Anatomy and Human Biology
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Complementary units Level 3 Pre-intermediate Students with ATAR Chemistry take Chemistry– C • Chinese 7 Properties and Energetics and Statistics for Science. • Chinese 8 Students without Chemistry ATAR take Introductory • Social Issues in Contemporary China Chemistry and Statistics for Science Chemistry Level 1 Intermediate4 study.uwa.edu.au/chemistry • Chinese 3 Botany handbooks.uwa.edu.au/chemistry • Chinese 4 COURSE REQUIREMENTS Level 2 Intermediate study.uwa.edu.au/botany • Chinese 5 handbooks.uwa.edu.au/botany Prerequisites: Mathematics Methods ATAR OR • Chinese 6 Mathematics Applications ATAR with additional Plus one of the following: COURSE REQUIREMENTS Mathematics units taken in the first year, and • Australia and Asia Chemistry ATAR or an additional Chemistry unit • Culture, Society and the State in Asia Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR taken in the first year • Environment, Power and Disasters in Asia or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of Recommended: Mathematics Specialist ATAR, • Popular Culture in Asia your degree Mathematics Methods ATAR and Chemistry ATAR Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR Level 3 Intermediate Course structure • Chinese 7 Course structure Level 1 Core units • Chinese 8 Level 1 Core units • Chemistry—Properties and Energetics • Social Issues in Contemporary China • Frontiers in Biology • Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity 5 • Plant and Animal Biology Level 1 Advanced Level 2 Core units • Chinese 5 Level 2 Core units PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL SPECIALISATION: • Chinese 6 • Ecology • Core Chemical Concepts and Techniques • Plants in Action • Physical and Analytical Chemistry Level 2 Advanced • Plant Diversity and Evolution SYNTHETIC SPECIALISATION: • Chinese 7 • Core Chemical Concepts and Techniques • Chinese 8 Level 3 Core units • Chemical Synthesis Plus one of the following: • Australian Vegetation • Australia and Asia • Ecological Processes Level 3 Core units and options • Culture, Society and the State in Asia • Plant Physiological Ecology • Chemical Explorations • Environment, Power and Disasters in Asia • Essential Chemical Skills • Popular Culture in Asia Complementary units PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL SPECIALISATION: Students nominating Botany as their degree- Select two of the following: Level 3 Advanced specific major in the Bachelor of Science or • Chemistry Beyond the Laboratory • Chinese 9 Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must • Chemical Spectroscopy and Structure • Chinese 10 also study: • The Chemistry of Reactions • Social Issues in Contemporary China • Communicating Science SYNTHETIC SPECIALISATION: • Science, Society and Data Analysis Select two of the following: Study Abroad • Principles of Inheritance • Advanced Chemical Synthesis China Field Study (equivalent to two Chinese • Soil–Plant Interactions • Synthetic Applications language Level 2 or 3 units) • The Molecules of Life Provides intensive language study during summer holidays at two universities in China. Complementary units Chinese Language and Culture Immersion Business Law Students without Mathematics Methods ATAR take Program (Taiwan) (equivalent to any one Chinese Mathematics Fundamentals and Mathematics language Level 2 or 3 units). study.uwa.edu.au/business-law Foundations: Methods 1 When enrolling, students will be required to complete a questionnaire handbooks.uwa.edu.au/businesslaw about their knowledge of Chinese, after which they will be informed about which major is appropriate for their level of Chinese. 2 This major is incompatible with a pass in Chinese: Background COURSE REQUIREMENTS Language ATAR or higher. Chinese 3 Admission to this major requires a pass in Chinese: Background Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR Language ATAR. It is incompatible with a pass in Chinese: Second Language ATAR. Additional Mathematics unit(s) may be required as study.uwa.edu.au/chinese 4 1 Admission to this major requires a pass in Chinese: Second part of your degree handbooks.uwa.edu.au/chinese Language ATAR. Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR 5 This major is available to students assessed by the discipline as COURSE REQUIREMENTS near-native speakers. Course structure Level 1 Core units Prerequisites: None • Financial Accounting Recommended: None Classics and • Introduction to Law Course structure1 Ancient History Level 2 Core units Level 1 Beginners2 • Company Law • Chinese 1 study.uwa.edu.au/classics • Legal Framework of Business • Chinese 2 handbooks.uwa.edu.au/classics • Taxation Law Level 2 Beginners COURSE REQUIREMENTS Level 3 Core units • Chinese 3 • Finance Law • Chinese 3A Prerequisites: None • International Commercial Law • Chinese 4 Recommended: None • Marketing, Management and the Law Level 3 Beginners Course structure Complementary units • Chinese 5 Level 1 Core unit and option Students nominating Business Law as their degree- • Chinese 6 • Glory and Grandeur 1 specific major in the Bachelor of Commerce or • Social Issues in Contemporary China • Latin 1 Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must also study: Level 1 Pre-intermediate3 Level 2 Options (select two) 1 • Economic and Business Statistics • Chinese 3 • Greek 1 • Marketing Management • Chinese 3A • Greek 2 • Microeconomics: Prices and Markets • Latin 2 • Organisational Behaviour Level 2 Pre-intermediate • Latin 3 • Chinese 4 • The Foundation of the Roman Empire 1 Prerequisite may not be required for students studying this major in a degree other than the Bachelor of Commerce. • Chinese 5 • The Golden Age of Athens • Chinese 6
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Level 3 Options (select four) Complementary units Level 2 Core units • Alexander the Great Students nominating Computer Science as their • Computer Analysis and Visualisation • Ancient Epic degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Science • Systems Programming • Greek 3 or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must • Greek 4 also study: Level 3 Core units • Greek Theatre • Discrete Structures • Agile Web Development • Latin 4 • Global Challenges in Engineering • Data Warehousing • Roman Archaeology • Mathematics Foundations: Methods (for students • High Performance Computing • Roman Britain who do not have Mathematics: Methods • Professional Computing • The Emergence of Greece ATAR or higher) • The Majesty of the Roman Empire Complementary units • The Roman Revolution Students nominating Data Science as their degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Science 1 At least one of these units must be taken to complete the major Conservation Biology or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must also study: study.uwa.edu.au/conservation • Analysis of Experiments Communication handbooks.uwa.edu.au/conservation • Global Challenges in Engineering • Mathematics Fundamentals (for students who do and Media Studies COURSE REQUIREMENTS not have Mathematics Methods ATAR or higher) • Statistics for Science study.uwa.edu.au/media-studies Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR handbooks.uwa.edu.au/mediastudies or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of your degree COURSE REQUIREMENTS Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR E Prerequisites: None Course structure Recommended: None Level 1 Core units Economics • Frontiers in Biology Course structure • Plant and Animal Biology study.uwa.edu.au/economics Level 1 Core units handbooks.uwa.edu.au/economics • Cultures, New Media and Communications Level 2 Core units • Power, Participation and Meaning • Conservation Biology COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Ecology Level 2 Core units Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Communication and Mass Media Level 3 Core units Additional Mathematics unit(s) may be required as • Digital Media • Ecosystem Restoration part of your degree1 • Ecological Processes Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR Level 3 Core units • Saving Endangered Species • Case Studies in Communication • Wildlife Conservation and Management Course structure • Designing Play Level 1 Core units • Journalism in Practice Complementary units • Macroeconomics: Money and Finance • Media Production Project Students nominating Conservation Biology as their • Microeconomics: Prices and Markets degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must Level 2 Core units and option also study: • Macroeconomics: Policy and Applications Computer Science • Communicating Science • Microeconomics: Policy and Applications • Science, Society and Data Analysis Plus one of the following: study.uwa.edu.au/computer-science Plus the following (for Perth campus only) • Asia in the World Economy handbooks.uwa.edu.au/computerscience • Global Climate Change and Biodiversity • Business Econometrics • Principles of Inheritance • Business Economics COURSE REQUIREMENTS Or the following (for Albany campus only) • Rise of the Global Economy • Global Climate Change and Biodiversity Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Geographic Information Systems Level 3 Core options (Select three) with additional Mathematics unit(s) taken in your (Including at least one from Economic Policy, first year International Finance, or International Trade): Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR • Advanced Mathematics for Economists D • Applied Macroeconomics Course structure • Applied Microeconomics Level 1 Core units • Asia in the World Economy • Object-oriented Programming and Software Data Science • Development Economics Engineering • Econometrics • Relational Database Management Systems study.uwa.edu.au/data-science • Economic Policy handbooks.uwa.edu.au/datascience • Finance and Economics for Minerals and Energy Level 2 Core units • Game Theory and Strategic Thinking • Data Structures and Algorithms COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Health Economics • Systems Programming • History of Economic Ideas Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Intermediate Mathematics for Economists Level 3 Core units Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR • International Finance • Algorithms, Agents and Artificial Intelligence • International Trade • Graphics and Animation Course structure • Monetary Economics • Networks and Security Level 1 Core units • Money, Banking and Financial Markets • Professional Computing • Problem Solving and Programming 1 Prerequisite may not be required for students studying this major in a • Relational Database Management Systems degree other than the Bachelor of Commerce.
“My favourite aspect of studying at UWA is the many opportunities to interact with members of industry. I have attended countless industry information and career events and completed a summer internship.”
Lincoln McLean Computer Science
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Complementary units Course structure Students nominating Economics as their degree- Level 1 Core units English and specific major in the Bachelor of Commerce or • Global Challenges in Engineering Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must • Material Behaviour from Atoms to Bridges Cultural Studies also study: • Mathematical Theory and Methods • Economic and Business Statistics • Multivariable Calculus study.uwa.edu.au/english • Financial Accounting Plus the following: handbooks.uwa.edu.au/english • Marketing Management • Chemistry - Structure and Reactivity (for students • Organisational Behaviour in Chemical Engineering); or COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Object-oriented Programming and Software Engineering (for students in Software Prerequisites: None Engineering) or; Recommended: None Economics, Professional • Physics for Scientists and Engineers (for students not in Chemical Engineering or Software Course structure study.uwa.edu.au/professional-economics Engineering) Level 1 Options (Select two) handbooks.uwa.edu.au/professionaleconomics • Global Literatures Level 2 Core units • Literary Classics COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Energy • Page and Screen: Fiction in the Digital Age • Motion • Reading Creatively/Writing Creatively Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR Plus the following: • Reading Bodies Additional Mathematics unit(s) may be required as • Computer Analysis and Visualisation (for students part of your degree not in Software Engineering) Level 2 Options (Select two) Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR • Data Structures and Algorithms (for students in • American Literature: the Search for Justice Software Engineering) • Australia and Home Course structure • Systems Programming (for students in Software • Australian Literature: Classic and Popular Level 1 Core units Engineering) • Creative Writing: Theory and Practice • Macroeconomics: Money and Finance • Meaning and the Moving Image • Microeconomics: Prices and Markets Level 3 Core units • Modernism CHEMICAL SPECIALISATION: • Narrative and Culture in Pre-modern England Level 2 Core units and options • Chemical Process Thermodynamics • Reading Popular Culture • Business Econometrics • Fluid Mechanics • Romanticism and Change in the Long • Macroeconomics: Policy and Applications • Heat and Mass Transfer Nineteenth Century • Microeconomics: Policy and Applications • Mass and Energy Balances • Shakespeare and Early Modern Studies Plus two of the following: • Process Synthesis and Design • Transcultural Literatures • Asia in the World Economy • Unit Operations and Unit Processes • Twentieth-century Narratives: Making it New • Business Economics CIVIL SPECIALISATION: • Utopia, Imagination and Modernity in • Rise of the Global Economy • Geomechanics European Culture • Hydraulics • World Theatre: Cultures and Contexts Level 3 Core units and options • Resource Extraction Technologies • Applied Macroeconomics • Solid Mechanics Level 3 Options (Select four) • Applied Microeconomics • Structural Analysis • Autobiographical Writing • Intermediate Mathematics for Economists Plus one of the following: • Interpretations: Literary Theory Plus four of the following (including at least one • Data Collection and Analysis • Love and Death in the Renaissance: Reading the from Economic Policy, International Finance, or • Environmental Systems Early Modern Period 1450–1700 International Trade): ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING: • Poetry and Poetics • Advanced Mathematics for Economists • Advanced Mathematics Applications • Reading the Middle Ages • Development Economics • Circuits and Electronics • Regionalism in Australian Literature • Econometrics • Digital Embedded Systems • Shakespeare: Text to Stage and Screen • Economic Policy • Electronic Materials and Devices • Texting the Global • Finance and Economics for Minerals and Energy • Power and Machines • The Arthurian Legend • Game Theory and Strategic Thinking • Signals and Systems • The European Individual • Health Economics ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: • Transnational Cinema • History of Economic Ideas • Advanced Mathematics Applications • Victorian Dreams and the Technological World • International Finance • Data Collection and Analysis • International Trade • Environmental Systems • Monetary Economics • Geomechanics • Money, Banking and Financial Markets • Hydraulics Environmental Science • Resource Extraction Technologies Complementary units MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: study.uwa.edu.au/environment Students nominating Professional Economics • Advanced Mathematics Applications handbooks.uwa.edu.au/environment as their degree-specific major in the Bachelor of • Fluid Mechanics Commerce or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) • Heat and Mass Transfer COURSE REQUIREMENTS course must also study: • Materials and Manufacturing • Economic and Business Statistics • Mechanisms and Machines Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Financial Accounting • Solid Mechanics or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of • Marketing Management MINING ENGINEERING: your degree • Organisational Behaviour • Data Collection and Analysis Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR • Environmental Systems • Geomechanics Course structure • Resource Extraction Technologies Level 1 Core units Engineering Science • Solid Mechanics • Disasters! Plus one of the following: • Environmental Science and Technology study.uwa.edu.au/engineering • Fluid Mechanics handbooks.uwa.edu.au/engineering • Hydraulics Level 2 Core units SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: BIOLOGY SPECIALISATION: COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Cybersecurity • Ecology • Digital Embedded Systems • Global Climate Change and Biodiversity Prerequisites: Mathematics Specialist ATAR, • High Performance Computing EARTH SPECIALISATION: Mathematics Methods ATAR, Chemistry ATAR • Networks and Security • Hydrology and Water Resource Management and Physics ATAR OR Mathematics Methods • Professional Computing • Soil Science ATAR with additional specified units taken in the first year depending on the number of missing Level 3 Core units prerequisite subjects • Environmental Assessment Recommended: Mathematics Specialist ATAR, • Environmental Dynamics Mathematics Methods ATAR, Chemistry ATAR and • Land Capability Assessment Physics ATAR BIOLOGY SPECIALISATION: • Ecological Processes EARTH SPECIALISATION: • Land Rehabilitation
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Complementary units F • Art of Drawing: Advanced Students nominating Environmental Science • Art of the Graphic Novel as their degree-specific major in the Bachelor • Curatorial Practices of Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Finance • Electronic Music: Experimental Investigations course must also study: • International Studio for Arts and Culture • Science, Society and Data Analysis study.uwa.edu.au/finance • Painting Now • Communicating Science handbooks.uwa.edu.au/finance • Sculpture: Time and Space BIOLOGY SPECIALISATION: • Video Art: Experimental Investigations • Plant and Animal Biology COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Geographic Information Systems Level 3 Core units (Albany campus only) Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Advanced Major Project • Soil Science (Perth campus only) Additional Mathematics unit(s) may be required as • Advanced Studio EARTH SPECIALISATION: part of your degree1 • Geographical Information Systems Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR • The Climate System • The Dynamic Planet Course structure French Studies Level 1 Core units • Financial Accounting study.uwa.edu.au/french Exercise and Health • Introduction to Finance handbooks.uwa.edu.au/french Level 2 Core unit and options COURSE REQUIREMENTS study.uwa.edu.au/exercise-health • Corporate Financial Policy handbooks.uwa.edu.au/exercisehealth Plus two of the following: Prerequisites: None • Business Analysis and Valuation Recommended: None COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Derivative Products and Markets • Financial Planning Course structure1 2 Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Quantitative Methods for Finance Level 1 Beginners or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of • French Studies 1 your degree Level 3 Core unit and options • French Studies 2 Recommended: None • Investment Analysis Plus two of the following: Level 2 Beginners Course structure • Applied Financial Management • French Studies 3 Level 1 Core units • Banking: Theory and Practice • French Studies 4 • Applied Anatomy and Athletic Performance • Derivative Strategies and Pricing • Twentieth and Twenty-First Century French • The Musculoskeletal System and Movement • International Finance Intellectual Thought • Trading in Securities Markets Level 2 Core units Level 3 Beginners • Exercise Physiology Complementary units • French Studies 5 • Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity Students nominating Finance as their degree- • French Studies 6 • Psychosocial Aspects of Sport, specific major in the Bachelor of Commerce or • Plus one Level 3 option Exercise and Health Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must also study: Level 1 Intermediate3 Level 3 Core units and option • Economic and Business Statistics • French Studies 3 • Exercise Prescription and Nutrition for Health • Marketing Management • French Studies 4 and Fitness • Microeconomics: Prices and Markets • Lifespan Motor Development • Organisational Behaviour Level 2 Intermediate Plus one of the following: • French Studies 5 1 Prerequisite may not be required for students studying this major • Coaching Psychology in a degree other than the Bachelor of Commerce. • French Studies 6 • Psychology of Sport • French Cinema
Complementary units Level 3 Intermediate Students nominating Exercise and Health as their Fine Arts • French Studies 7 degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Science • French Studies 8 or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must study.uwa.edu.au/fine-arts • Plus one Level 3 option also study: handbooks.uwa.edu.au/finearts 4 • Mathematics Fundamentals (for students without Level 1 Advanced Mathematics prerequisites) COURSE REQUIREMENTS • French Studies 5 • Physical Fitness and Health • French Studies 6 • Psychology: Behaviour in Context Prerequisites: None Recommended: None Level 2 Advanced • Italian Studies 7 Course structure • Italian Studies 8 Level 1 Options (Select two) • French Cinema • Art in the Environment • Art of Drawing Level 3 Advanced • Art of Expression • French Studies 9 • Art of Visualisation and Recording • French Exceptionalism and Contemporary France • Electronic Music: Methods and Means • Contemporary Literature in French • Video Art: Methods and Means Level 3 options: Level 2 Options (Select three) • French Exceptionalism and Contemporary France • Aesthetic Crossovers of Art and Science • Contemporary Literature in French • Art and Life Manipulation
“What attracted me to the Finance major was the focus the lecturers maintained on the modern market and current issues. The course engages with the major issues of the day, helping gain a broader understanding of how corporate movements can induce economy-wide changes.”
Rene Yan Hui Kuan Finance
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Study Abroad Complementary units • German Studies 7 and 8; or • Students may substitute up to four units in the Students nominating Geographical Sciences as • German Studies 9 and 10; and major for exchange to France or Canada. their degree-specific major in the Bachelor of • German Studies 13 • Short term programs are also available to France Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) and New Caledonia and may be credited towards course must also study: Level 1 Intermediate4 the French major. • Communicating Science • German Studies 3 • Science, Society and Data Analysis • German Studies 4 1 Students should consult European Languages and Studies in the School of Humanities before enrolling to determine the appropriate • The Dynamic Planet major, if they are uncertain about the appropriate major for their Plus one of the following: Level 2 Intermediate level of French. • Hydrology and Water Resource Management • German Studies 5 2 This major is incompatible with a pass in French: Background Language ATAR or higher. • The Climate System • German Studies 6 3 Admission to this major requires a pass in French: Background • German Studies 12 Language ATAR. It is incompatible with a pass in French: Second Language ATAR. 4 This major is available to students assessed by the discipline as Level 3 Intermediate near-native speakers Geology • German Studies 7 and 8; or • German Studies 9 and 10; and study.uwa.edu.au/geology • German Studies 13 handbooks.uwa.edu.au/geology G Level 1 Advanced5 COURSE REQUIREMENTS • German Studies 5 • German Studies 6 Genetics Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of Level 2 Advanced study.uwa.edu.au/genetics your degree • German Studies 7 and 8; or handbooks.uwa.edu.au/genetics Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR • German Studies 9 and 10; and • German Studies 12 COURSE REQUIREMENTS Course structure Level 1 Core units Level 3 Advanced Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Discovering Earth • German Studies 7 and 8; or or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of • The Dynamic Planet • German Studies 9 and 10; and your degree • German Studies 13 Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR Level 2 Core units and Chemistry ATAR • Earth Materials Study Abroad • Earth Processes Exchange to Germany. Students may substitute Course structure up to 4 units (24 points) for exchange to Germany. Level 1 Core unit and option Level 3 Core units Stuttgart Program • Molecular Biology of the Cell • Basin Analysis This may be substituted for two Level 2 or Level 3 Plus one of the following: • Geochemistry and Petrology units (12 points) during the summer break following • Frontiers in Biology • Geological Mapping Semester 2. • Human Biology I: Becoming Human • Structural Geology and Tectonics 1 Students should consult European Languages and Studies in the School of Humanities before enrolling to determine the appropriate Level 2 Core units Complementary units major, if they are uncertain about the appropriate major for their • Molecular Genetics I Students nominating Geology as their degree- level of German. • Principles of Inheritance specific major in the Bachelor of Science or 2 This major is incompatible with a pass in German: Background Language ATAR or higher. Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must 3 Admission to this major requires a pass in German: Background Level 3 Core units and option also study: Language ATAR. It is incompatible with a pass in German: Second • Evolution and Development • Communicating Science Language ATAR. 4 Admission to this major requires a pass in German: Second • Genomics • Field Geology (required for degree-specific and Language ATAR. • Molecular Genetics II second major) 5 This major is available to students assessed by the discipline as as Plus one of the following: • Hydrology and Water Resource Management native or near-native speakers. • Evolutionary Processes • Science, Society and Data Analysis • Medical Genetics H Complementary units Students with ATAR Chemistry take Chemistry– German Studies Properties and Energetics and Statistics for Science. History Students without Chemistry ATAR take Introductory study.uwa.edu.au/german Chemistry and Statistics for Science handbooks.uwa.edu.au/german study.uwa.edu.au/history handbooks.uwa.edu.au/history COURSE REQUIREMENTS COURSE REQUIREMENTS Geographical Sciences Prerequisites: None Recommended: None Prerequisites: None study.uwa.edu.au/geography Recommended: None handbooks.uwa.edu.au/geography Course structure1 2 Level 1 Beginners Course structure COURSE REQUIREMENTS • German Beginners 1 Level 1 Options (Select two) • German Beginners 2 • An Age of Violence: the Making of the Modern Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR World, 1789–2010 or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of Level 2 Beginners • Contemporary European Culture in Historical your degree • German Studies 3 Perspective Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR • German Studies 3B • Environmental History • German Studies 4 • Gender in Australia Course structure • Old Worlds and New Empires Level 1 Core units Level 3 Beginners • Society and Culture in Pre-modern Europe • Geographies of a Global City • German Studies 5 • Disasters! • German Studies 6 Level 2 Options (Select three) • German Studies 13 • Civilisation and Barbarism in European Level 2 Core units Cultural History 3 • Geographic Information Systems Level 1 Pre-intermediate • Crises and Controversies in Australian History • Reading Landscapes: People and Processes • German Studies 3 • Europe: Crusades to Black Death • German Studies 3B • From ‘Glorious Revolution’ to Industrial Level 3 Core units Revolution: Making Britain, 1688–1888 • Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Level 2 Pre-intermediate • Hitler, the Holocaust and the Historians • Coastal Environments • German Studies 4 • Imperial America—1845 to Present • Environmental Change • German Studies 5 • Looking for Australia: From the Deep Past to • Geographic, Environment and Planning Fieldwork • German Studies 6 Federation • Masculinity, Nostalgia and Change Level 3 Pre-intermediate • Medieval and Early Modern Women
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• Restaging the Past: Cinema and the Practice century Europe • Negotiation: Theory and Practice of History Prints from Dürer to Toulouse-Lautrec • Staffing Organisations • The City in History • The Art of Manet and His Circle • The Rise and Fall of European Fascism • The Dutch Golden Age and the Art of Exploration Complementary units • Thinking History • The Northern Renaissance Students nominating Human Resource • Renaissance, Reformation, Revolt: • Twenty-first-century Art Management as their degree-specific major in the Europe 1450–1650 • Visual Culture and Art in America: 1900–2000 Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Philosophy • White Supremacy (Honours) course must also study: • Economic and Business Statistics Level 3 Options (Select three) • Financial Accounting • African American History: Freedom Struggles Human Geography • Marketing Management from Plantation to Prison and Beyond • Microeconomics: Prices and Markets • Crime and Punishment in Britain 1600–1900 and Planning 1 Prerequisite may not be required for students studying this major • Early Modern France 1500–1789 in a degree other than the Bachelor of Commerce. • Eyewitness to the Past: Photography and History study.uwa.edu.au/human-geog-planning • Feminist Thought handbooks.uwa.edu.au/humangeogplanning • From Sudan to Saddam: Australia’s Foreign Wars • Imagining the Nation in European COURSE REQUIREMENTS I Cultural History • Intimate Strangers: Journeys in Australian History Prerequisites: None • Introduction to African History Recommended: None Indigenous Knowledge, • Making History • Mythistory: Science Fiction, Fantasy and the Course structure History and Heritage Historical Imagination Level 1 Core units • Mysticism, Melancholy and Madness • Geographies of a Global City study.uwa.edu.au/indigenous-knowledge • Russia and the Soviet Union in the • Disasters! handbooks.uwa.edu.au/indigenousknowledge Twentieth Century • The Vikings Level 2 Core units COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Twentieth-century Britain • Geographies of Economic Development • Western Australia: History and Heritage • Social Geography and Planning Prerequisites: None Recommended: None Level 3 Core units • Environmental Policy and Planning Course structure History of Art • Geographic, Environment and Level 1 Core units and option Planning Fieldwork • Aboriginal Encounters: Strangers in our Backyard study.uwa.edu.au/art-history • Regional Development and Planning • Boodjar Moort Katitjin: Introduction to handbooks.uwa.edu.au/arthistory • Urban Planning and Design Indigenous Heritage and Knowledge Plus one of the following: COURSE REQUIREMENTS Complementary units • English Language and Academic Students nominating Human Geography and Communication I Prerequisites: None Planning as their degree-specific major in the • English Language and Academic Recommended: None Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Philosophy Communication II (Honours) course must also study: Course structure • Geographic Information Systems Level 2 Core units and option Level 1 Core units • Reading Landscapes: People and Processes • Indigenous Knowledge: Mind, Body and Spirit • Great Moments in Art (required for degree-specific and second major) • Knowing Country: The Dreaming and Darwin • Ways of Seeing: Themes and Theories in Art Plus one of the following: • Curatorial Practices Level 2 Options (Select three) • Indigenous Representation • Art as Politics: The Rise of Realism in the Human Resource • Indigenous Ways of Knowing 2 Nineteenth Century • Looking North: The Wild West • Caravaggio and the Baroque Management • Contemporary Art Level 3 Core unit and options • Introduction to Museum and Curatorial Studies study.uwa.edu.au/human-resource-mgmt • Indigenous Research • Italian Renaissance Art Now handbooks.uwa.edu.au/humanresourcemgmt Plus two of the following: • Living Paris: Experiencing and Representing the • Indigenous Design Studio Modern City COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Indigenous People and Global Issues • Looking East: Envisioning the Orient in • Indigenous Ways of Knowing 3 Western Art Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Intimate Strangers: Journeys in Australian History • Modernism and the Visual Arts Additional Mathematics unit(s) may be required as • Sharing Space • Nineteenth-Century British Art part of your degree1 • Rome Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR • The Art of Modern Life • The Art of Photography Course structure Indonesian Level 1 Core units Level 3 Core unit and options • Management and Organisations study.uwa.edu.au/indonesian • Art Theory • Organisational Behaviour handbooks.uwa.edu.au/indonesian Plus two of the following: • Australian and Aboriginal Art Level 2 Core units COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Breaking Art • Australian Employment Relations • Living Paris: Experiencing and Representing the • Human Resource Management Prerequisites: None Modern City Recommended: None • Michelangelo Level 3 Core units • Picturing the Self: Portraiture in Nineteenth- • International Employment Relations Course structure1 2 • Managing Jobs, Performance and Wellbeing Level 1 Beginners • Indonesian 1 • Indonesian 2
“I’ve always had an interest in city life and the way a multicultural city functions. Field trips are a highlight, and last year I was lucky enough to participate in field work in Catalonia, Spain, which was excellent.”
Matthew Brice Human Geography and Planning
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Level 2 Beginners • Italian Studies 6 Level 2 Pre-intermediate • Indonesian 3 Plus one of the following: • Japanese 4 • Indonesian 3A • Italian and Migration • Japanese 5 • Indonesian 4 • Sociolinguistics of Contemporary Italy • Japanese 6
Level 3 Beginners Level 1 Intermediate3 Level 3 Pre-intermediate • Indonesian 5 • Italian Studies 3 • Issues in Japanese Society and Culture • Indonesian 6 • Italian Studies 4 • Japanese 7 • Indonesian Politics and Culture • Japanese 8 Level 2 Intermediate 3 4 Level 1 Pre-intermediate • Italian Studies 5 Level 1 Intermediate • Indonesian 3 • Italian Studies 6 • Japanese 3 • Indonesian 3A • The Shape of Italian: Communicating • Japanese 4 Between Worlds Level 2 Pre-intermediate Level 2 Intermediate • Indonesian 4 Level 3 Intermediate • Japanese 5 • Indonesian 5 • Italian Studies 7 • Japanese 6 • Indonesian 6 • Italian Studies 8 Plus one of the following: • Plus one Level 3 option • Australia and Asia Level 3 Pre-intermediate • Culture, Society and the State in Asia 4 • Indonesian 7 Level 1 Advanced • Environment, Power and Disasters in Asia • Indonesian 8 • Italian Studies 5 • Popular Culture in Asia • Indonesian Politics and Culture • Italian Studies 6 Level 3 Intermediate 4 Level 1 Intermediate Level 2 Advanced • Issues in Japanese Society and Culture • Indonesian 3 • Italian Studies 7 • Japanese 7 • Indonesian 4 • Italian Studies 8 • Japanese 8 • The Shape of Italian: Communicating Level 2 Intermediate Between Worlds Study Abroad • Indonesian 5 Exchange to Japan • Indonesian 6 Level 3 Advanced Students may substitute units towards the major Plus one of the following: • Italian Studies 9 from exchange. • Australia and Asia • Italian Studies 10 1 Students should consult Asian Studies in the School of Social Sciences before enrolling to determine the appropriate major, if they • Culture, Society and the State in Asia • Plus one Level 3 option are uncertain about the appropriate major for their level of Japanese. • Environment, Power and Disasters in Asia 2 This major is incompatible with a pass in Japanese: Background • Popular Culture in Asia Level 3 options: Language ATAR or higher. 3 Admission to this major requires a pass in Japanese: Background • Italian Studies 13 Language ATAR. It is incompatible with a pass in Japanese: Second Level 3 Intermediate • Italian Studies 14 Language ATAR. • Indonesian 7 4 Admission to this major requires a pass in Japanese: Second Language ATAR • Indonesian 8 Study Abroad • Indonesian Politics and Culture Exchange to Italy Students may substitute four units (24 points) for Study Abroad an exchange to Italy after they have completed one K Indonesian Field Study (equivalent to two year of Italian language studies. Indonesian language units) Provides intensive Bergamo Program (runs during the semester break language study at an Indonesian university over six in July) Korean Studies to eight weeks during summer break. This may be substituted for one Level 2 or Level 3 unit (6 points). study.uwa.edu.au/korean Indonesian In-country (equivalent to four 1 Students should consult European Languages and Studies in the handbooks.uwa.edu.au/korean School of Humanities before enrolling to determine the appropriate Indonesian language units) This is a full-time major, if they are uncertain about the appropriate major for their semester of study in Indonesia. It may be level of Italian. COURSE REQUIREMENTS substituted for any four units (24 points) of the 2 This major is incompatible with a pass in Italian: Background Language ATAR or higher. Indonesian major after completing Indonesian 3 3 Admission to this major requires a pass in Italian: Background Prerequisites: None or equivalent (for Beginners) or Indonesian 4 or Language ATAR. It is incompatible with a pass in Italian: Second Recommended: None equivalent (for Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate). Language ATAR. 4 This major is available to students assessed by the discipline as near-native speakers Course structure 1 When enrolling, students will be required to complete a questionnaire Level 1 Beginners1 about their knowledge of Indonesian, after which they will be informed about which major is suitable for their level of Indonesian. • Korean 1 2 This major is incompatible with a pass in Indonesian: Background • Korean 2 Language ATAR or higher. 3 Admission to this major requires a pass in Indonesian: Background J Language ATAR. It is incompatible with a pass in Indonesian: Second Level 2 Core units Language ATAR. • Korean 3 4 Admission to this major requires a pass in Indonesian: Second • Korean 4 Language ATAR. Japanese • Readings in Korean Culture study.uwa.edu.au/japanese handbooks.uwa.edu.au/japanese Level 3 Core units Italian Studies • Contemporary Korean Society COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Korean 5 study.uwa.edu.au/italian • Korean 6 handbooks.uwa.edu.au/italian Prerequisites: None 1 Korean Studies major is taught from ab initio basis and no previous Recommended: None knowledge of Korean is required. As the major is only offered from COURSE REQUIREMENTS beginner level, candidates with existing competence in Korean Course structure1 language should contact the course convenor to discuss whether 2 they will be able to enrol to study for the major. Prerequisites: None Level 1 Beginners Recommended: None • Japanese 1 • Japanese 2 Course structure1 L Level 1 Beginners2 Level 2 Beginners • Italian Studies 1 • Japanese 3 • Italian Studies 2 • Japanese 3A Landscape Architecture • Japanese 4 Level 2 Beginners study.uwa.edu.au/landscape • Italian Studies 3 Level 3 Beginners handbooks.uwa.edu.au/landscape • Italian Studies 4 • Issues in Japanese Society and Culture • Italian Culture in Word and Image: from the • Japanese 5 COURSE REQUIREMENTS Middle Ages to the Risorgimento • Japanese 6 Prerequisites: None 3 Level 3 Beginners Level 1 Pre-intermediate Recommended: None • Italian Studies 5 • Japanese 3 • Japanese 3A
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Course structure • Morphology: the Structure of Words Complementary units Level 1 Core units • Pragmatics: Meaning in Use Students nominating Marine Science as their • Landscape Architecture Studio—Groundings • Semantics: Meaning in Language degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Science • Techniques of Visualisation • Topics in Linguistic Theory or Bachelor of Philosophy (honours) course must also study: Level 2 Core units • Communicating Science • Landscape Architecture Studio—Considerations • Geographic Information Systems • Landscape Architecture Studio—Speculations M • Global Climate Change and Biodiversity • Site Manipulation • Science, Society and Data Analysis
Level 3 Core units Management • Landscape Architecture Studio—Expansions • Landscape Architecture Studio—Resolutions study.uwa.edu.au/management Marketing • Plants and Landscape Systems handbooks.uwa.edu.au/management study.uwa.edu.au/marketing Complementary units COURSE REQUIREMENTS handbooks.uwa.edu.au/marketing Students nominating Landscape Architecture as their degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Arts Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR COURSE REQUIREMENTS or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must Additional Mathematics unit(s) may be required as also study: part of your degree1 Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Future Making Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR Additional Mathematics unit(s) may be required as • History and Theory of Landscape Architecture part of your degree1 • Structures and Natural Systems Course structure Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR Level 1 Core units • Management and Organisations Course structure • Organisational Behaviour Level 1 Core units Law and Society • Consumer Behaviour Level 2 Options (Select two) • Marketing Management study.uwa.edu.au/law-society • Cultural Foundations of Asian Business handbooks.uwa.edu.au/lawsociety • Human Resource Management Level 2 Core unit and option • International Management • Marketing Research COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Organisational Learning and Innovation Plus one of the following: • Project Management • Advertising and Promotion Prerequisites: None • Small Business Management Recommended: None Level 3 Options (Select four) (Including at least one from Enterprise Systems, Level 3 Core unit and options Course structure Applied International Business Strategy or Strategic • Strategic Marketing Level 1 Core units Management): Plus three of the following: • Crime and Society • Applied International Business Strategy • Contemporary Marketing Issues • Law, Conflict and Change • Decision Making • Entrepreneurship • Enterprise Systems • International Marketing Level 2 Core unit and options • Entrepreneurship • Marketing Applications • Law in Action • Information Systems Management • New Product Development and 1 Plus two of the following : • Leadership and Performance Commercialisation • Birth, Life, Death and the Law • Managing Organisational Change • Services Marketing • Criminal Justice System • Models of Asian Business • Evolution of Human Rights • Negotiation: Theory and Practice Complementary units • Indigenous Peoples and the Law • Strategic Management Students nominating Marketing as their degree- • International Legal Institutions • Supply Chain Management specific major in the Bachelor of Commerce or • Work and the Law Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must Complementary units also study: Level 3 Core unit and options Students nominating Management as their degree- • Economic and Business Statistics • Law, Advocacy, Activism and Change specific major in the Bachelor of Commerce or • Financial Accounting 1 Plus two of the following : Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must • Microeconomics: Prices and Markets • Creative Expression and the Law also study: • Organisational Behaviour • Crime, Justice and Public Policy • Economic and Business Statistics 1 Prerequisite may not be required for students studying this major in a • Gender and the Law • Financial Accounting degree other than the Bachelor of Commerce. • Law and Contemporary Social Issues • Marketing Management • Law and Religion • Microeconomics: Prices and Markets
1 Not all units are available every year. 1 Prerequisite may not be required for students studying this major in a degree other than the Bachelor of Commerce. Mathematics and Statistics Linguistics Marine Science study.uwa.edu.au/mathematics study.uwa.edu.au/linguistics handbooks.uwa.edu.au/mathematics handbooks.uwa.edu.au/linguistics study.uwa.edu.au/marine-science handbooks.uwa.edu.au/marinescience COURSE REQUIREMENTS COURSE REQUIREMENTS COURSE REQUIREMENTS Prerequisites: Mathematics Specialist ATAR and Prerequisites: None Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Recommended: None Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR Methods ATAR with additional Mathematics units or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of taken in the first year Course structure your degree Recommended: Mathematics Specialist ATAR and Level 1 Core units Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR Mathematics Methods ATAR • Language and Communication • Language as a Cognitive System Course structure Course structure Level 1 Core units Level 1 Core units Level 2 Core units • Plant and Animal Biology • Multivariable Calculus • Grammatical Theory: the Structure of Sentences • The Dynamic Planet • Mathematical Theory and Methods • Language, Culture and Society • Phonetics and Phonology: the Sounds of the Level 2 Core units Level 2 Core units (Select two) World’s Languages • Marine Biology • Fundamentals of Probability with Applications • Marine Systems • Introduction to Applied Mathematics Level 3 Core options (Select three) • Introduction to Pure Mathematics • Historical Linguistics: Language History and Level 3 Core units Language Change • Coastal Conservation and Management Level 3 Core units (Select four) • Linguistics of Australian Indigenous Languages • Ecological Processes • Linguistic Typology: the Diversity of Languages • Field Techniques in Marine Science • Oceanography
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• Algebraic Structures and Symmetry Course structure • Analysis and Geometry Level 1 Core unit and option Music Specialist Studies • Dynamics and Control • Molecular Biology of the Cell • Random Processes and their Applications Plus one of the following: study.uwa.edu.au/specialist-music • Scientific and Industrial Modelling • Frontiers in Biology handbooks.uwa.edu.au/musicspecialist • Statistical Science • Human Biology I: Becoming Human • Human Biology II: Being Human COURSE REQUIREMENTS Complementary units Students nominating Mathematics and Statistics Level 2 Core units Prerequisites: Audition to demonstrate a musical as their degree-specific major in the Bachelor • Introduction to Infectious Diseases and background equivalent to AMEB Grade 7/ABRSM of Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Immunology Grade 8 course must also study: • Introductory Microbiology • Communicating Science Course structure Level 3 Core units Level 1 (No core units) • Applied and Environmental Microbiology • Bacteria and Bacterial Disease Level 2 Core units Medical Sciences • Immunity and Infection • Music Language 3 • Viruses and Viral Disease • Music Language 4 study.uwa.edu.au/medical-sciences • Practical Music 3 handbooks.uwa.edu.au/medicalsciences Complementary units • Practical Music 4 Students nominating Microbiology and COURSE REQUIREMENTS Immunology as their degree-specific major in Level 3 Core units and options the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor • Music Education in Research and Practice Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR or of Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) • Practical Music 5 a Mathematics unit may be required as part of your course must also study: Plus two of the following: degree and Chemistry ATAR or a Chemistry unit may • Communicating Science • Digital Audio be required as part of your degree • Music Analysis in Theory and Practice Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR • Practical Music 6 • Topics in Performance Practice Course structure Music Studies Level 1 Core units • Form and Function study.uwa.edu.au/music • The Facts of Life handbooks.uwa.edu.au/music N Level 2 Core units COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Body Defences Natural Resource • Blood and Drugs Prerequisites: Audition to demonstrate a musical background equivalent to AMEB Grade 5/ABRSM Management Level 3 Core units Grade 6 • Body Systems and Disease I study.uwa.edu.au/natural-resource-mgmt • Body Systems and Disease II Course structure handbooks.uwa.edu.au/naturalresourcemgmt • Body Systems and Disease III Level 1 Core units • Body Systems and Disease IV • Communication Skills in Music COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Popular Music in Global Perspective Complementary units Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR Students nominating Medical Sciences as Level 2 Core units and option or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of their degree-specific major in the Bachelor of • Western Art Music 1 (Renaissance and Baroque) your degree Biomedical Science or Bachelor of Philosophy • Western Art Music 2 (Classical and Romantic) Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR (Honours) course must also study: Plus one of the following: • Cell Survival and Communication • Chamber Music Course structure • Essentials of Research in the Health and • Music in World Cultures Level 1 Core units Medical Sciences • Environmental Economics 1 • Human Development and Genetics Level 3 Core unit and options • Geographies of a Global City • Understanding Health and Disease in People • Western Art Music 3 and Populations (Modernist and Postmodernist) Level 2 Core units Plus two of the following: • Environmental Economics 2 • Advanced Ensemble • Quantitative Methods in • Drama Through Music: Studies in Opera Environmental Management Microbiology and • Music in the Sixties • Music, Identity and Place Level 3 Core units Immunology • Music in the Community • Business and the Environment • Music in Film, TV and Video Games • Decision Tools for Natural Resource Management study.uwa.edu.au/microbiology • Soundscapes of Australia • Environmental Policy and Planning handbooks.uwa.edu.au/microbiology • Project and Risk Management Complementary units COURSE REQUIREMENTS Students nominating Music Studies as their degree- Complementary units specific major in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Students nominating Natural Resource Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR Philosophy (Honours) course must also study: Management as their degree-specific major in the or a Mathematics unit may be required as part • Music Language 1 Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Philosophy of your degree • Music Language 2 (Honours) course must also study: Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR • Practical Music 1 • Communicating Science and Chemistry ATAR • Practical Music 2 • Geographic Information Systems • Reading Landscapes: People and Processes • Science, Society and Data Analysis
“Marketing is an exciting and creative major, allowing you to develop a strong understanding of what it takes to sell a product or service. It also helps you develop research and analytical skills, which are relevant in all disciplines.”
Jessica Baldock Marketing
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Complementary units Neuroscience Students nominating Pathology and Laboratory Physics Medicine as their degree-specific major in the study.uwa.edu.au/neuroscience Bachelor of Biomedical Science or Bachelor of study.uwa.edu.au/physics handbooks.uwa.edu.au/neuroscience Philosophy (Honours) course must also study: handbooks.uwa.edu.au/physics • Frontiers in Biology COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Introductory Chemistry (for students without COURSE REQUIREMENTS Chemistry ATAR) Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR Plus two of the following: Prerequisites: Mathematics Specialist ATAR, or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Cell Mathematics Methods ATAR and Physics your degree • Introduction to Infectious Diseases and ATAR OR Mathematics Methods ATAR plus an Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR and Immunology additional Mathematics unit taken in the first year Chemistry ATAR • Molecular Medicine and Physics ATAR or an additional bridging unit taken in the first year Course structure Recommended: Mathematics Specialist ATAR, Level 1 Core units Mathematics Methods ATAR and Physics ATAR • Psychology: Behaviour in Context Pharmacology • Psychology: Mind and Brain Course structure study.uwa.edu.au/pharmacology Level 1 Core units Level 2 Core units handbooks.uwa.edu.au/pharmacology • Modern Physics • Human Neurobiology • Physics for Scientists and Engineers • Physiology of Cells COURSE REQUIREMENTS Level 2 Core units Level 3 Core units Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Quantum Mechanics 1 and Electromagnetism • Advanced Neuroscience 1 or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of • The Physics of Particles • Advanced Neuroscience 2 your degree • Comparative Neurobiology Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR and Level 3 Core units and option • Neuroscience Chemistry ATAR • Electrodynamics and Relativity • Frontiers in Modern Physics Complementary units Course structure • Mathematical Physics Students nominating Neuroscience as their degree- Level 1 Core unit and option Plus one of the following: specific major in the Bachelor of Biomedical • Molecular Biology of the Cell • Astrophysics and Space Science Science, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Plus one of the following: • Quantum Mechanics 2 and Atomic Physics Philosophy (Honours) course must also study: • Biological Chemistry • Communicating Science • Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity Complementary units Plus one pair of units (required for Students nominating Physics as their degree- degree-specific and second major): Level 2 Core units specific major in the Bachelor of Science or • Frontiers in Biology; and Molecular Biology • Foundations of Pharmacology Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course, or as of the Cell • Human Pharmacology their second major in other degree courses, must • Human Biology I: Becoming Human; and Human also study: Biology II: Being Human Level 3 Core units • Mathematical Methods 3 • Human Biology I: Becoming Human; and • Molecular Pharmacology • Mathematical Theory and Methods Molecular Biology of the Cell • Molecular Pharmacology Methods • Multivariable Calculus Plus one of the following: • Systems Pharmacology • Cognitive Neuroscience • Systems Pharmacology Methods • Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology Physiology
Philosophy study.uwa.edu.au/physiology P handbooks.uwa.edu.au/physiology study.uwa.edu.au/philosophy Pathology and handbooks.uwa.edu.au/philosophy COURSE REQUIREMENTS COURSE REQUIREMENTS Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR Laboratory Medicine or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of Prerequisites: None your degree study.uwa.edu.au/pathology Recommended: None Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR and handbooks.uwa.edu.au/pathology Chemistry ATAR Course structure COURSE REQUIREMENTS Level 1 Core units (Select two) Course structure • God, Mind and Knowledge Level 1 Options (Select two) Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Introduction to Critical Thinking • Frontiers in Biology or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of • Justice and Contemporary Ethics • Human Biology I: Becoming Human your degree • Human Biology II: Being Human Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR and Level 2 Core units (Select three) • Molecular Biology of the Cell Chemistry ATAR • Bioethics • Exploring the Nature of Science Level 2 Core units Course structure • Logic: How to Defeat Your Foes with Reasoning • Physiology of Cells Level 1 Core units • Philosophy of Mind • Physiology of Human Body Systems • Biological Chemistry • Philosophy of Religion • Molecular Biology of the Cell • Problems in Philosophical Psychology Level 3 Core units • Physiology of Cardiovascular and Level 2 Core units Level 3 Core units (Select three) Respiratory Systems • Fundamentals of Pathology and • Advanced Logic • Physiology of Integrated Organ Function Laboratory Medicine • Aesthetics • Physiology of Membranes, Muscles and Signalling • Introduction to Human Disease • Continental Philosophy • Physiology of Nutrition and Metabolism • Meaning, Truth and Language Level 3 Core units • Metaphysics: a User’s Guide to Time Travel Complementary units • Cancer Pathology • Moral Theory Students nominating Physiology as their degree- • Medical Genetics • Philosophy East and West specific major in the Bachelor of Biomedical • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine I Science, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine II Philosophy (Honours) course must also study: • Introductory Chemistry • Mathematics Fundamentals (for students who do not meet the Mathematics prerequisite)
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Level 3 Core units Course structure Political Science and • Health Leadership Level 1 Core units • Health Promotion • Psychology: Behaviour in Context International Relations • Health Research Design and Methods • Psychology: Mind and Brain • Health Systems and Policy study.uwa.edu.au/political-science Level 2 Core unit and option handbooks.uwa.edu.au/politicalscience Complementary units • Psychological Research Methods Students nominating Population Health as Plus one of the following: COURSE REQUIREMENTS their degree-specific major in the Bachelor of • Adult Psychopathology Biomedical Science or Bachelor of Philosophy • Industrial and Organisational Psychology Prerequisites: None (Honours) course must also study: • Psychology and Social Behaviour Recommended: None • Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing • Psychology: Lifespan Development • Communication and Project Planning in Health Course structure Level 3 Core units and options Level 1 Core units • Psychological Measurement and its Application • The Contemporary International System • Psychological Science in the Modern World: • The Liberal Democratic State Psychological Science Challenges and Controversies Take two units with at least one from Group A Level 2 Options (Select three) study.uwa.edu.au/psychological-science Group A: • Australian Politics: Institutions, handbooks.uwa.edu.au/psychologicalscience • Adult Psychopathology Campaigning and Spin • Industrial and Organisational Psychology • Foundations of Public Policy COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Psychology and Social Behaviour • Foudations of Global Political Economy • Psychology: Lifespan Development • Global Governance Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR Group B: • History of Political Ideas or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of • Cognitive Neuroscience • International Relations in East Asia your degree • Cognitive Psychology • Politics in the USA Recommended: None • Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology • Politics of the Mass Media • Psychology: Atypical Development • Strategy, Diplomacy and Conflict Course structure • The Evolution of International Order Level 1 Core units • The Politics of Gender • Psychology: Behaviour in Context • Psychology: Mind and Brain Psychology Level 3 Options (Select three) • Australian Foreign Policy Level 2 Core unit and option study.uwa.edu.au/psychology • Contemporary Political Theory • Psychological Research Methods handbooks.uwa.edu.au/psychology • Democratisation in Asia Plus one of the following: • Elections, Mass Media and Politics • Cognitive Neuroscience COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Islam and World Politics • Cognitive Psychology • Political Science Internship • Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Politics in Greater China • Psychology: Atypical Development or Mathematics unit(s) may be required as part of • Politics of New Europe your degree • Social Movements and the Politics of Change Level 3 Core units and options Recommended: None • South Asia and the Middle East: Foreign Relations • Psychological Research Methods: Design and Politics and Analysis Course structure • States, Welfare and Environmental Policy • Psychology: Specialist Research Topic Level 1 Core units • The International Politics of Africa Take two units with at least one from Group A • Psychology: Behaviour in Context Group A: • Psychology: Mind and Brain • Cognitive Neuroscience • Cognitive Psychology Level 2 Core unit and options Population Health • Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology • Psychological Research Methods • Psychology: Atypical Development Plus two of the following: study.uwa.edu.au/population-health Group B: • Adult Psychopathology handbooks.uwa.edu.au/populationhealth • Adult Psychopathology • Cognitive Neuroscience • Industrial and Organisational Psychology • Cognitive Psychology COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Psychology and Social Behaviour • Industrial and Organisational Psychology • Psychology: Lifespan Development • Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR • Psychology and Social Behaviour or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of Complementary units • Psychology: Atypical Development your degree Students nominating Psychological Science as their • Psychology: Lifespan Development Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must Level 3 Core units Course structure also study: • Psychological Measurement and its Application Level 1 Core units • Mathematics Fundamentals (for those • Psychological Research Methods: Design • Health and Globalisation students without Mathematics Applications and Analysis • Health and Illness in Human Populations ATAR or higher) • Psychological Science in the Modern World: Challenges and Controversies Level 2 Core units • Psychology: Specialist Research Topics • Disease Prevention and Control • Foundations of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Psychology in Society Complementary units Students nominating Psychological Science as their study.uwa.edu.au/psychology-in-society degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Science handbooks.uwa.edu.au/psychologysociety or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must also study: COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Mathematics Fundamentals (for those students without Mathematics Applications Prerequisites: None ATAR or higher) Recommended: None “The Population Health major can lead to working in unique environments with inspiring individuals S who share the goal of making the world a healthier Science and safer place.” Communication
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS Prerequisites: None Recommended: None Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of Course structure your degree Level 1 Core units Recommended: None • Introduction to Employment Relations • Social Psychology of Work Course structure Level 1 Core units Level 2 Core units • Communicating Science • Australian Employment Relations • Psychology: Behaviour in Context • Work and the Law
Level 2 Core units Level 3 Core units • Science Presentations • Globalisation and Work • Science Writing • International Employment Relations • Managing Diversity Level 3 Core unit and options • Negotiation: Theory and Practice • Communication Strategies for Change Plus three of the following: • Exhibitions and Interpretation • Science and the Media Z • Science Communication Practicum • Science Performance Zoology
study.uwa.edu.au/zoology Sport Science handbooks.uwa.edu.au/zoology study.uwa.edu.au/sport-science COURSE REQUIREMENTS handbooks.uwa.edu.au/sportscience Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR COURSE REQUIREMENTS or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of your degree Prerequisites: Mathematics Applications ATAR Recommended: Mathematics Methods ATAR or a Mathematics unit may be required as part of your degree Course structure Recommended: None Level 1 Core units • Frontiers in Biology Course structure • Plant and Animal Biology Level 1 Core units • Applied Anatomy and Athletic Performance Level 2 Core units • The Musculoskeletal System and Movement • Animal Function and Structure • Ecology Level 2 Core units • Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Level 3 Core units • Exercise Physiology • Animal Populations • Motor Learning and Control • Behavioural Ecology • Environmental Physiology Level 3 Core units • Evolutionary Processes • Biomechanical Principles • Professional Practice Part 1 Complementary units • Professional Practice Part 2 Students nominating Zoology as their degree- • Sport Physiology specific major in the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must Complementary units also study: Students nominating Sport Science as their • Animal Ethics and Welfare degree-specific major in the Bachelor of Science • Communicating Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course must • Principles of Inheritance also study: • Science, Society and Data Analysis • Human Biology I: Becoming Human • Human Biology II: Being Human • Mathematics Fundamentals (for students who do not meet the Mathematics prerequisite) • Physical Fitness and Health
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The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 71 Student exchange partner universities
AUSTRIA FRANCE MALAYSIA THAILAND University of Vienna Burgundy School of Business University of Science Malaysia Chulalongkorn University Vienna University of Economics ESC Rennes School of Business and Business Administration ESSEC Business School MEXICO UNITED KINGDOM Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 Universidad Iberoamericana Bader International Study Centre (Queen’s University) BELGIUM Sciences Po Grenoble Catholic University of Leuven Cardiff University Sciences Po Lille NETHERLANDS Ghent University Leiden University Durham University Sciences Po Paris Maastricht University Kingston University London Université Grenoble Alpes BRAZIL Radboud University Nijmegen Loughborough University University of Limoges Universidade Estadual Tilburg University Manchester Business School de Campinas University of Pierre and Marie Curie University College Maastricht Queen Mary University of London Pontifícia Universidade University Sorbonne Nouvelle Utrecht University University College London Católica do Paraná - PUCPR Vrije University University of Aberdeen GERMANY University of Bath CANADA Albert-Ludwigs University Carleton University of Freiburg NEW ZEALAND University of Bristol University of Otago Dalhousie University Eberhard-Karls University University of Essex of Tübingen HEC Montréal University of Exeter Free University of Berlin NORWAY University of Glasgow Laval University Norwegian School of Heinrich Heine University McGill University Economics (NHH) University of Leeds Düsseldorf McMaster University Norwegian University of University of Liverpool Humbolt University of Berlin Queen’s University Life Sciences (NMBU) University of Manchester Ludwig Maximilian Norwegian University of Science University of Nottingham University of Alberta University of Munich and Technology (NTNU) University of Sheffield University of British Columbia RWTH Aachen University of Bergen University of Southampton University of Calgary University of Stuttgart University of Oslo University of Sussex Université of Montréal WHU Otto Beisheim School University of Stavanger University of Ottawa of Management University of York University of Toronto University of Waterloo RÉUNION URUGUAY HONG KONG École Nationale Supérieure City University of Hong Kong City Universidad de Montevideo Western University d’Architecture Montpellier Hong Kong Polytechnic University US CHILE The Chinese University of Hong Kong SINGAPORE Auburn University Pontificia Universidad Nanyang Technological University Católica de Chile University of Hong Kong Bellarmine University National University of Singapore Boston College Singapore Management University CHINA, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Colorado State University Beijing Language and University College Dublin Indiana University Culture University SOUTH KOREA Korea University Iowa State University China University of Mining ISRAEL Kansas State University and Technology Pusan National University Tel Aviv University Montana State University Fudan University Seoul National University The Hebrew University North Carolina State University Harbin Institute of Technology of Jerusalem Sogang University Pacific University Nanjing University Sungkyunkwan University Presbyterian College Peking University ITALY Yonsei University Purdue University Renmin University Bocconi University State University of New Shanghai Jiao Tong University Catholic University of SPAIN the Sacred Heart Autonomous University York at Brockport Tsinghua University Polytechnic University of Milan of Barcelona University of Alabama University of Science and Comillas Pontifical University at Birmingham Technology China University of Ferrara IE University University of Arizona Xiamen University University of Illinois at Xi’an Jiaotong University JAPAN Urbana-Champaign Akita International University SWEDEN Zhejiang University University of Maryland Chuo University Lund University University of Montana Kansai Gaidai University Mälardalen University DENMARK University of New Mexico Kobe University Stockholm University Åarhus University University of Notre Dame du Lac Kwansei Gakuin University Uppsala University Copenhagen Business School University of Pennsylvania Nagoya University Technical University of Denmark University of Rochester University of Copenhagen Okayama University SWITZERLAND Università della Svizzera italiana University of South Dakota Osaka University University of St Gallen University of Texas at Austin Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University FINLAND University of Zurich University of Vermont Aalto University Ritsumeikan University University of Washington University of Helsinki Sophia University University of West Alabama Willamette University
72 study.uwa.edu.au The University offers a choice of Help with English English language programs through the Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) to prepare international students for tertiary language skills academic study.
UWA Centre for English Academic English and Study A 70 per cent pass in the Bridging Language Teaching Skills Bridging Course Course meets the University’s English UWA CELT offers accredited English (Bridging Course) language requirement for most Language Intensive Courses for The Bridging Course has been designed undergraduate and postgraduate Overseas Students (ELICOS) programs for international students who wish courses; however, some postgraduate in General English, Business English to study at UWA but do not have the courses have a higher English language and English for Academic Purposes, as University’s required level of English requirement. celt.uwa.edu.au well as preparation for internationally proficiency. The course is also suitable recognised examinations such as the for students with unconditional entry study.uwa.edu.au/elc IELTS and Test of English as a Foreign into UWA who would like to further Language (TOEFL). develop their language ability and confidence before commencing tertiary study.
Bridging Course minimum entry requirements
REQUIREMENTS 20-week program 10-week program IELTS 5.5 with no band score below 5.0 6.0 with no band score below 5.51 Internet-based TOEFL 58 with a minimum score of 18 in the writing section, 70 with a minimum score of 20 in the writing section, 16 in the speaking section and 12 in the listening and 19 in the speaking section, 17 in the listening section reading sections and 14 in the reading section Cambridge First Certificate Minimum score of 60 and borderline Minimum score of 75 and good for in English for each skill each skill Pearson Test of English Overall score of 49 with no individual score below 42 Overall score of 54 with no individual score below 54 (Academic) UWA CELT General English Upper-intermediate with a minimum of 70% (no Pre-advanced with a minimum of 69% (no individual individual skill below 60%) skill below 65%) UWA CELT English for Minimum of 65% (no individual skill Minimum of 69% Academic Purposes below 60%) (no individual skill below 65%)
1 If entry requirements for tertiary courses are higher than 6.5 and nothing below 6.0, then entry into the 10-week Bridging Course will be no less than 0.5 lower for each individual band and for the overall score. Please refer to the UWA CELT website for further information: celt.uwa.edu.au/courses/pathways
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English entry requirements QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENTS UWA REQUIREMENTS
All India Examination (CBSE) or English language components with a minimum grade B2 (CBSE) or 60% (CISCE) Indian School Certificate (CISCE) Australian Year 12 A pass in acceptable English/English Literature subject Foundation programs – Go8 universities An appropriate pass in the English paper of a Go8 foundation program GCE A-level Minimum grade in E in English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature GCE AS-level (General Paper) Minimum grade C awarded by CIE GCE A-level (Singapore-Cambridge) Minimum grade E in Knowledge and Inquiry Minimum grade C in General Paper CGE O-level (GCSE and IGCSE) Minimum grade C/C6 in English, English Language, English (First Language) or English Literature Minimum grade A in IGCSE English as a Second Language, with grade one (1) in Oral/Aural Communication German Abitur Minimum grade 3, in conjunction with a minimum grade B in DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Certificate of Language Proficiency test Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Core English Language, minimum level 4 Education (HKDSE) Literature in English elective, minimum level 3 IELTS (Academic) Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)1 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) English A1 at SL; minimum score 4, or at HL; minimum score 3 English A2 at SL; minimum score 4, or at HL; minimum score 3 English B at HL; minimum score 5 English A: Literature at SL; minimum score 4, or at HL; minimum score 3 English A: Language and Literature at SL; minimum score 4, or at HL; minimum score 3 Literature and Performance (SL); minimum score 4 Norwegian Vitnemal Minimum grade 4 in the English component Pearsons Test of English (PTE) An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less (Academic) than 54 in the other sections1 TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening Paper-based TOEFL: an overall score of 570 with Essay Rating/Test of Written English (TWE) of 4.51
For a full list of the University’s English language requirements, refer to study.uwa.edu.au/elc. 1 Results are valid for two years only.
74 study.uwa.edu.au How to apply
1 Choose a course You may indicate two preferences. If you are not accepted for your first preference, you will automatically be assessed for your second preference.
You may also choose to apply via a Direct Pathway into a professional postgraduate course to follow your undergraduate course. Wherever possible, the University will provide you with a conditional offer to the professional degree based on successful completion of your bachelor’s degree to a specific standard. If you accept a Direct Pathway place into a professional postgraduate course, you will be able to package your visa for the duration of your studies.
2 Check the entry requirements 3 Submit an application (a) Academic requirements – the University publishes the minimum entry scores for admission to each of its courses which you will find Direct to UWA on page 76. Students with qualifications other than those published Submit an online application via study.uwa.edu.au/how-to-apply/ will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. lodging-your-application. (b) English language competence – all students must satisfy the We must receive scanned certified copies of your academic transcripts University’s English language competence requirements through and evidence you have satisfied the University’s English language an approved test or course of English. Refer to page 74 for details requirements in your online application. or visit study.uwa.edu.au/elc. (c) The postgraduate Doctor of Dental Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor OR of Medicine, Master of Pharmacy and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine have entry requirements in addition to the English language Through a UWA representative competence and academic entry requirements. Submit an application through an official representative of The University of Western Australia. To see the full list of UWA It is worth noting you will need to submit certified copies of your representatives in your country, visit study.uwa.edu.au/how-to- academic transcripts and evidence that you have satisfied the apply/international-agents. Our representatives will assist you with University’s English language requirements in your online application. the lodgement of your application, accommodation and visa, as well as provide a variety of other services.
Am I a domestic or international student?
You are an international student if you are: 4 Accept your offer • a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia, UWA will assess your application. If you are eligible you will be • a permanent resident (visa status) sent a letter of offer and acceptance documents. On receipt of of New Zealand, or these, you should sign and submit your acceptance documents • a resident or citizen of any via study.uwa.edu.au/how-to-apply/accepting-your-offer. other country. These should be sent together with your first semester tuition deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover, either directly or via an official You are an Australian domestic student UWA overseas representative. Once these are received by UWA you if you are: will receive pre-departure and orientation information along with your • an Australian citizen, Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) which you will need to commence • an Australian permanent resident your student visa application process. (holders of all categories of permanent residency visas, including humanitarian You will be required to make your own travel and student visa visas), or arrangements. UWA’s overseas representatives will be able to help • a New Zealand citizen. you with these arrangements if you need any additional advice For information on applying online, visit or assistance. study.uwa.edu.au/how-to-apply/ lodging-your-application.
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 75 Academic entry requirements
Academic entry requirements Direct Pathway (Doctor of Direct Medicine, Pathway Master of Bachelor Bachelor of Doctor Direct (Master of Master of Master of Doctor of Teaching Master of Master of Bachelor of Biomedical Bachelor of Bachelor Philosophy of Dental Pathway Professional Master of Landscape Translation Master of Podiatric Master of Psychology (Early Teaching Teaching Degree of Arts Science Commerce of Science (Honours) Medicine) (Juris Doctor) Engineering)15 Architecture Architecture Studies Pharmacy Medicine Social Work Honours Childhood) (Primary) (Secondary)
UWA Course Code BP001 BP006 BP002 BP004 BH005
Australian Matriculation (ATAR)1 80 80 80 80 98 96 96 92 92 92 90 94 94 92 95 92 92 92
UWAFP 66 66 66 66 89 84 84 78 78 78 76 75 80 78 82 78 78 78
WAUFP 60 60 60 60 85 78 78 72 72 72 70 74 74 72 75 72 72 72
Trinity College Foundation2 75 75 75 75 90 88 88 85.5 85.5 85.5 84.5 86.5 86.5 85.5 87 85.5 85.5 85.5
UNSW Foundation Studies 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 9.3 8.8 8.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.6 8.0 8.2 7.8 8.5 7.8 7.8 7.8
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)3 27 27 27 27 39 36 36 33 33 33 31 34 34 33 35 31 31 31
GCE A-Levels4 8 8 8 8 15 14 14 13 13 13 12 13.5 14 13 14 13 13 13
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels5 8 8 8 8 14.5 14 14 12.5 12.5 12.5 12 13.5 13.5 12.5 13.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
Malaysian STPM6 8 8 8 8 15 14 14 13 13 13 12 13.5 14 13 14 13 13 13
MUFY7 270 270 270 270 340 332 332 316 316 316 308 324 324 316 328 316 316 316
UEC Chinese Unified Examination8 12 12 12 12 5 5 5 7 7 7 8 6.5 6 7 6 7 7 7
Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 525 525 525 525 675 645 645 585 585 585 570 615 615 585 630 585 585 585
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education9 15 15 15 15 22 20 20 18 18 18 17.5 19 19 18 19.5 18 18 18
South Korea College Scholastic 320 320 320 320 365 355 335 340 340 340 335 346 346 340 350 340 340 340 Ability Test (CSAT)10
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 9.8 9.6 9.6 9.2 9.2 9.2 9 9.4 9.4 9.2 9.5 9.2 9.2 9.2
All India Senior School Certificate (Best 4)11 12 12 12 12 19 18 18 16.5 16.5 16.5 16 17.5 17.5 16.5 18 16.5 16.5 16.5
Indian Senior School Certificate (%)12 60 60 60 60 95 90 90 82 82 82 79 87 87 82 89 82 82 82
Norwegian Vitnemal 4 4 4 4 5.7 5.2 5.2 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.6 5 5 4.8 5.1 4.8 4.8 4.8
Swedish Slutbetyg 15 15 15 15 19 18 18 17 17 17 16.5 17.5 17.5 17 17.5 17 17 17
German Abitur 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 1.5 1.9 1.9 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.2 2.2 2.4 2.1 2.4 2.4 2.4
Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)13 70 70 70 70 94 89 89 82 82 82 80 85 85 82 87 82 82 82
French Baccalaureat 12 12 12 12 15.5 15 15 13.5 13.5 13.5 13 14 14 13.5 14.5 13.5 13.5 13.5
South African Senior National Certificate14 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 6.8 6.5 6.5 6.0 6 6 5.8 6.3 6.3 6 6.4 6 6 6
1 Includes WACE, SAM, HSC, VCE, Ausmat etc. content based H1 subject. At H2 Level: A=5, B=4, 9 Aggregate of best four subjects, calculated on the 2 Average of best four subjects. C=3, D=2, E=1; and at H1 Level: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, basis that: 5**=6, 5*=5.5, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=0, 1=0 for 3 UWA applies Mathematics bonus to the IB Diploma. E=0.5. Category A subjects or A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 Overall IB score required depends on the Maths 6 The aggregate is calculated accordng to the following for Category C subjects. subject level and score. grade points: A=5, A-=5, B+=4, B=3, B-=2, C+=2, C=1 4 For GCE A-levels: A*=5 pts, A=4 pts, B=3 pts, C=2 pts, 7 Aggregate is calculated from the best eight passed D=1 pt, E=0 pts. units and divided by two for the final score. 5 The aggregate is calculated from a minimum of 8 Points are aggregated from the best four academic two (and no maximum) H2 Level subjects, and one subjects: A1=1, A2=2, B3=3, B4=4, B5=5, B6=6.
76 study.uwa.edu.au To be eligible for entry into Demonstrate academic Achieve UWA’s requirement Satisfy the prerequisite an undergraduate program performance through your for English language subject(s) for your at UWA, you will need to: school leaving qualification competence preferred major(s) or previous university study
Academic entry requirements Direct Pathway (Doctor of Direct Medicine, Pathway Master of Bachelor Bachelor of Doctor Direct (Master of Master of Master of Doctor of Teaching Master of Master of Bachelor of Biomedical Bachelor of Bachelor Philosophy of Dental Pathway Professional Master of Landscape Translation Master of Podiatric Master of Psychology (Early Teaching Teaching Degree of Arts Science Commerce of Science (Honours) Medicine) (Juris Doctor) Engineering)15 Architecture Architecture Studies Pharmacy Medicine Social Work Honours Childhood) (Primary) (Secondary)
UWA Course Code BP001 BP006 BP002 BP004 BH005
Australian Matriculation (ATAR)1 80 80 80 80 98 96 96 92 92 92 90 94 94 92 95 92 92 92
UWAFP 66 66 66 66 89 84 84 78 78 78 76 75 80 78 82 78 78 78
WAUFP 60 60 60 60 85 78 78 72 72 72 70 74 74 72 75 72 72 72
Trinity College Foundation2 75 75 75 75 90 88 88 85.5 85.5 85.5 84.5 86.5 86.5 85.5 87 85.5 85.5 85.5
UNSW Foundation Studies 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 9.3 8.8 8.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.6 8.0 8.2 7.8 8.5 7.8 7.8 7.8
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)3 27 27 27 27 39 36 36 33 33 33 31 34 34 33 35 31 31 31
GCE A-Levels4 8 8 8 8 15 14 14 13 13 13 12 13.5 14 13 14 13 13 13
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels5 8 8 8 8 14.5 14 14 12.5 12.5 12.5 12 13.5 13.5 12.5 13.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
Malaysian STPM6 8 8 8 8 15 14 14 13 13 13 12 13.5 14 13 14 13 13 13
MUFY7 270 270 270 270 340 332 332 316 316 316 308 324 324 316 328 316 316 316
UEC Chinese Unified Examination8 12 12 12 12 5 5 5 7 7 7 8 6.5 6 7 6 7 7 7
Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 525 525 525 525 675 645 645 585 585 585 570 615 615 585 630 585 585 585
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education9 15 15 15 15 22 20 20 18 18 18 17.5 19 19 18 19.5 18 18 18
South Korea College Scholastic 320 320 320 320 365 355 335 340 340 340 335 346 346 340 350 340 340 340 Ability Test (CSAT)10
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 9.8 9.6 9.6 9.2 9.2 9.2 9 9.4 9.4 9.2 9.5 9.2 9.2 9.2
All India Senior School Certificate (Best 4)11 12 12 12 12 19 18 18 16.5 16.5 16.5 16 17.5 17.5 16.5 18 16.5 16.5 16.5
Indian Senior School Certificate (%)12 60 60 60 60 95 90 90 82 82 82 79 87 87 82 89 82 82 82
Norwegian Vitnemal 4 4 4 4 5.7 5.2 5.2 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.6 5 5 4.8 5.1 4.8 4.8 4.8
Swedish Slutbetyg 15 15 15 15 19 18 18 17 17 17 16.5 17.5 17.5 17 17.5 17 17 17
German Abitur 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 1.5 1.9 1.9 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.2 2.2 2.4 2.1 2.4 2.4 2.4
Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)13 70 70 70 70 94 89 89 82 82 82 80 85 85 82 87 82 82 82
French Baccalaureat 12 12 12 12 15.5 15 15 13.5 13.5 13.5 13 14 14 13.5 14.5 13.5 13.5 13.5
South African Senior National Certificate14 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 6.8 6.5 6.5 6.0 6 6 5.8 6.3 6.3 6 6.4 6 6 6
10 Only the Korean Language, Mathematics and Foreign 12 Grade average in best four subjects. 15 A direct pathway to the MPE will be offered to students Language are used. Each score will need to be 13 Grade average of best five or six Provincially choosing the Engineering Science major and who multiplied by 1.33. Examined or University/College Preparation courses. achieve the equivalent of an Australian Tertiary 11 Awarded by the Central Board of Secondary 14 Grade average of best six subjects in final year, Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 92 or above; students who Education. Overall grades in best four externally excluding Life Orientation. achieve the equivalent of an ATAR of 80 or above but examined subjects: A1=5, A2=4.5, B1=3.5, B2=3, below ATAR of 92, will be required to achieve an average C1=2, C2=1.5, D1=1, D2=0.5. Different examination, of 60 per cent in their degree studies (Engineering graduation and subject requirements apply for each Science major) in order to progress to the MPE. of the provinces.
The University of Western Australia | International Undergraduate Course Guide 2018–2019 77 Course major index
Course major Degree Page no.
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Bachelor of Biomedical Science 58
Accounting Bachelor of Commerce 58
Agricultural Science Bachelor of Science 58
Anatomy and Human Biology Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Science 59
Anthropology and Sociology Bachelor of Arts 59
Archaeology Bachelor of Arts 59
Architecture Bachelor of Arts 59
Asian Studies Bachelor of Arts 59
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Science 59
Botany Bachelor of Science 60
Business Law Bachelor of Commerce 60
Chemistry Bachelor of Science 60
Chinese Bachelor of Arts 60
Classics and Ancient History Bachelor of Arts 60
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor of Arts 61
Computer Science Bachelor of Science 61
Conservation Biology Bachelor of Science 61
Data Science Bachelor of Science 61
Economics Bachelor of Commerce 61
Economics, Professional Bachelor of Commerce 62
Engineering Science Bachelor of Science 62
English and Cultural Studies Bachelor of Arts 62
Environmental Science Bachelor of Science 62
Exercise and Health Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Science 63
Finance Bachelor of Commerce 63
Fine Arts Bachelor of Arts 63
French Studies Bachelor of Arts 63
Genetics Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Science 64
Geographical Sciences Bachelor of Science 64
Geology Bachelor of Science 64
German Studies Bachelor of Arts 64
History Bachelor of Arts 64
History of Art Bachelor of Arts 65
Human Geography and Planning Bachelor of Arts 65
Human Resource Management Bachelor of Commerce 65
Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage Bachelor of Arts 65
Indonesian Bachelor of Arts 65
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Italian Studies Bachelor of Arts 66
Japanese Bachelor of Arts 66
Korean Studies Bachelor of Arts 66
Landscape Architecture Bachelor of Arts 66
Law and Society Bachelor of Arts 67
Linguistics Bachelor of Arts 67
Management Bachelor of Commerce 67
Marine Science Bachelor of Science 67
Marketing Bachelor of Commerce 67
Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor of Science 67
Medical Sciences Bachelor of Biomedical Science 68
Microbiology and Immunology Bachelor of Biomedical Science 68
Music Specialist Studies Bachelor of Arts 68
Music Studies Bachelor of Arts 68
Natural Resource Management Bachelor of Science 68
Neuroscience Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Science 69
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Bachelor of Biomedical Science 69
Pharmacology Bachelor of Biomedical Science 69
Philosophy Bachelor of Arts 69
Physics Bachelor of Science 69
Physiology Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Science 69
Political Science and International Relations Bachelor of Arts 70
Population Health Bachelor of Biomedical Science 70
Psychological Science Bachelor of Science 70
Psychology in Society Bachelor of Arts 70
Psychology Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science 70
Science Communication Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Science 71
Sport Science Bachelor of Science 71
Work and Employment Relations Bachelor of Arts 71
Zoology Bachelor of Science 71
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