Degrees at The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Juris Doctor (JD)

Juris Doctor

Perth

The Juris Doctor gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to have a long and successful career in law. A successful career in a demanding profession requires comprehensive training.

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and;
(b) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.5*.
(2) To be considered for admission to this course an Indigenous applicant must have-
(a) met the general admission requirements under 4.(1);
or
(b)
(i) a bachelor's degree via the UWA Indigenous Direct Pathway; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0*;
or
(c)
(i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) a School of Indigenous Studies' Law Admission Test and interview
(3) To be considered for admission to this course via the Equity and Diversity Pathway an applicant must have-
(a)
(i) held a protection, refugee or humanitarian visa within seven years prior to applying for admission to this course; or
(ii) experienced significant personal, medical, social, educational, cultural or financial disadvantage or hardship, including any disadvantage or hardship resulting from an applicant's sexual orientation or gender identity that has had an effect on their prior academic studies;
and
(b) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(c) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0.
(4) To be considered for admission to this course via the alternative experience pathway an applicant must have-
(a)
(i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) demonstrate competency for legal studies derived from a minimum of five years' unpaid or paid work, study or other experience, since completion of the undergraduate degree in (i); and
(iii) completed the equivalent of one year full time in a UWA undergraduate course with a minimum GPA of 5.5 undertaken within the past two years;
or
(b)
(i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0; and
(iii) demonstrate competency for legal studies derived from a minimum of five years' unpaid or paid work, study or other experience since completion of the undergraduate degree in (i); and
(iv) personal statement; and
(v) interview.
To be considered for transfer to this course an applicant must-
(a) have been enrolled in a recognised Juris Doctor course at another Australian University; and
(b) have successfully completed at least one full semester (or equivalent part time study) in that Juris Doctor;
and
(c) have achieved the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 60 per cent in that Juris Doctor course.
*All completed tertiary studies will be used when calculating the WAM and GPA.

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and;
(b) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.5*.
(2) To be considered for admission to this course an Indigenous applicant must have-
(a) met the general admission requirements under 4.(1);
or
(b)
(i) a bachelor's degree via the UWA Indigenous Direct Pathway; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0*;
or
(c)
(i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) a School of Indigenous Studies' Law Admission Test and interview
(3) To be considered for admission to this course via the Equity and Diversity Pathway an applicant must have-
(a)
(i) held a protection, refugee or humanitarian visa within seven years prior to applying for admission to this course; or
(ii) experienced significant personal, medical, social, educational, cultural or financial disadvantage or hardship, including any disadvantage or hardship resulting from an applicant's sexual orientation or gender identity that has had an effect on their prior academic studies;
and
(b) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(c) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0.
(4) To be considered for admission to this course via the alternative experience pathway an applicant must have-
(a)
(i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) demonstrate competency for legal studies derived from a minimum of five years' unpaid or paid work, study or other experience, since completion of the undergraduate degree in (i); and
(iii) completed the equivalent of one year full time in a UWA undergraduate course with a minimum GPA of 5.5 undertaken within the past two years;
or
(b)
(i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0; and
(iii) demonstrate competency for legal studies derived from a minimum of five years' unpaid or paid work, study or other experience since completion of the undergraduate degree in (i); and
(iv) personal statement; and
(v) interview.
To be considered for transfer to this course an applicant must-
(a) have been enrolled in a recognised Juris Doctor course at another Australian University; and
(b) have successfully completed at least one full semester (or equivalent part time study) in that Juris Doctor;
and
(c) have achieved the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 60 per cent in that Juris Doctor course.
*All completed tertiary studies will be used when calculating the WAM and GPA.

2025 Selection GPA Calculation

GPA refers to your Grade Point Average, a simple numerical index that summarises academic performance in a course.

Your selection GPA for JD admission will be calculated on a maximum 7-point scale and is rounded to two decimal places. Where appropriate, your grades will be converted to this scale using approved guidelines.

If you have completed more than one degree qualification, your selection GPA will include all completed qualifications. Each qualification is weighted by standard full-time degree duration, as part of a combined selection GPA.

2025 Selection GPA Calculation

GPA refers to your Grade Point Average, a simple numerical index that summarises academic performance in a course.

Your selection GPA for JD admission will be calculated on a maximum 7-point scale and is rounded to two decimal places. Where appropriate, your grades will be converted to this scale using approved guidelines.

If you have completed more than one degree qualification, your selection GPA will include all completed qualifications. Each qualification is weighted by standard full-time degree duration, as part of a combined selection GPA.
Calculation of your selection GPA includes:

unit grades from all completed* University-level degrees, including fails

unit grades for any advanced standing that contributes toward your completed qualifications**

unit grades for non-exchange cross-institutional study

Calculation of your selection GPA does not include:

units studied as part of an incomplete degree, except where some or all units contribute advanced standing toward a completed degree

unit advanced standing based on vocational-level study (e.g. TAFE or vocational diploma)

ungraded passes (note that ungraded fails are included and counted as zero)

unit grades for formal overseas student exchange studies

*completed courses includes qualifications due to be complete prior to 31 December the year before admission. Applicants with incomplete qualifications may be issued a conditional offer subject to achieving the required selection GPA.
** a unit grade can only be used once within the selection GPA calculation and cannot be double-counted. This means that advanced standing is normally only included when advanced standing is based on units that are undertaken as part of incomplete degree studies.

Selection GPA vs Course Transcript GPA

Your selection GPA may differ from your course transcript GPA due to advanced standing or if you hold more than one completed degree or degrees from different institutions.

Concession Scheme - Removal of four lowest grades

If your selection GPA is below the requirement of 5.50, your selection GPA will be recalculated by removing the four lowest grades. The minimum level of study to be used to calculate your selection GPA is 12 units (1.5 FTE).

Your selection GPA will not be recalculated if your selection GPA is above the requirement for the applicable admission pathway.

Removal of the four lowest grades from the selection GPA will not alter fee category eligibility. Rankings for commonwealth-supported places will be based on the full selection GPA with all results included.

Please note the Concession scheme will not be applied for the Alternative Experience pathway if the selection GPA is below 5.0.

Weighting of degrees Your combined selection GPA is weighted according to the standard full-time duration of your completed degrees. Unit credit points are standardised across institutions based on equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL) completed in-degree. For example, if an applicant has completed:

UWA Bachelor's degree (3-year EFTSL, 144 credit points), with a course GPA of 5.50

UWA Graduate Diploma (1-year EFTSL, 48 credit points), with a course GPA of 6.00

Their GPA will be calculated as follows: 5.50 x 3 years EFTSL = 16.5
6.00 x 1 year EFTSL = 6
(weighted GPA 16.5 + 6 = 22.5) / (total EFTSL 3 + 1 = 4) = 5.625.

The combined selection GPA would be 5.63 (rounded to two decimal places).

Ph.D. or Master by Research degree calculation Applicants who hold a completed Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are automatically awarded a selection GPA of 7.00.
Applicants who hold a Master by Research will have a bonus of 0.20 applied to the GPA calculation, however, the course itself will not be included in the GPA calculation.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) for indigenous applicants under Rule 4(2) (b), or (c):
(i) the admission requirements under Rule 4(2) (b), or (c);
and
(ii) the indigenous student quota of up to 20 per year;
(b) for applicants in the Equity and Diversity Pathway:
(i) the admission requirements under 4.(3) (a), (b) and (c); and
(ii) the Equity and Diversity Pathway quota of 20 per year;
or
(c) for applicants who do not have a place in a Direct Pathway into this course and are not transferring from another Juris Doctor course:
(i) the admission requirements under Rule 4(1); and
(ii) the intake quota for that year.

APPLICATION

Alternative Experience pathway

Entry for 2025

If you would like to start the JD in Semester 1, 2025 and would like to apply for our Alternative Experience pathway, please apply to Admissions with your personal statement outlining which pathway you are applying for, your resume and any other supporting documents as outlined in the admission requirements.

Applications for the Alternative Experience pathway close on 15 November 2024.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 and no band less than 7.0. For more information visit ELC requirements.

APPLICATION

Equity and Diversity pathway

Entry for 2025

If you would like to start the JD in Semester 1, 2025 and would like to apply for our Equity and Diversity pathway, please apply to Admissions with your personal statement outlining which pathway you are applying for and any other supporting documents as outlined in the admission requirements.

Applications for the Equity and Diversity pathway close on 6 January 2025.

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

77.20%

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Graduate Diploma

Bridging degree to allow qualified Clinical Neuropsychologists to up skill in Clinical Psychology If you're looking to upskill in clinical psychology and you've completed a master's degree or equivalent in clinical neuropsychology and are qualified with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) this...

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Important note for applicants

To enrol in this course, you must be able to attend in person. This course has a requirement for campus-based or in-person activities that cannot be offered online.

Important note for applicants

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) an accredited Master of Clinical Neuropsychology, or an accredited Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) completed a thesis project in their Masters or Doctoral program with a content area relevant to the field of clinical psychology
(2) Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes meeting the Board's English language registration standard.

Admission Requirements

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA;
and
(c) a curriculum vitae summarising relevant occupational and practical experience, as recognised by UWA;
and
(d) an interview in which eligible applicants will be assessed on the personal qualities considered desirable in psychology with invitation to attend the interview based on 5.(a), (b), (c) and the interview quota for that year;
and
(e) the intake quota for that year

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Course-specific English competency

For entry into this program, applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes meeting the Board's English language registration standard.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Course-specific English competency

This registration standard sets out how an applicant for registration can demonstrate to the Boards that their competency in speaking and communicating in English is sufficient to practise the Chinese medicine, chiropractic, medical radiation practice, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry or psychology profession. For more information please visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.

Does this standard apply to me?

This standard applies to all applicants for initial registration.

It does not apply if you are applying for non-practising registration or if you are a student.

What must I do?

If you are applying for initial registration you must demonstrate your English language competency in one of the following ways:

1.

English is your primary language and you have undertaken and satisfactorily completed:

a) all of your primary and secondary education which was taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country,

and

b) tertiary qualifications in the relevant professional discipline, which you are relying on to support your eligibility for registration under the National Law, which were taught and assessed solely in English.

OR

2. You have a combination of secondary education and tertiary qualifications, where you have undertaken and satisfactorily completed:

a. at least two years of your secondary education which was taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country,

and

b. tertiary qualifications in the relevant professional discipline, which you are relying on to support your eligibility for registration under the National Law, which were taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country.

OR

3. You have undertaken and satisfactorily completed at least six years' (full time equivalent) continuous education taught and assessed solely in English, in any of the recognised countries, which includes tertiary qualifications in the relevant professional discipline which you are relying on to support your eligibility for registration under the National Law.

OR

4. You achieve the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results specified in this standard:

a. the IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

NOTE: We will only accept test results:

i. from one test sitting, or

ii. a maximum of two test sittings in a six month period only if:

you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and
you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and
no score in any component of the test is below 6.5

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

78.80%

Master of Research

Masters (Research)

Wherever your area of interest lies, the Master of Research will allow you to delve deeply into your subject and perhaps lead to PhD scholarship.

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Admission Requirements

By progression from any Honours course at UWA, where the applicant has maintained a weighted average mark of more than 70%.

Admission Requirements

By progression from any Honours course at UWA, where the applicant has maintained a weighted average mark of more than 70%.

Admission requirements

Master of Research Admissions

To be admitted to the Master of Research (MRes), a student must have:

Completed the requirements of an end-on Honours degree at this University or another Australian tertiary institution recognised by the Board of the Graduate Research School with a weighted average mark of at least 70%, but not had the degree conferred. The Master of Research is not directly available for students undertaking the Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) at UWA. Students in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) interested in the MRes should consult the BPhil Coordinator.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the University's English language requirements to be eligible for a place.

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

80.50%

Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government

Graduate Diploma

Perth

Are you a future leader in policy and government? This course provides you with the skills and knowledge required to advance with confidence in these areas.

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-1(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
2(a) (i) a bachelor's degree in a cognate area, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or
3(a) (i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and (iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-1(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
2(a) (i) a bachelor's degree in a cognate area, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or
3(a) (i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and (iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

77.20%

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Doctorate (PhD)

Perth

The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree is a comprehensive course designed to produce highly trained and competent podiatrists who are well prepared to enter clinical practice as primary contact health care practitioners in the diagnosis and Most graduate podiatrists...

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Domestic School Leaver

Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine for domestic students

With the Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine school leavers can apply for their Bachelor's degree and the DPM in one application.

Entry is a competitive process based on ATAR or equivalent and an interview.

Domestic School Leaver

Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine for domestic students

Successful applicants who gain a place in an Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine will commence UWA undergraduate studies and, on completion, progress into the DPM. The Assured Pathway place in the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine is conditional on successful completion of a

UWA bachelor's degree

with a minimum selection GPA of 5.0 and appropriate prerequisite units.

Assured Pathway students who undertake the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) with the Podiatric Health & Medical Sciences extended major will gain credit to the DPM and can complete both degrees in five years. Student may choose to do a different major or bachelor's degree in which case it will take a minimum of six years of study to complete both degrees.

Minimum eligibility requirements

Minimum ATAR of 94 or equivalent
English language competency
Interview

Prerequisite and recommended subjects

Assured Pathway students must complete a UWA bachelor's degree before commencing the DPM. In addition to English language competency requirements, there may be other prerequisites depending on the chosen major.

It is recommended to study ATAR or equivalent Chemistry and Maths Applications or higher, however school leavers who have not completed these subjects can undertake bridging units as part of their bachelor's degree studies.

Application process and timelines

Assured Pathway applications for domestic students are via TISC and will close late September according to TISC deadlines.
Rural applicants must submit UWA's Rural eligibility form with their TISC application by the TISC deadline.
Refer to the TISC guide for current course codes and application deadlines.
Interviews are planned to take place during December, prior to the TISC December round offer date - specific dates to be advised.
Course offers will be as per TISC timelines.

Final ranking and availability of places

Final ranking will be based on ATAR or equivalent and interview score.
Up to 25 places across the various domestic quotas will be offered for the Assured Pathway to Podiatry. Up to 10 per cent of available places will be offered to eligible rural applicants, and up to 10 per cent of available places will be offered to eligible Indigenous applicants.

Choice of Bachelor's degree

School leavers who attain a place in the Assured Pathway to Podiatry will first complete the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) with the extended major Podiatric Health & Medical Sciences. This extended major provides credit towards the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, allowing completion of both degrees in five years.

Students may choose to undertake a different UWA Bachelor's degree, including the four year Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), as part of the Assured Pathway to Podiatry. In this option the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine will be three years of additional study following completion of the Bachelor's degree. Students who opt out from the accelerated pathway will need to incorporate prerequisites into their Bachelor's degree, which may be included as major, minor, electives or broadening units:

At least one university unit from two of the below listed fields:

Anatomy, for example Human Structure and Development ANHB2212
Immunology, for example Introduction to Infectious Diseases and Immunology
MICR2209
Genetics, for example Molecular Genetics GENE2230
Human Biology, for example Human Biology 1: Becoming Human ANHB1101
Microbiology, for example Introductory Microbiology MICR2208
Pharmacology, for example Foundations of Pharmacology PHAR2210

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Graduate applicants require at least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0.

For more information visit

ELC requirements

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LEAVER

Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine for international students

With the International Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine school leavers can apply for their Bachelor's degree and the DPM in one application.

Entry is a competitive process based on ATAR or equivalent and an interview.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LEAVER

Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine for international students

Successful applicants who gain a place in an Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine will commence in a UWA Bachelor's degree and on completion progress to their assured place in the postgraduate Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).

The Assured Pathway place in the DPM is conditional on:

successful completion of a UWA bachelor's degree with DPM prerequisites and a minimum selection GPA of 5.0 and appropriate prerequisite units; and
retention of international student status

Assured Pathway students who undertake the Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences extended major within their bachelor's degree will commence the DPM in the second year and can complete both degrees with five years of study. Students may choose to do a different major or bachelor's degree in which case it will take a minimum six years of study to complete both degrees.

Minimum eligibility requirements

Minimum ATAR of 94 or equivalent, for example:

14 - GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination*

35 - International Baccalaureate

78 - UWA Foundation Program (UWA College)

74 - Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)

Other overseas qualifications

Applicants who will not have their final results by the application closing date may apply based on a predicted result provided by their school. Refer to application timelines and due dates below. Course offers will be conditional on the actual result being consistent with the predicted result.

*Applicants who will not receive their final A-Level result may receive an offer with the condition that their final result is consistent with their predicted result. Applicants with a conditional offer may commence in their undergraduate degree in February (before their A-level results are released in March). If their final result does not meet the condition, the applicant will lose their Assured Pathway place in the DPM but will not lose their place in the bachelor's degree, and would be able to apply later for graduate entry to the DPM.

Prerequisite and recommended subjects

Assured Pathway students must complete a UWA bachelor's degree before commencing the DPM. In addition to English language competency requirements, there may be other prerequisites depending on the chosen major.

It is recommended to study ATAR or equivalent Chemistry and Maths Applications or higher, however school leavers who have not completed these subjects can undertake bridging units as part of their bachelor's degree studies.

Application timelines and due dates

International applications for the International Assured Pathway to Podiatry open 1 March and close 31 August the year prior to commencement.
Applications are via UWA's online application system. International students may also apply via an authorised international education agent.
Applicants whose final results are not available by the application closing date must submit a Predicted ATAR form (fillable RTF 917KB).
The School of Allied Health plans to hold interviews during October.
Timing of course offers to be advised.
Applicants who attain a place in the International Assured Pathway to Podiatry will commence their UWA bachelor's degree in semester one (late February).

Final ranking and course offers

Final ranking will be based on ATAR or equivalent and interview score.
Up to three places will be offered for the International Assured Pathway to Podiatry.
Students who are offered an International Assured Pathway to Podiatry may defer commencement for one year. Students who must meet a national service obligation may defer for up to two years.
Progression into the DPM is conditional on successful completion of a UWA bachelor's degree with DPM prerequisites and a minimum selection GPA of 5.0; and retention of international student status.

QUOTA ELIGIBILITY Which entry pathway is for me?

Your quota eligibility will define your entry pathway, minimum requirements for consideration, as well as how you will apply. You will be ranked for course offers against other eligible applicants within your quota, and you may be eligible for one or more subquotas within this course.

QUOTA ELIGIBILITY Which entry pathway is for me?

The Admissions team can help should you have any queries regarding quota eligibility.

Domestic
Australian citizens (including dual citizenship holders), permanent residents and New Zealand citizens must apply for a domestic place.

International
Applicants who are not Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens, must apply for an international place. International students who have applied or are intending to apply for Australian permanent residency or citizenship need to be aware of the following:

An offer for an international place will lapse if residency status changes before commencement. Applicants in this situation will need to re-apply during the next admissions period for a domestic place.
A student whose residency status changes after commencement in a course subject to quotas cannot be guaranteed a domestic place.
International school leavers must retain their international student status to take up their postgraduate International place

School leaver (domestic or international)
A school leaver applicant is currently completing high school ATAR (or equivalent level studies) or on a gap year, and has not commenced in university degree studies or vocational training at diploma level or above. A school leaver in progress of a national service obligation is considered to be on a gap year until completion.

Graduate applicant (domestic or international)
A graduate applicant has completed or will soon complete a recognised Bachelor's degree. The earliest a student may apply for graduate entry is during the final year of their initial Bachelor's degree.

Rural (Domestic graduates and school leavers)
The Rural program is part of a Federal Government initiative to address workforce shortages in medicine, dentistry, and allied healthcare in regional, rural and remote Australia. To be eligible, an applicant's principal home address must have been in an area defined by the Department of Health as regional, rural or remote according to the Modified Monash Model (MMM) for any five years consecutively or at least 10 years cumulatively. A search engine for eligible locations can be found on the DoctorConnect website - click on Modified Monash Model 2019. The MMM 2019 rates locations based on 2016 census data on a scale of 1 - 7. If you are a domestic student who lives or has lived in areas rated MM-2 through MM-7 for the defined periods you may be eligible for consideration within the Rural quota.

Domestic school leaver applicants for Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatric Medicine or Pharmacy who believe they fit the rural definition must submit UWA's Rural Eligibility form with their TISC application to be considered for a Rural place.

Domestic graduate applicants for Dentistry, Podiatric Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy or Social Work who believe they fit the rural definition must submit UWA's Rural Eligibility form with their UWA application to be considered for a Rural place.

Domestic graduate applicants for Medicine will indicate their eligibility via GEMSAS.

Indigenous (Domestic graduates and school leavers)
Applicants who identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are accepted as such by the community in which they live, or have lived, are eligible for consideration as an Indigenous applicant. Applicants must provide a person or organisation who can verify their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.

School leaver applicants may initially contact either the School of Indigenous Studies or the Admissions team for additional guidance regarding this pathway.

Graduate applicants may initially contact the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) or the Admissions team for additional guidance regarding this pathway.

Broadway (domestic school leavers)
Broadway UWA is designed to ensure access to UWA courses is available to the broadest range of students with the potential to succeed at university. The program aims to increase the diversity in the student cohorts within health care courses at UWA.

Specified schools are invited to participate in this program. You are eligible for consideration as a Broadway Assured Pathway applicant if you have undertaken your entire Year 12 studies, including WACE, at a UWA Broadway school.

Broadway eligible school-leaver applicants will indicate their school as part of their TISC application. Contact the Admissions team should you have further queries.

University graduate Graduate entry to Podiatric Medicine

Bachelor's degree holders or students who are in progress of their first bachelor's degree may be eligible to apply for graduate entry into the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).

Entry is a competitive process based on academic performance and an interview.

University graduate Graduate entry to Podiatric Medicine

Minimum eligibility requirements

To be considered for admission into the DPM, an applicant must:

have a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA. Recognised bachelor's degrees are those conferred by Australian universities or higher education institutions recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework or the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR). While academic results from postgraduate study will be taken into account, postgraduate studies undertaken without a bachelor's degree cannot be accepted as an equivalent qualification
have the equivalent of a Selection Weighted Average Mark (sWAM) of at least 65, and
meet the prerequisites (refer to details below).

Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements may be invited to an interview. After the interviews, applicants are ranked according to sWAM and interview score with the highest-ranking applicants being offered a place. Rural applicants will be ranked based on sWAM, interview score and rurality rating (equally weighted).

Students who are in progress of their first bachelor's degree may apply during their final year.

Application timelines and due dates

Domestic and International applications open on 1 March and close on 31 August the year prior to commencement. Apply via UWA's online application process for postgraduate coursework studies. International students may also apply via an authorised international education agent.
Domestic applicants who may be eligible to apply as an Indigenous applicant should contact the Admissions team or contact the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) regarding this pathway.
Domestic applicants who may be eligible to apply as a rural applicant should submit the Rural Eligibility form with their application.

Interview periods

The School of Allied Health plans to carry out online interviews for shortlisted domestic and international applicants on or around 8-9 October.
Applicants who are eligible for Indigenous entry should contact the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) regarding interview timelines for the current admissions period.

Course offers

Offers are planned to commence during November. Timing of subsequent round offers will depend on the outcome of previous rounds
An offer cannot automatically be deferred; in exceptional circumstances, a deferral request may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should consider their personal circumstances and apply during an admissions period where they are prepared to commence should they receive an offer.

Prerequisites

Applicants must complete a bachelor's degree before commencing the DPM. To be considered for a place, applicants must meet the prerequisites:

Demonstrated knowledge in two of the following areas at a tertiary level:

Physiology, pharmacology, anatomy, human biology, microbiology, genetics, immunology or biological chemistry

Final ranking for course offers

Final ranking for non-rural domestic and international applicants to the DPM will be based on sWAM and interview score.
Final ranking for rural applicants to the DPM will be based equally on sWAM, interview score, and rurality ranking.
Final ranking for applicants who are eligible for Indigenous entry will be based on sWAM.
Up to 35 places will be offered across all quotas. Up to 10 per cent of available places will be offered to eligible rural applicants, and up to 10 per cent of available places will be offered to eligible Indigenous applicants. Up to five places will be offered to eligible international applicants.

Degree completion - conditional offers

Applicants who are eligible for a course offer during the final year of their initial bachelor's degree will be made a conditional offer requiring them to:

attain a minimum sWAM of 65 for semester two of the final year of their degree; and
complete their bachelor's degree requirements by the end of the year prior to commencement.

Applicants who are in progress of their initial bachelor's degree and undertake a course of action that will result in receiving late results may not meet offer conditions. Care must be taken if undertaking any course of action which could delay the receipt of results or degree completion. This may include deferred/supplementary exams, undertaking units that fall outside normal semesters (e.g. summer units or trimester units) or going on exchange during the final year of study. Applicants who do not complete all requirements for their initial bachelor's degree by the 31 December deadline will have their offer withdrawn.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Selection WAM Calculation

The selection Weighted Average Mark (sWAM) forms part of the eligibility and selection criteria for entry into this course. The UWA Admissions team will calculate the sWAM. Applicants must meet the specified minimum sWAM to be considered for a place in this course.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Interviews

The School of Allied Health will interview shortlisted eligible applicants. Shortlisting for interviews will take place after applications have closed.

The interview allows shortlisted candidates to display some of the personal qualities considered desirable in Allied Health practitioners.

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In person

Master of Business Administration and Master of Laws

Masters (Coursework)

Perth

Develop your leadership skills and build on your legal knowledge. This course combines two master's degrees in business and law to give legal professionals executive business skills. By completing the Master of Business Administration in the first year and the Master of Laws in the second, you'll...

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission requirements

Master of Business Administration (Intensive) and Master of Laws

Please refer to the admission requirements on the Master of Business Administration (Intensive) and Master of Laws course pages for individual requirements.

Admission requirements

Master of Business Administration (Intensive) and Master of Laws

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication

Graduate Certificate

Perth

Do you want to be the trusted senior communications adviser in your company? This course provides an overview of the skills, knowledge and capabilities required to participate in the global communications environment across industry, government agencies and community organisations....

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(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 50 per cent.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(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 50 per cent.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

79.00%

Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Graduate Certificate

Perth

Do you want to start-up a new venture, enhance your own business or commercialise ideas?

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(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 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(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 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a curriculum vitae and two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA.

COURSE ENTRY

Application requirements

Applicants should submit their application online with the following documentation. High-quality colour scans of original documents are to be uploaded into the application portal prior to assessment.

Original proof of citizenship (one of the following):
- passport (and visa if necessary)
- birth certificate
- Australian Citizenship certificate
- Original academic transcripts (unless previously from UWA)
Proof of English language competency
A current curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your professional work experience
Two referee names and contact details (these can be included in your CV)

Note: Hard-copy original transcripts and degree certificates from previous studies may be requested at any time as part of the process of verifying the authenticity of any documents provided with an application. Read more here about uploading scanned documents.

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact our Future Students Team.

Graduate Satisfaction

83.30%

Master of Agricultural Economics

Masters (Coursework)

Perth

The Master of Agricultural Economics is a globally relevant economics degree that focuses on analysis of production, consumption, and trade issues in the global food, fibre and energy sectors.

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(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 50 per cent;
and
(c) completed prior studies at a tertiary level with significant content in economics, statistics/econometrics or mathematics ; or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(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 50 per cent;
and
(c) completed prior studies at a tertiary level with significant content in economics, statistics/econometrics or mathematics ; or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Graduate Satisfaction

88.90%

Master of Exercise Science - Thesis and Coursework

Masters (Coursework)

Perth

Enhance your skills and knowledge of exercise science by completing the Master of Exercise Science (thesis and coursework).

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a) either:
(i) a Bachelor of Science (Honours) with first class or upper second-class honours in Sport Science, Exercise Science, or Exercise and Health, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) a relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent as recognised by UWA, and at least three years of relevant documented professional experience; and
(b) secured a supervisor and research topic in the area of study

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a) either:
(i) a Bachelor of Science (Honours) with first class or upper second-class honours in Sport Science, Exercise Science, or Exercise and Health, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) a relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent as recognised by UWA, and at least three years of relevant documented professional experience; and
(b) secured a supervisor and research topic in the area of study

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Research and coursework supplementary form

Applicants to this course are required to submit a completed Research and Coursework Supplementary Form [PDF, 385KB] when applying.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Research and coursework supplementary form

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

77.50%

Master of Urban Design

Masters (Coursework)

Perth

Explore the 'urban jungle' studying at the Australian Urban Design Research Centre. Deliver solutions for the needs of cities and neighbourhoods as an urban designer. The course is delivered by award-winning practitioners and scholars who have extensive local and international experience. ...

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(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 50 per cent;
and
(c) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Urban Design; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Design or Graduate Diploma in Urban Design at UWA.

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(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 50 per cent;
and
(c) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Urban Design; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Design or Graduate Diploma in Urban Design at UWA.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Graduate Satisfaction

77.50%

Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

Graduate Certificate

Perth

Enhance your analytical skills in one of the fastest growing fields around the globe. Analysis of 'Big Data' is the future. Be a part of it.

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification incorporating at least one unit of statistics, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification incorporating at least one unit of statistics, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Study Mode

In person

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