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International Postgraduate Course Guide 2021–22 GET CAREER-READY WITH A UWA DEGREE
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Welcome to
our community
Welcome to The University of Western Australia (UWA), where you’ll join our
accomplished graduates in becoming global professionals who drive change to
shape the future.
At UWA, we prepare our graduates to improve the lives of others. With the world
– and the skills you need to succeed in it – changing all the time, our distinctive,
experience-rich curriculum and outstanding learning experience will give you the
knowledge and the adaptability to make a positive difference in society.
We look forward to you joining our community and supporting you in shaping your
future career goals.
The University of Western Australia acknowledges that its
campuses are 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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Contents
Study at UWA Join UWA
Why students love Perth 4
English language requirements 80
A unique campus 6
Help with English language skills 81
Our global reputation 8
How to apply – Postgraduate Coursework 82
Be part of something bigger with UWA 9
Scholarships available to
Career and industry experience 10 international students 83
Postgraduate studies at UWA 11 How to apply – Postgraduate Research 84
Student life 12 Postgraduate Research Scholarships 85
Support services 13 Money matters 86
Student Exchange and Index 87
Study Abroad program 14
Useful links and important dates 94
Our Partner Universities 15
Accommodation at UWA 16
Our degrees
Choose your postgraduate degree 18
Agricultural, Environmental and
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Biological Sciences 20
Architecture, Design and Planning 26
Business and Commerce 30
Law 38
Data and Computer Science 44
Education 46
Engineering 50
Health and Biomedical Sciences 52
Humanities and Social Sciences 64
Music and Fine Arts 70
Physical Sciences and Mathematics 74
Research at UWA 78
Research degrees 79
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Why students
love Perth
By choosing UWA, you’re not just choosing a world
top 100 university1, you’re choosing to live in a city of
opportunity that’s the perfect base for study – and a
launchpad for your career.
Growing population An affordable, quality lifestyle
• Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city and is • Perth is a safe, friendly and welcoming city, famous for
consistently one of the fastest-growing cities in offering a quality lifestyle
Australia • It’s the sunniest capital city in Australia and in the top
• Its population has doubled in 40 years2 to 10 healthiest cities in the world6,7, with more than eight
2 million hours of sunshine per day, and good to very good air
• It has a projected population of 3.5 million by quality year-round8
2050 3
• Transport is easy – Perth city is less than 20 minutes
• Perth is multicultural, warm and welcoming – 37% from beaches and national parks
of its population was born overseas, with people • It’s officially rated as world’s 14th most liveable city
from 190 countries 4
More recently, Perth has become one
Perth is a city of opportunity and of the most affordable destinations for
prosperity students.
• WA has long been the export powerhouse of the • More affordable than Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane9
Australian economy, producing 48% of Australia’s • Lowest accommodation cost of any Australian capital
merchandise exports in 2019-202 city9
• 35% of ASX-listed companies have headquarters 4
in Perth
• The economy sees consistently strong economic
growth, above the Australian average2
• Annual incomes in Perth are 8% above the
national average5
1 QS 2020 4 ThinkPerth 2019 7 Spotahome Healthiest Cities Index, 2018
2 Western Australian Treasury Corporation, 2020 5 Australian Bureau of Statistics May 2020 8 World Air Quality Index Project
3 perth.wa.gov.au, 2020 6 Bureau of Meteorology 9 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019, Economist
Intelligence Unit
+2
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Australia’s gateway to Asia
• Perth is the closest major Australian
capital city to Asia
• Stay connected to home and the global
economy – Perth is in the same time
zone as 60% of the world’s population
(plus/minus 2 hours)
• Perth’s proximity to Asia makes the
city unique among international study
destinations
SEOUL
BEIJING 13 14
10 TOKYO
CHENGDU
DOHA DELHI 12 11 12 SHANGHAI
12 DUBAI
11 8 HONG KONG
BANGALORE
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JOHANNESBU SYDNEY
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11 5 AUCKLAND
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MELBOURNE
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CHRISTCHURCH
Flight time from Perth (hours)
GMT
+3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11
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A unique
campus
COTTESLOE BEACH (6KM)
10 MIN DRIVE
UWA’s main campus is located on the
picturesque banks of the Swan River (Derbarl
Yerrigan), just minutes from Perth's CBD.
UWA HEALTH CAMPUS
Featuring expansive green spaces, cafés and shops, as well as a multitude of
UWA COLLEGE ROW
modern teaching and research facilities, our campus provides you with a world-
class learning environment.
See the campus for yourself through our online
virtual tour: uwa.edu.au/360-campus-tour/
UWA Claremont
Just a few minutes from the UWA
campus is the University’s historic
Claremont campus, which is home to
the UWA Centre for English Language
Teaching (UWA CELT) and Taylors
College, which provides foundation
courses for international students.
ENJOY THE SCENERY
OF MATILDA BAY
UWA’s Albany Centre
Located five hours' drive from Perth, the Albany Centre
offers students a high-tech learning environment. Here
you can experience all that regional Western Australia has
to offer while studying at university.
albany.uwa.edu.au
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KINGS PARK (1KM) PERTH CBD (5KM)
15 MIN WALK 10 MIN DRIVE PERTH AIRPORT (22KM)
19 MIN RIDE ON BIKE PATH 30 MIN DRIVE
ELIZABETH QUAY
UWA
CAMPUS
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WATCH A MOVIE UNDER
DISCOVER UWA’S THE STARS AT SOMERVILLE
CULTURAL PRECINCT AUDITORIUM
RELAX IN A HERITAGE-LISTED
GARDEN
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Our global reputation
Study at a world top 100 university (QS 2021)
#1 IN WA FOR GRADUATE Ranked in the world’s top 50 for
EMPLOYABILITY • Agriculture and Forestry
( Q S G R A D UATE EM PLOYABIL IT Y R ANKING 2 0 2 0 ) • Anatomy and Physiology
• Civil and Structural Engineering
MORE THAN 4,500 GLOBAL • Earth and Marine Sciences
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS • Geology
• Geophysics
AWARD-WINNING TEACHERS
( AU STR A L IA N AWAR DS FO R U NIV E R SIT Y T E ACHING 2020)
• Mineral and Mining Engineering
• Sports-related Subjects
FIVE STARS FOR (QS WUR BY SUBJECT 2020)
—
• TEACHING QUALITY
• Agricultural Sciences
• STUDENT DEMAND • Biological Sciences
• STUDENT TEACHER RATIO • Clinical Medicine
( G O O D U N IVER SIT IE S GU IDE 2 0 2 1 ) • Earth Sciences
• Ecology
RANKED 85TH IN THE WORLD
• Environmental Science and Engineering
( A RW U 2 02 0)
• Human Biological Sciences
• Marine/Ocean Engineering
• Mining and Mineral Engineering
• Oceanography
• Water Resources
(ARWU 2020)
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Be part of something
bigger with UWA
“ The educational background at
When you graduate from UWA, you
automatically join our community of UWA has helped me establish my
more than 130,000 graduates spanning career, initially as a lawyer, but has also
every continent across the globe. That’s a given me the confidence to diversify
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powerful network.
into the recruitment industry in
No matter where you go, you’ll find yourself in the London and now Hong Kong where I
company of extraordinary people who will be your
am currently a managing director of a
mentors, collaborators and friends.
market leading global recruitment firm.
Connect with and benefit from alumni who are global I have also kept in touch with my UWA
leaders in business, industry, government, education,
alumni contacts internationally some
research and culture.
of whom have become close friends as
alumni.uwa.edu.au well as clients of mine.”
RICKY
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ROBERT WALTERS (HONG KONG)
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Career and
industry experience
As a UWA student you’ll get career
advice and industry experience before
you graduate. You’ll also have access
to a wide range of resources and services,
including–
• advice from our dedicated UWA Careers and
Employability Centre
• one-to-one access with a qualified Career
Development Consultant
• the UWA Careers and Employability Award Program
• the Career Mentor Link Program, matching
you with professionals who will share their
knowledge and career experience
• help with your résumé and preparing for
job interviews
• access to potential employers at our Careers and “As part of my studies, I’m currently
Employability fairs, workshops and seminars interning with Awards WA. It’s a
• free and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning non-government organisation that
• industry integrated learning – our talented
academics are highly engaged with industry, and, as encourages youth to participate and
WA’s top university, we have extensive networks that achieve more out of academic life. I’ve
will add to your learning experience
also been helping out with the Duke of
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities, where
you’ll gain workplace knowledge and skills, as well as Edinburgh Award program and I love
lasting professional connections it – it’s a really practical way to get a lot of
• the McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s award-
experience in project management and
winning Internship Program with not-for-profit,
community and government organisations communication work.”
• the chance to get your own UniMentor – or become MELISSA
one MASTER OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
• access to volunteering opportunities through
UWA Student Guild
• the opportunity to become a UWA Student
Ambassador and gain a strong extracurricular
activity for your résumé UWA Careers
• Bloom WA, a community of change-makers tackling and Employability
global problems Award Program
• the IQ Academy program, where you’ll gain the Get the practical work experience
skills, mindset and tools to become an entrepreneur and knowledge you need to become
• access to My UniHub, your ‘one-stop-shop’ for career-ready, with hands-on learning
career planning, opportunities, resources and more. that’s highly valued by employers.
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Postgraduate studies at UWA
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A postgraduate degree is a great way to Seek industry insights
Our strong industry partnerships provide you with
elevate the next stage of your career –
valuable exposure and contacts even before you graduate.
whether you want to change direction
completely, expand your skillset or already
Seek passionate and engaged mentors
have a specialist subject in mind.
You’ll be taught by world-leading experts who want you to
get involved in their research.
At UWA, you’ll graduate with the experience, knowledge
and ability you’ll need to achieve your goals. Seek hands-on, practical experience
You’ll get out of the classroom and into the field
You’ll also widen your employment prospects by growing (sometimes it’s an actual field), gaining practical research
your level of expertise and making valuable connections experience.
with industry professionals.
Seek something more
You’ll graduate with a higher level of skills and knowledge,
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Student life
UWA is more than a university – it’s your community. There are many great places to
eat, drink and shop, get fit, discover incredible art, relax, study and more.
Accommodation Internships
Living at UWA means you can easily walk to uni, cafés and Gain valuable experience for your future career.
shops; you're also a short bus ride to the city and Perth's
best beaches. Libraries
UWA has five libraries across campus with high-tech study
Arts and culture facilities, resources and learning spaces.
Our on-campus art gallery features rotating exhibitions.
Explore museums and enjoy regular music concerts. Spirituality and faith
UWA is a multi-faith university that supports and
Events welcomes students with diverse cultural and spiritual
Enjoy fun social events, opportunities for industry backgrounds.
networking, workshops and more.
Sport and fitness
Extracurricular courses and programs Get active with our state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool,
Through collaborations with industry partners, we offer a wide range of recreational and fitness courses, social
a range of free leadership, entrepreneurial and other sports and more.
courses to expand your skillset and advance your career.
Student clubs and faculty societies
Food and drink With more than 140 clubs and societies you’re sure to find
Enjoy a variety of cuisines (catering for all dietary a perfect fit.
requirements) from cafés and a range of food outlets on
campus and in the neighbourhood. UWA app
Find events on campus, connect with friends and discover
Health promotion all the tools to get ahead.
Gain knowledge in various areas across community health
and wellbeing to improve the lives of your peers. Volunteering
There are opportunities to get involved on or off campus
Postgraduate Student Space to support a cause, organisation, charity or group.
Enjoy dedicated postgraduate study spaces on campus.
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Support
services
You’ll have plenty of support and help when Getting started
you get to UWA. Here are just a few of the Take part in orientation activities, receive mentoring from
services we offer. an experienced student (UniMentor) and support from
the UWA team to help you settle into uni life.
Academic support
One-on-one support, study skills workshops Health and wellbeing
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(STUDYSmarter), extensive online resources and more. Confidential medical, welfare and mental-health support
with a variety of specialist services and a pharmacy on
Career support campus. If you're looking for a doctor or GP, there's a
Personalised career advice, industry mentoring, online Medical Centre on campus, as well as counsellors, mental
resources, networking events, workshops and more. health nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists and more.
Childcare services International student support
Available for children aged six weeks to five years, plus Our dedicated support services will help you settle into
after-school and vacation care for primary school-aged Australia and UWA life.
children.
Safety
Course advice A security team is on campus 24/7 and is available to
Advice on study plans, enrolment, scholarships, studying walk you to your car, bus stop or UWA accommodation
abroad, extracurricular activities and more. after hours.
Disability support UWA Student Guild
Perform at your academic best with support for any Run by students, for students, to make sure you have the
disability, whether a physical or mental health condition. best university experience possible.
UWA can help, no matter if your condition is ongoing,
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Student Exchange and
Study Abroad program
Explore the world without
taking a gap year or time out
from your degree.
150+ STUDENT-EXCHANGE
PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
30 COUNTRIES TO EXPLORE
ACROSS FIVE CONTINENTS
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AVAILABLE
TRAVEL THE WORLD WHILE
YOU STUDY
ENHANCE YOUR
EMPLOYABILITY
MAKE LIFELONG FRIENDS
INCREASE YOUR
INDEPENDENCE AND
CONFIDENCE “Words can’t explain how amazing
exchange was. It was a once-in-a-
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A
NEW CULTURE lifetime opportunity and extremely
CHOOSE YOUR OWN
rewarding to meet so many new
EXPERIENCE, FROM TWO people who will be friends for life.”
WEEKS TO A YEAR
ELLEN
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
uwa.edu.au/study/global BURLINGTON, UNITED STATES15
Our Partner Universities
AUSTRIA GERMANY RÉUNION UNITED STATES
University of Vienna Albert-Ludwigs University of National School of Architecture Boston College
Vienna University of Economics Freiburg of Montpellier Indiana University
and Business Administration Eberhard-Karls University of Iowa State University
SINGAPORE
Tübingen Kansas State University
BELGIUM Nanyang Technological
Free University of Berlin Montana State University
Catholic University of Leuven University
Heinrich Heine University North Carolina State University
National University of Singapore
BRAZIL Düsseldorf Pacific University
Singapore Management
Pontifícia Universidade Católica Humbolt University of Berlin Purdue University
University
do Paraná - PUCPR Ludwig Maximilian University State University of New York at
of Munich SOUTH KOREA Brockport
CANADA
RWTH Aachen Korea University University of Alabama at
Dalhousie University
University of Stuttgart Seoul National University Birmingham
HEC Montréal
WHU Otto Beisheim School of Sogang University University of Denver
McGill University
Management Sungkyunkwan University University of Illinois at Urbana-
McMaster University
Yonsei University Champaign
Queen’s University HONG KONG
University of Maryland
Simon Fraser University The Chinese University of Hong SPAIN
University of Massachusetts
University of Alberta Kong Autonomous University of
Amherst
University of British Columbia University of Hong Kong Barcelona
University of New Mexico
University of Calgary Comillas Pontifical University
IRELAND University of Notre Dame du
Université of Montréal
Trinity College Dublin SWEDEN Lac
University of Ottawa
University College Dublin Lund University University of Pennsylvania
University of Toronto
Stockholm University University of Rochester
University of Waterloo ISRAEL
Swedish University of University of South Dakota
Western University Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Agricultural Sciences University of Texas at Austin
CHILE ITALY Uppsala University University of Vermont
Pontificia Universidad Católica Bocconi University University of Washington
SWITZERLAND
de Chile Catholic University of the University of West Alabama
University of St Gallen
Sacred Heart Willamette University
CHINA, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC University of Zurich
Polytechnic University of Milan
OF
THAILAND
Beijing Language and Culture JAPAN
Chulalongkorn University
University Akita International University
Fudan University Chuo University UNITED KINGDOM
Nanjing University Kansai Gaidai University Bader International Study
Peking University Kobe University Centre (Queen’s University)
Renmin University Kwansei Gakuin University Cardiff University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Nagoya University Durham University
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Tsinghua University Okayama University Loughborough University
University of Science and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific Manchester Business School
Technology China University Queen Mary University of
Xi’an Jiaotong University Ritsumeikan University Kyoto London
Zhejiang University Sophia University Royal Holloway University of
Waseda University London
DENMARK
University College London
Åarhus University MEXICO
University of Aberdeen
Copenhagen Business School Ibero-American University
University of Bath
Technical University of Denmark
NETHERLANDS University of Bristol
University of Copenhagen
Leiden University University of Essex
FINLAND Maastricht University University of Exeter
Aalto University University College Maastricht University of Glasgow
University of Helsinki Utrecht University University of Leeds
University of Groningen University of Liverpool
FRANCE
Vrije University University of Manchester
Burgundy School of Business
ESSEC Business School University of Nottingham
NEW ZEALAND
Grenoble Alpes University University of Sheffield
University of Otago
Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 University of Southampton
NORWAY University of Sussex
Sciences Po Grenoble
Norwegian School of University of York
Sciences Po Lille
Economics and Business
Sciences Po Paris URUGUAY
Administration
New Sorbonne University Universidad de Montevideo
Norwegian University of Life
Paris 3
Sciences
National School of Architecture
Norwegian University of
of Montpellier
Science and Technology
University Sorbonne
University of Bergen
University of Strasbourg
University of Oslo
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Accommodation
at UWA
There are many options for good-quality accommodation close to the UWA
campus. Guaranteed accommodation is offered to new full-time students.
uwa.edu.au/guaranteed-accommodation
Living on campus
Make the most of your time at UWA and enjoy an amazing,
fully inclusive lifestyle. Our five residential colleges are
located directly opposite UWA, and offer a range of room
types suitable for postgraduate students. How to apply
1. Research the college websites to decide which suits
As well as your own secure, fully furnished room, you’ll get: you best.
• some meals (depending on college/room type), cleaning, 2. Apply online at livingoncampus.uwa.edu.au (ranking
utilities, internet and more included in your fees the colleges in order of personal preference).
• an action-packed calendar of events, activities and 3. You’ll be contacted directly by your first-preference
programs college within two weeks.
• p lenty of spaces in which to study, relax or be active
• an extensive range of personal and career Applications open 12 months in advance. We recommend
development opportunities applying as early as possible– you don’t have to wait until
• 24/7 support, whether you need help with study or just you receive an offer from UWA.
someone to talk to
Find out more: uwa.edu.au/colleges
• lifelong friends from all over the world.
Apply now: livingoncampus.uwa.edu.au
Contact us: residentialcolleges@uwa.edu.au
Fees: uwa.edu.au/study/live-on-campus/fees
S T C AT H ER I N E ’ S COLLEGE ST GEORGE’S COLLEGE
STC AT H E R I N E S . U WA . E D U . AU STGC.UWA .EDU. AU
ST THOMAS MORE COLLEGE UNIVERSITY HALL TRINIT Y RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE
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Living off campus
UWA owns and manages a range of apartments,
units and houses adjacent to campus that are
perfect if you’re seeking a more independent
lifestyle.
Ideal for postgraduate students and students
with families you'll live just a short walk away from
campus, the Swan River and a variety of local
shops and cafés. Properties are partially furnished
and you’ll be supported by UWA’s property
management team who understand the needs
of our students. Most of your neighbours are uni
students, too!
Whether you choose to rent a UWA-owned
property or one that is privately or commercially
listed, you'll take full responsibility for the property
and sign a rental contract for 6 or 12 months with
the option to renew and stay longer.
As a guide, the average cost of renting or leasing
an unfurnished one- or two-bedroom unit close
to UWA is between AUD$220 and AUD$500 per
week, but doesn't include utility connection fees
or ongoing costs such as electricity and/or gas,
telephone and food.
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uwa.edu.au/study/student-life/
accommodation/crawley-village-housing
Perth city student accommodation
Campus Perth and The Boulevard (by The
Student Housing Company) are purpose-built
student accommodation properties endorsed
by UWA. They offer a wide range of private and
shared room options with rates starting from
AUD$162 per week* and you’ll also have access
to a variety of social spaces and onsite support.
UWA Housing Database Both are located in Northbridge, Perth’s vibrant
UWA Accommodation provides an online housing social and cultural precinct, and close to public
database for students. Students who have been transport for easy access to UWA.
offered a place at UWA, but have not yet enrolled, can uwa.edu.au/study/student-life/
still create an account and access the database, which accommodation/cbd-accommodation
includes listings by UWA students or staff members
who have a vacant property or room available to rent.
accommodation.uwa.edu.au/housing-database
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Choose your
postgraduate degree
UWA offers a range of postgraduate degrees, and you can gain a qualification
in as little as six months. Select the one below that best suits your needs.
YOU WANT TO EXPAND OR UPDATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
YOUR INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE GRADUATE DIPLOMA
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
YOU WANT TO FOCUS ON A SPECIALISED
GRADUATE DIPLOMA
AREA OR CHANGE CAREERS
MASTER’S
GRADUATE DIPLOMA
YOU WANT TO GAIN A
MASTER’S
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
DOCTORATE
MASTER’S BY RESEARCH
YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH
DOCTORATE19
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (AQF level 8) HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH:
These short courses usually take six months to complete MASTER’S AND PHD (AQF level 9 or 10)
full time, or the equivalent in part-time study. They give If you enjoy working independently and have a specific
you fundamental knowledge for a specific discipline, interest in a topic that you’d like to rigorously explore,
making them ideal for developing an existing skillset or embarking on a higher degree by research could be for
getting started with an entirely new one. If you haven’t you. You should be curious, driven and naturally drawn
already completed a degree but have professional to a deep intellectual challenge. Your unique creativity
experience, a graduate certificate can be a great option, and critical thinking will help you contribute original
and you can use one as a standalone qualification or as a scholarship to a topic, and you’ll be closely mentored by a
possible stepping stone to a graduate diploma and/or a supervisor throughout your candidature.
master’s degree.
DOCTORATE (AQF level 10)
GRADUATE DIPLOMA (AQF level 8) A professional doctorate is ideal if you enjoy research and
Usually taking a year full time (or part-time equivalent), want to contribute to the knowledge base of your chosen
these build on what you learn in a graduate certificate, profession. It’s a pinnacle of expertise – one of the highest
with more in-depth knowledge. They are a good option qualifications you can achieve – and usually takes three to
if you’d like to return to study but don’t have the time four years full time (or part-time equivalent).
required for a master’s degree. Your graduate diploma
can be used as a qualification by itself, or can lead into a
master’s at a later date.
MASTER’S (AQF level 9)
For advancing your career prospects and standing out
in your chosen profession, a master’s degree is perfect. RESEARCH VS COURSEWORK
Normally running 1.5 to two years full time (or part-time Coursework degrees follow a set pattern
equivalent), they are highly regarded by employers for of learning, making them perfect if you’re
the high level of specialised industry knowledge and skills looking for a structured way to pick up
they give you. the skills you’re looking for. But if you’re
Depending on the course you choose, the course type keen to follow a more independent path to
may include one or more of the options below: knowledge, our higher degree by research
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• Coursework: you’ll take units involving class (HDR) programs are for you. UWA is one of
attendance, readings, assignments and exams, similar Australia’s top research-intensive universities,
to undergraduate studies but at an advanced level. and our research degrees offer a unique
• Coursework and dissertation: your course will opportunity to explore your passion or
include both coursework and research (up to 66.6%) follow your interest, while learning alongside
components. globally renowned experts.
• Thesis and coursework: your course will include both
research (more than 66.6%, but less than 100%) and
coursework components.
• Research: your course will include a supervised
research component.20 The University of Western Australia | uwa.edu.au/study
U WA P L A N T G R OW T H FAC I L I T Y #1 #1
IN AUSTRALIA AND IN AUSTRALIA AND
17TH IN THE WORLD 21ST IN THE WORLD
FOR AGRICULTURAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING
(ARWU 2020) (ARWU 2020)
Agricultural, Environmental
and Biological Sciences
From studying microorganisms to optimising industrial farms and restoring damaged
environments, these courses encompass diverse areas of science.
Advances in technology and science are transforming our Top five reasons to study Agriculture,
world at an incredible pace. Join us and tackle issues from
Environmental and Biological Sciences
food security to restoring and maintaining balance in our
natural environment. at UWA
• 1st in Australia for Agricultural Sciences, and
We offer courses in Agricultural Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science and Engineering (ARWU,
Environmental Science, Geoscience, Hydrogeology, Ocean 2020).
Leadership and more. These areas have seen and will • Facilities that support hands-on learning and world-
continue to see strong job growth in the future. class teaching and research.
joboutlook.gov.au • Partnerships with industry and government agencies.
• Award-winning researchers and academics.
Your research could include developing solutions • Prestigious scholarships available.
for better management of our limited land and water
resources, tackling the issues of greenhouse gas emissions
and deforestation, or treating plant and animal diseases
through medical science.21
Master of Agricultural REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course
Master of
Economics an applicant must have— Biological Science
(1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent
CRICOS CODE: 089266E qualification, as recognised by UWA; CRICOS CODE: 074948B
UWA COURSE CODE: 73530 and UWA COURSE CODE: 72520
COURSE TYPE: Coursework (b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted COURSE TYPE: Coursework or
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2 Average Mark of at least 50 per cent; Coursework and Dissertation
DURATION: 1.5-2 years full time and INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$41,700 per year (c) met the prerequisite for the chosen DURATION: 1.5-2 years full time
specialisation, as set out in (2) to (3). 2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$41,700 per year
(2) For the Agricultural Economics and
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Agribusiness specialisations, an applicant
Agricultural consultant, economist, must have successfully completed prior
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
policy analyst studies at a tertiary level in either science, Biologist, conservation biologist,
statistics, mathematics or economics; or in wildlife officer
a related cognate discipline, as recognised
The Master of Agricultural Economics
by UWA.
is a globally relevant applied economics The Master of Biological Science teaches
(3) For the Crop and Livestock Farming
degree tailored to the field of agriculture. Systems , Genetics and Breeding,
you techniques ranging from molecular
The core themes of the course are Integrated Pest Management, Agricultural and genetic analysis, to data collection
applied economic analysis, policy Technology and Soil Science and Plant from whole populations, communities
Nutrition specialisations, an applicant must and ecosystems, to big-data synthesis
analysis, and agribusiness management
have successfully completed prior studies
and analysis. The academic staff have science. After graduating, you’ll
at a tertiary level in science, as recognised
extensive real-world experience in the by UWA.
understand how species and ecosystems
agribusiness and government sector can be managed, conserved and
which makes graduates well-suited to uwa.edu.au/study/m/agricultural- restored. You’ll also be able to provide
employment in both government and science clues to advance food production, the
industry positions. treatment of plant and animal diseases,
International Postgraduate Course Guide 2021–22 | Agricultural, Environmental and Biological Sciences
and medical science.
REQUIREMENTS Master of REQUIREMENTS
Biological Arts
To be considered for admission to this course
an applicant must have— To be considered for admission to this course
(1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent an applicant must have—
qualification, as recognised by UWA; CRICOS CODE: 083855K (1) (a) a Bachelor of Science, or an
and UWA COURSE CODE: 71530 equivalent qualification, as
(b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted COURSE TYPE: Coursework and recognised by UWA; and
Average Mark of at least 50 per cent. Dissertation (b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2 Average Mark of at least 50 per cent;
uwa.edu.au/study/m/agricultural- DURATION: 1.5-2 years full time and
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$41,700 per year (c) met the prerequisite for the chosen
economics
specialisation, as set out in (2) to (3).
(2) For the Conservation Biology
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
specialisation, an applicant must have
Master of Academic, artistic director, visual arts
professional
successfully completed prior studies at a
Agricultural Science
tertiary level in biology (excluding human
biology), or in a related cognate discipline,
This course is designed for experienced as recognised by UWA.
CRICOS CODE: 074945E art practitioners, scientists or humanities (3) For the Marine Biology specialisations,
UWA COURSE CODE: 72510 an applicant must have successfully
scholars who wish to engage with
COURSE TYPE: Coursework or completed prior studies at a tertiary
Coursework and Dissertation creative bioresearch. The course focuses level in either marine science or biology
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2 on recent advances in life sciences, (excluding human biology), or in a related
DURATION: 1.5-2 years full time both in theory and practice. Emphasis cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA.
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$41,700 per year is placed on critical thought, ethical and (4) For the Zoology specialisation, an
applicant must have successfully
cultural issues and cross-disciplinary
completed prior studies at a tertiary level
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES experimentation in art and science. in animal science, or in a related cognate
Agricultural consultant, agricultural discipline, as recognised by UWA.
scientist, environmental manager REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course uwa.edu.au/study/m/biological-
World populations and economies are an applicant must have— science
increasing their demands for food and (1) (a) a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor
of Arts, or Bachelor of Fine Arts,
fibre. Agricultural systems are placed
or an equivalent qualification, as
under pressure to meet environmental, recognised by UWA; and
social and economic goals. To maintain (b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted
or increase production levels, an Average Mark of at least 50 per cent.
understanding of the complex factors
that shape agricultural systems is uwa.edu.au/study/m/biological-
required. Gain the knowledge and skills arts
needed for a future in the rapidly evolving
field of agricultural science.22 The University of Western Australia | uwa.edu.au/study
Master of Master of Master of Geoscience
Biotechnology Environmental CRICOS CODE: 074954D
CRICOS CODE: 083859F
Science UWA COURSE CODE: 72550
COURSE TYPE: Coursework or
UWA COURSE CODE: 71580
CRICOS CODE: 074951G Coursework and Dissertation
COURSE TYPE: Coursework or
UWA COURSE CODE: 72530 INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
Coursework and Dissertation
COURSE TYPE: Coursework or DURATION: 2 years full time
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
Coursework and Dissertation 2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$41,700 per year
DURATION: 1.5-2 years full time
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$41,700 per year
DURATION: 1.5-2 years full time CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$40,700 per year
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Geologist, hydrogeologist, geological
Biotechnologist, biomanufacturing surveyor
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
specialist, business development Environmental consultant,
manager Knowledge of past and present earth
environmental manager, environmental
processes is fundamental for predicting
scientist
This is a signature program that sets future changes in environments and
us apart from other universities by climate as well as contributing to the
This master’s degree will develop your
offering a thorough grounding in management of vital resources. Gain
practical experience in dealing with
state-of-the-art biotechnology and high-level skills in interpretation and
issues such as climate change, water
combining this with training in enterprise integration of geoscience data applied
resource management, sustainable
and commercialisation. This includes to understand the location, origin and
natural resource use, and the
developing the theory of genetics and evolution of important resources and
rehabilitation of degraded or polluted
molecular biology in parallel with skills other geoscience problems.
environments. You’ll gain advanced skills
training in practical techniques such as and knowledge in the monitoring and
genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, REQUIREMENTS
assessment of environmental systems To be considered for admission to this course
recombinant DNA methods, and basic using field, laboratory, modelling and an applicant must have—
and advanced bioinformatics. statistical methods and techniques. (1) (a) a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent
qualification, as recognised by UWA;
REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS and
To be considered for admission to this course (b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted
To be considered for admission to this course
an applicant must have— Average Mark of at least 50 per cent;
an applicant must have—
(1) (a) a Bachelor of Science, or an and
(1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, as
equivalent qualification, as (c) successfully completed prior tertiary
recognised by UWA; and
recognised by UWA; and study in geology, or in a related
(b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted
(b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted cognate discipline, as recognised by
Average Mark of at least 50 per cent;
Average Mark of at least 50 per cent; UWA.
and
and (c) met the prerequisite for the chosen
(c) met the prerequisite for the chosen specialisation. uwa.edu.au/study/m/geoscience
specialisation. (2) For the Environmental Management or
(2) For the Biochemistry and Molecular Environmental Economics specialisations,
Biology specialisation, an applicant must
have—
an applicant must have completed prior
studies at a tertiary level in either science, Master of
(a) successfully completed
intermediate units at a tertiary level
engineering, economics, natural resource Hydrogeology
management, urban and regional
in biochemistry, or equivalent, as planning, or policy studies, or a related
recognised by UWA; and CRICOS CODE: 074963C
cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA.
(b) successfully completed intermediate UWA COURSE CODE: 72540
(3) For the Catchments and Water or
units at a tertiary level in molecular COURSE TYPE: Coursework or
Environmental Rehabilitation or Sensing
biology, or equivalent, as recognised Coursework and Dissertation
and Data Science specialisations, an
by UWA. INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
applicant must have completed prior
(3) For the Environmental and Agricultural DURATION: 1.5-2 years full time
studies at a tertiary level in either earth,
Biotechnology specialisation, an applicant 2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$41,700 per year
environmental, engineering, biological
must have successfully completed or physical sciences, or a related cognate
Chemistry ATAR, or CHEM1003 discipline, as recognised by UWA. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Introductory Chemistry, or equivalent, as (4) For the Marine and Coastal specialisation, Hydrogeologist, environmental
recognised by UWA. an applicant must have completed prior consultant, researcher
(4) For the Genetics and Genomics studies at a tertiary level in either marine,
specialisation, an applicant must have environmental, engineering, biological
successfully completed intermediate units Hydrogeology deals with the
or physical sciences, or a related cognate
at a tertiary level in genetics, or equivalent, discipline, as recognised by UWA. distribution and flow of groundwater
as recognised by UWA. beneath Earth's surface and the
(5) For the AQUAtech specialisation,
uwa.edu.au/study/m/ interaction of groundwater with the
an applicant must have successfully
completed Chemistry ATAR, or environmental-science atmosphere, biosphere and Earth's crust
equivalent, as recognised by UWA. via chemical, physical and biological
processes in groundwater systems. This
uwa.edu.au/study/m/biotechnology course will develop your understanding
of these complex and dynamic23
processes and the impacts of human
activity and environmental change on
Master of Ore This course enables you to develop
skills in geological and geophysical data
groundwater systems. Deposit Geology analysis and integration of datasets
related to sedimentary basin analysis
CRICOS CODE: 015855G
REQUIREMENTS and petroleum geoscience. Emphasis is
UWA COURSE CODE: 70590
To be considered for admission to this course placed on the development of practical
COURSE TYPE: Coursework
an applicant must have—
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2 skills underpinned by conceptual
(1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent
DURATION: 1 year part time knowledge, and the application of both
qualification, as recognised by UWA;
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$41,700 per year to solving problems related to basin
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted history and petroleum exploration
Average Mark of at least 50 per cent; CAREER OPPORTUNITIES through coursework and research project
and Geologist, mining consultant, researcher components of the course.
(c) successfully completed prior tertiary
study in geology, environmental
With world-class ore bodies becoming REQUIREMENTS
engineering, environmental science
(including units in hydrology or more difficult to find, there is an increasing To be considered for admission to this course
equivalent), or hydrogeology, or recognition that geologists require new an applicant must have—
in a related cognate discipline, as approaches and skills in order to discover (1) (a) a Bachelor of Geology, or an
recognised by UWA. equivalent qualification, as
significant deposits into the future. The
recognised by UWA; and
Master of Ore Deposit Geology has been (b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted
uwa.edu.au/study/m/
designed for practicing geoscientists who Average Mark of at least 50 per cent.
hydrogeology
want to gain up-to-date knowledge and
skills relevant to economic geology and uwa.edu.au/study/m/petroleum-
mineral exploration. geoscience
Master of Ocean
Leadership REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course
Master of Science
International Postgraduate Course Guide 2021–22 | Agricultural, Environmental and Biological Sciences
CRICOS CODE: 096270F an applicant must have—
UWA COURSE CODE: 62540 (1) (a) a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience,
or an equivalent qualification, as
CRICOS CODE: 058945E
COURSE TYPE: Coursework UWA COURSE CODE: 70630
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2 recognised by UWA; and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted
COURSE TYPE: Thesis and Coursework
DURATION: 2 years full time INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$42,200 per year Average Mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
DURATION: 1 year full time
(c) at least two years of professional
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$40,100 per year
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES experience in a relevant occupation;
Marine researcher, renewable energy or CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
developer, marine conservationist, (2) (a) a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience Academic, university lecturer, scientist
renewable energy, government, with Honours, or an equivalent
qualification, as recognised by UWA;
offshore oil and gas, not-for-profit and The Master of Science is a research
and
aquaculture (b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted degree allowing you to gain advanced
Average Mark of at least 50 per cent. knowledge in your chosen area of
The Master of Ocean Leadership study: Agriculture and Environment,
develops your ocean-related leadership uwa.edu.au/study/m/ore-deposit- Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences,
skills and expertise across marine science, geology Human Sciences, Molecular Sciences
engineering, law, resource economics or Psychological Science. You’ll gain
and environmental management. This advanced understanding and skills
will enable you to strategically manage Master of Petroleum in your chosen area of study through
human challenges in ocean systems and
to implement solutions for the future of
Geoscience undertaking a supervised research
project and coursework units that include
our coasts and seas. CRICOS CODE: 093309J a literature review/proposal unit and an
UWA COURSE CODE: 73540 advanced coursework unit.
REQUIREMENTS COURSE TYPE: Coursework or
To be considered for admission to this course Coursework and Dissertation
REQUIREMENTS
an applicant must have— INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
To be considered for admission to this course
(1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent DURATION: 2 years full time
an applicant must have—
qualification, as recognised by UWA; 2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$41,700 per year
(1) (a) a Bachelor of Science with at least
and upper second class honours (2A),
(b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted CAREER OPPORTUNITIES or an equivalent qualification, as
Average Mark of at least 50 per cent. recognised by UWA; and
Geoscientist, mining consultant,
(b) a written agreement by a suitable
geophysicist
uwa.edu.au/study/m/ocean- research supervisor.
leadership
uwa.edu.au/study/m/science24 The University of Western Australia | uwa.edu.au/study
Master of Science
Communication
CRICOS CODE: 061841J
UWA COURSE CODE: 51580
COURSE TYPE: Coursework or
Coursework and Dissertation
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
DURATION: 1.5-2 years full time
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$39,500 per year
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Communications officer, health
promotion officer, marketing officer
Science communicators use their
knowledge of science to help raise the
level of understanding about important Professor Richard J Hobbs FAA is a
issues in science, bridging the gap UWA professor, IAS Distinguished
between the scientific community Fellow and an internationally
and the public. This course is aimed at renowned ecologist. The Australian
students who already have a background Academy of Science Fellow also
in science or communication and wish to heads up the Ecosystem Restoration
learn the principles and practical skills of and Intervention Ecology Research
effective science communication. Group (ERIE) and was awarded an
ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship
REQUIREMENTS for his research into ‘Intervention
To be considered for admission to this course ecology: managing ecosystems in
an applicant must have— the 21st century’.
(1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent
qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
Professor Hobbs is a highly cited
(b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted author who has written extensively
Average Mark of at least 50 per cent on:
uwa.edu.au/study/m/science- • vegetation dynamics and
communication management
• ecosystem fragmentation
• ecosystem rehabilitation and
restoration
• landscape ecology
• conservation biology.
Currently, his research focuses on
managing and restoring ecosystems
in a rapidly changing world – and
there’s no place more ideal to do that
than Western Australia.
Over his career, he has worked
with the CSIRO Division of Wildlife
and Ecology in Western Australia
and worked on the dynamics of
fragmented ecosystems in the
Wheatbelt, becoming the Officer in
Charge of the Western Australian
laboratory in 1997. In 2000
Professor Hobbs took up a Chair in
Environmental Science at Murdoch
University and was awarded an ARC
Australian Professorial Fellowship in
2006.25
“Western Australia, and the South West
in particular, is one of five of the most diverse
parts of the planet, so as an ecologist it’s a
fascinating place to be. We’re still learning
so much about the plants and animals here,
still discovering new ones, so it’s a biological
International Postgraduate Course Guide 2021–22 | Agricultural, Environmental and Biological Sciences
frontier.”
PROFESSOR RICHARD HOBBS
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED ECOLOGIST26 The University of Western Australia | uwa.edu.au/study
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Architecture, Design
and Planning
Study Architecture, Design and Planning to create cities, cultures and communities for a
sustainable future.
Creative and strategic thinkers come together to push Top five reasons to study Architecture,
the boundaries of knowledge, culture, habitats and
Design and Planning at UWA
landscapes. At UWA, you’ll be part of a community
• Learn from award-winning, internationally
that aims to understand the architecture, landscape and
recognised teachers and practitioners.
art of Australian cities and housing, creating an impact on
• All courses have strong practical and
Australia and the world.
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• Impressive industry and community engagement
Our courses prepare you for a wide range of careers in
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Master of Architecture Building Information GRADUATE DIPLOMA
CRICOS CODE: 084738G
Modelling CRICOS CODE: 102292A
UWA COURSE CODE: 25340
UWA COURSE CODE: 25520 INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
COURSE TYPE: Coursework or CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DURATION: 0.5 years full time
Coursework and Dissertation Architect*, digital engineer*, 2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$18,400 full course
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2 project manager
DURATION: 2–3.5* years full time REQUIREMENTS
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$37,400 per year To be considered for admission to this course
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
an applicant must have—
is a new paradigm in construction. The
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent
industry uses 3D models as the basis of a qualification, as recognised by UWA;
Architect, urban designer, project
building inception, design, construction and
manager
management and facilities management. (b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted
Mastery of BIM puts you at the forefront Average Mark of at least 50 per cent;
The Master of Architecture course and
of the construction industry, allowing you
provides an education in the (c) at least two years’ professional
to have a direct impact on the quality of experience in a relevant occupation;
conceptualisation, design and
our built environment and to become a and
construction of buildings and other
decision-maker rather than simply a team (d) successfully completed prior
structures across a range of types study in a field relevant to Building
member.
and scales. You’ll develop an ability to Information Modelling;
integrate information drawn from a range or
* With relevant prior qualifications
(2) significant work experience including
of subject areas, and acquire advanced
at least five years with a material level of
knowledge and skills that prepare you
MASTER'S responsibility.
for successful careers in the creative and
diverse world of architectural practice. CRICOS CODE: 094494F uwa.edu.au/study/gd/building-
UWA COURSE CODE: 25540
information-modelling
COURSE TYPE: Coursework
SPECIALISATIONS
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
Building Information Modelling; Landscape
DURATION: 1 year full time
Design; Social Impact Design; Urban Design
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$36,800 per year Master of Landscape
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
REQUIREMENTS
Architecture
The Master of Architecture is professionally
accredited and meets the requirements of the To be considered for admission to this course
CRICOS CODE: 084739F
International Postgraduate Course Guide 2021–22 | Architecture, Design and Planning
Architects Board of Western Australia and the an applicant must have—
UWA COURSE CODE: 25550
Australian Institute of Architects. Following the (1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent
COURSE TYPE: Coursework or
completion of the course, you must undertake qualification, as recognised by UWA;
Coursework and Dissertation
a minimum of two years’ professional work and
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
experience under the direction of a registered (b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted
DURATION: 2–3* years full time
architect, and then pass the Architectural Average Mark of at least 50 per cent;
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$36,800 per year
Practice Examination (APE) before being and
eligible to register as an architect in Australia. (c) at least two years’ professional
experience in a relevant occupation; CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
REQUIREMENTS and Landscape architect, landscape
To be considered for admission to this course (d) successfully completed prior architectural draftsperson,
an applicant must have— study in a field relevant to Building
environmental manager
(1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent Information Modelling.
qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and * With relevant prior qualifications The Master of Landscape Architecture
(b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted provides an education in the design,
Average Mark of at least 60 per cent.
uwa.edu.au/study/m/building- management and resilience of natural
information-modelling and built landscapes for the benefit of
* 2 years for students with an undergraduate major in
our communities and to improve the
Architecture or up to 3.5 years full time for students
without previous studies in Architecture.
quality of the environment. Students gain
the knowledge and skills to respond to
uwa.edu.au/study/m/architecture complex issues such as climate change
and biodiversity loss by applying systems
thinking and creative practice to develop
long-term, multi-scale solutions.28 The University of Western Australia | uwa.edu.au/study
SPECIALISATIONS
Environmental Planning; Research;
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course
Master of Urban and
Urban Design an applicant must have— Regional Planning
(1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION qualification, as recognised by UWA; CRICOS CODE: 074960F
The Master of Landscape Architecture and UWA COURSE CODE: 72560
is accredited by the Australian Institute (b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted COURSE TYPE: Coursework or
of Landscape Architects. After finishing Average Mark of at least 50 per cent; Coursework and Dissertation
the Master of Landscape Architecture, and INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
graduates must complete at least two years of (c) successfully completed prior study in DURATION: 1.5–2 years full time
professional practice before being eligible to a field relevant to urban design; 2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$41,700 per year
become a registered landscape architect. or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in
Urban Design or Graduate Diploma in
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
REQUIREMENTS Urban and town planner, principal
Urban Design at UWA.
To be considered for admission to this course
an applicant must have—
planner, urban growth coordinator
(1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent uwa.edu.au/study/m/urban-
qualification, as recognised by UWA; design Urban and regional planners ensure
and that cities, towns and regions have
(b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted
GRADUATE DIPLOMA vibrant economies and communities,
Average Mark of at least 60 per cent.
provide for a high quality of life, and
CRICOS CODE: 058210M
* Two years for students with an undergraduate major are environmentally sustainable. To
UWA COURSE CODE: 25310
in Landscape Architecture or up to three years INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2 achieve this, planners need a good
full time for students without previous studies in DURATION: 1 year full time understanding of the way in which
Landscape Architecture. 2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$36,800 full societies, economies and environments
course operate and interact. This master’s
uwa.edu.au/study/m/landscape-
architecture provides knowledge of concepts and
REQUIREMENTS methods in urban and regional planning
To be considered for admission to this course
and is ideal if you’d like to upskill or start a
an applicant must have—
Urban Design (1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent
qualification, as recognised by UWA;
career in planning.
and PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted The Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Urban designer, architect*, city/town Average Mark of at least 50 per cent; is accredited by the Planning Institute of
planner and Australia (PIA) and graduates are eligible
(c) successfully completed prior study in to apply for membership in the Urban and
a field relevant to urban design; Regional Planning chapter.
Explore the urban jungle, studying at
or
the Australian Urban Design Research (2) completed a Graduate Certificate in REQUIREMENTS
Centre, and develop techniques of Urban Design at UWA. To be considered for admission to this course
sustainable urban design suited to this an applicant must have—
urban century. Develop an in-depth uwa.edu.au/study/gd/urban- (1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent
understanding of urban design theories design qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
and issues, techniques of urban analysis
(b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted
and skills for the design and development GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Average Mark of at least 50 per cent;
of sustainable neighbourhoods and or
CRICOS CODE: 058209D
cities. (2) completion of the Graduate Certificate in
UWA COURSE CODE: 25210
Urban and Regional Planning;
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2
or
* With relevant prior qualifications DURATION: 0.5 years full time
(3) significant work experience including
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$18,400 full course
at least five years with a material level of
MASTER'S responsibility.
REQUIREMENTS
CRICOS CODE: 074757J To be considered for admission to this course
UWA COURSE CODE: 25530 uwa.edu.au/study/m/urban-and-
an applicant must have—
COURSE TYPE: Coursework or (1) (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent
regional-planning
Coursework and Dissertation qualification, as recognised by UWA;
INTAKE: Semester 1, Semester 2 and
DURATION: 2 years full time (b) the equivalent of a UWA Weighted
2021 TUITION FEE: AUD$36,800 per year Average Mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
SPECIALISATIONS (c) successfully completed prior study in
Environmental Planning; Landscape Design; a field relevant to urban design;
Urban and Regional Planning or
(2) significant work experience including
at least five years with a material level of
responsibility.
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