The University of Western Australia

UWA’s flexible course structure enables students to study customised undergraduate degrees and professional postgraduate degrees. Courses prepare graduates for the challenges of a changing world by honing their communication and critical thinking skills, and by promoting a global perspective.

Study programmes are offered by four faculties and the School of Indigenous Studies, and the Graduate Research School. The faculties are Arts, Business, Law and Education; Science; Engineering and Mathematical Sciences; and Health and Medical Sciences.

UWA research priorities include agriculture, astronomical and space science, biochem and cell biology, cardiovascular medicine, oceanography, and physical chemistry.

Master of Public Policy

Do you want to lead the way in creating a better world? The Master of Public Policy will give you a multi-disciplinary understanding of the role of government in economic activity and public policy decision making. With specialisations in economics, or public administration and governance, graduates are equipped for a variety of jobs including policy analysts and managers in the public sector.

Master of Data Science

The rise of data science is a global phenomenon and this course prepares graduates for international careers. Students will gain a detailed knowledge of contemporary data management and analysis technologies, including those for data collection and storage, visualisation, internet-based applications, and software project management.Students will benefit from close interaction with our leading research groups in ‘Complex Data Modelling’ and ‘Big Data Processing and Mining’ and their key industry partnerships that help inform teaching and course content.

Master of Asian Studies

The Master of Asian Studies is your pathway to an exciting and dynamic career in one of the world’s most influential and vibrant regions. With specialisations available in business, Chinese business law, and politics, and the option to incorporate language units in Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or Korean, graduates will find professional opportunities across the globe in government, education, business and non-government organisations.

Sport Science, Exercise and Health Majors

UWA is a nation-wide leader in sports science with an ERA ranking of 5. These majors, available to study at Bachelors level, incorporate theoretical knowledge combined with a hands-on approach and real-world experiences with practicum placements. By combining both majors in the Bachelor of Science, students may be eligible for accreditation as an Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Marine Science Major

Western Australia's marine environment is a biodiversity hotspot with up to 80 per cent of fish, invertebrates and other organisms found nowhere else in the world. This makes WA an ideal living laboratory for your studies. Marine Science includes marine biology and ecology, marine and coastal management, and oceanography. It combines knowledge of marine aquatic life with a solid understanding of the physical environment. This major also includes field work with field trips of two to six days.

Medical Sciences Major

The Medical Sciences major covers body structure and function, as well as the mechanisms of health and disease from the preclinical scientific disciplines including: anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and public health. This major will provide a strong basis from which you can direct your future studies in your chosen field in the health sciences, including any graduate places available in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.