The University of Western Australia (UWA) Courses & Fees

Advance your knowledge in international law and open up career opportunities in government, non-government organisations, inter-governmental organisations, and private institutions where international law is relevant. Taught by a diverse team of international law experts with extensive backgrounds in practice and research in international law, our award-winning teaching staff bring a practical, real-world perspective to international law. This course is suited to both the current law practitioner and those pursuing a career in Australia or overseas relevant to international law in government, non-governmental organisations, inter-governmental organisations and private institutions where international law is relevant. The course is available to both law and non-law graduates, and is particularly complementary to other disciplines such as international relations, economics and history. Study begins with core units in the foundations of international law, theory, method and contemporary issues, as well as foundations of public international law. You can then specialise by electing units from areas such as international criminal, human rights, environmental, oil and gas, and World Trade Organization law. You can also undertake a major research paper to further deepen your knowledge and critique of a specific field of international law. You will apply the law to real-world situations and learn the skills needed to implement international law knowledge into the workplace, including research skills, oration and critical analysis.

The Master of Research is a program of independent, supervised research that can be taken in any discipline for which appropriate supervision is available and is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis. The Master of Research is a highly flexible course that mirrors the structure and breadth of the Master of Philosophy.

Opting for a Study Abroad Program - One Year is a good decision in Australia, considering its excellent future prospects. This bachelors program revolves around several aspects including General Primary And Secondary Education and spans 1 Years. Successful graduates can pursue careers as NA after the completion of their course. At the same time, they have to fulfill the criteria for admissions.

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Anthropology has been designed specifically to acquaint students with current developments in basic forensic sciences and particularly those medical and social sciences which are of direct relevance forensic anthropology. Forensic anthropology has practical applications in forensic investigations as well as humanitarian efforts for the investigation of both living and deceased individuals.

The Master of Architecture (Design) is a program of independent, supervised research leading to the presentation of an exhibition of architectural design equivalent in scope to the schematic design of a building of major cultural significance.

This course will facilitate the development of specific expertise in the chosen area(s) of study and a variety of generic skills which will complement specialised or professional degrees. The Graduate Certificate in Social Policy Practice is open to graduates with a bachelor degree. Students may proceed to the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work on completion.

This course provides advanced training in the field of infectious diseases including topics in Medical Microbiology, Tropical Infectious Diseases, and Public and Environmental Health Microbiology. The course is aimed at science-based and medical professionals intending to work in hospital diagnostic or research laboratories, medical clinics, government health departments and international agencies. Units in this course also have a practical emphasis enhanced by classes in laboratories.

This course introduces participants to theory as well as national and international educational practices that can be linked with their own experiences and, through dialogue and the sharing of ideas, enhance their knowledge and skills. It also provides participants with comprehensive preparation in conceptualising, conducting and reporting research in education. The course delivery arrangements are flexible and are particularly aligned with the needs of people in full time careers in the professions or management. Participants are encouraged to pursue coursework and research in their own particular areas of interest.

The Graduate Diploma in Urban Design is delivered by the Australian Urban Design Research Centre. You can choose to take this course on its own or it can provide a stepping stone to the Master of Urban Design. Students gain experience as individual designers and as a participant in an interdisciplinary group assigned to working on the complex nature of urban issues. You'll also gain preliminary experience in conducting independent research.

All candidates produce independent research with the guidance of a supervisor. Master of Music (in composition) Students are required to present for examination a portfolio consisting of a composition or group of compositions which show(s) advanced technical accomplishment and imaginative resource, and a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the portfolio. Master of Music (in musicology) Students are required to present for examination a thesis or a transcription and edition of a substantial body of music to be accompanied by a critical commentary. Master of Music (in performance) Students are required to present for examination a recital program which demonstrates advanced artistic integrity and technical accomplishment, and a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the recital. Master of Music (Orchestral Performance) At the end of the course, students are required to present for examination: recordings of their performance projects, where such recordings are available; a report of their performance program by the Orchestral Mentor assigned by WASO; and a thesis (of 8,000 to 10,000 words) on a topic related to one or more aspects of their performance program.

Opting for a Bachelor of Arts is a good decision in Australia, considering its excellent future prospects. This bachelors program revolves around several aspects including Arts, Humanities And Social Science and spans 3 Years. Successful graduates can pursue careers as Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Editor, Historian, Interpreter, Media Producer, Musician, Policy and Planning Manager, Program or Project Manager, Public Relations Professional. after the completion of their course. At the same time, they have to fulfill the criteria for admissions.

This course is taken in English, in any approved creative writing genre. The program is up to two years of independent, supervised creative writing and research towards the preparation of a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the creative work.

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work involves two compulsory units and a choice from a range of other advanced social work units, depending on availability. The course is open to social work graduates with a minimum of two years' experience as a professional social worker. Areas available for study include family-based practice, community and statutory practice, gender and cultural issues, issues of disability, as well as management. The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work is a one-year full-time course, or up to four years part time.

The Master of International Relations is a professionally oriented postgraduate course studied over three or four semesters (full-time equivalent). It offers you the opportunity to gain deep expertise in international relations, with a particular focus on our dynamic Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. The course provides you with knowledge, skills and networks to prepare you for a rewarding career in foreign affairs and diplomacy, government, international and non-governmental organisations, the media and education. The program is structured by a core component, where you will gain knowledge of the major sub-fields including International Relations Theory and Practice, International Security, International Political Economy, the Evolution of International Society, and Governance in the International System.

This course is designed for professionals in education who wish to expand their expertise and career possibilities. It will introduce you to theory as well as national and international educational practices. You will have the opportunity to connect these considerations with your own experiences. Through disciplined dialogue and the sharing of ideas and information, you will broaden your knowledge, improve your skills and develop your professional agency. The course also presents an opportunity to select an area of specialisation. In addition, a research component (comprising at least 25 per cent of your studies), provides an opportunity to develop research skills as a basis for further professional enquiry. The course delivery arrangements are flexible and particularly suited to the requirements of people in full-time careers. This course is also available in Singapore.

The course is led by highly qualified, experienced, research-active and accessible experts in the field, with strong ties to the profession and community services and you will benefit from our research-led teaching, based on up-to-date data allowing you to apply the most relevant theory to your social work practice. The Master of Social Work is the most established Masters course in WA, with Social Work being first taught at UWA in 1965 and is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

The Master of Rural and Remote Medicine is a broad-based degree for those wishing to pursue a career in teaching or research focused on rural and remote medicine. As rural and remote medicine is a generalist discipline, the range of research topics is very wide, from large-scale epidemiological studies to educational and qualitative or clinical studies.