The University of Western Australia (UWA) Courses & Fees

Our program differs in many respects from others, most notable are: Our small yearly intake on average of 50 students are selected from a pool of applicants each year, which fosters an excellent learning culture. Our students study in small groups with ready access to academic and professional staff, plus a great level of peer support. Our students benefit from a lot of one-to-one interaction with academic and professional staff, particularly in the area of Pharmacy Practice, which greatly enhances our students' professional interpersonal skills. We are also in the very fortunate position to be able to offer every student the opportunity of work place based training not only in community but also in a number of major hospitals and aged care facilities. This provides students with insight into the various career pathways and exposes them to the very diverse range of health care in our society (primary, acute, women, children and aged care). For eligible students we offer alternative placements in rural Australia and International locations.

In today's healthcare education system, many involved in teaching are practising clinicians who require training as managers, teachers or policymakers. The course is designed to advance the skills of our healthcare educators by imparting a deeper understanding of issues around leadership, education, research and primary care to deliver the highest standard of medical and healthcare education. Health Professions Education fosters interdisciplinary discussion and collaboration and is designed to suit a range of health professionals who seek to develop their knowledge and skills in health professional education. Fundamental issues in health professional education are addressed and a range of options in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Education are offered. Students can also pursue a particular area of research interest within health professional education.

This course engages you with the contemporary challenges of addressing poverty and inequality globally through an emphasis on empirical evidence, real-world case studies, and debates. You'll develop the knowledge and skills to approach practical and policy challenges in a wide range of contexts by drawing on expertise from development geographers, political scientists, resource economists and development practitioners.

This course will qualify you as a primary school teacher (Foundation/Pre-primary to Year 6) with a comprehensive understanding of childhood development and learning. You'll focus on the interface between play-based learning and intentional teaching, with a special emphasis on the skills children need in developing literacy and numeracy, and be introduced to the breadth of learning required of children including science, the humanities and social science, the arts, and health and physical education. There will be opportunities to practise your teaching skills in authentic settings throughout the course and in professional practice placements.

Gain world-class specialised translation training at the largest language hub in Western Australia. In this course, you'll complete professionally endorsed translation training between English and one of eight Asian and European languages. Taken over one-and-a-half years or two years, this is the only course of its kind in Western Australia, offering professional translation training between English and one of the following languages: Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Although concentrating on translation proper (written), students are also introduced to interpreting (spoken translation). Furthermore, a Chinese interpreting specialisation is also available to students in combination with the English/Chinese language pair.

The foundations of audiological practice through lectures, tutorial and practical classes supplemented by simulation exercises (computer and tutorial) and workplace observational opportunities Solid research knowledge and skills including determining research needs, ethical research processes, research planning, budgeting, data collection, analysis and professional scientific writing. All students will complete an audiological research project related to an area of their interest A non-clinical pathway to hearing device and communications industries A pathway to the Master of Clinical Audiology course for those interested in a career as a clinical audiologist For international students, the opportunity to receive internationally recognised training to support audiological related prevention and management in their home countries

This double master's degree is the only one of its kind in Australia and teaches complementary skills in Business and Translation Studies. You'll complete translation training between English and one of eight Asian and European languages, alongside a commerce specialisation. The skills you develop will make you a bilingual professional employable in a broad range of national and international settings. The Master of Commerce and Master of Translation Studies is taught by leading practitioners and scholars in business and translation studies and provides a unique opportunity to develop your linguistic abilities and breadth across selected areas including accounting, business information and logistics management, economics, employment relations, finance, human resource management or marketing. It also provides students with specialised and advanced translation training between English and one of eight languages. You will learn to critically assess the latest theories and practices of translation studies and develop a professional understanding of ethics and technology essential to the modern translator, along with the ability to apply these in commercial settings.

The Master of Professional Accounting provides training in the technical aspects of the preparation of accounting data; develops your skills in the application of accounting information to solve problems and make decisions; and develops the important professional skills such as communication and critical thinking. You'll be able to complete the professional study requirements of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) qualification as part of this degree. This course provides an opportunity for graduates to obtain a qualification that is recognised by professional accounting bodies and the wider business community. Graduates who hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting should seek advice from the Business School before applying for this course.

The course seeks to create sought after professionals who have the knowledge and practical skills to manage and solve environmental challenges, from local to global, now and into the future. Tap into UWA's long history of multidisciplinary research into environmental systems, and benefit from our unique experience in identifying innovative technology and policy based solutions. The course is highly inter-disciplinary, providing students with a rigorous understanding of environmental processes, in parallel to studies in environmental policy and management approaches. Throughout the course students gain important skills in data analysis and interpretation, lab and field methods, plus GIS and remote sensing.

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.

The Master of Professional Accounting (Chartered Accounting) provides training in the technical aspects of the preparation of accounting data, develops your skills in the application of accounting information to solve problems and make decisions, and develops the important professional skills such as communication, working in teams and critical thinking.

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.

The Master of Forensic Anthropology enables you to undertake advanced studies in forensic anthropology, while developing an in-depth knowledge of the human skeleton. You'll gain a practical understanding of the scientist's role within the Australian legal system, and have the opportunity to explore various anthropological techniques using traditional and digital modalities. There is considerable diversity of research related to forensic anthropology, ranging from morphometrics through to computer-graphic facial reconstruction, and interdisciplinary research is encouraged. You are provided with a grounding in ethics and research methods in forensic science, relevant theory and method applicable to forensic anthropology and the related disciplines of odontology and archaeology, as well as the analytical and practical skills needed to provide expert testimony in court. After successful completion of eight coursework units you'll be able to specialise in a particular area of interest, gaining practical experience in an independent scientific study through the completion of a dissertation and data-based research projects of direct relevance to forensic anthropology.

The degree is run in collaboration with UWA museums and various external Western Australian public galleries, providing students with direct experience in curatorial research and exhibition presentation. Students also complete a placement in a public gallery and prepare a detailed comparative report (up to 5000 words) in relation to this placement.

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.

The MPhil is a highly flexible course that mirrors the structure and breadth of the Doctor of Philosophy. The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) can be taken in any discipline for which appropriate supervision supervision and resourcing are available.

Australia is known for its top-rated bachelors programs including the Bachelor of Music (Music Education and Pedagogy). This 3 years course covers various areas of study including Creative Arts, Design And Communication. The program also works as a gateway to fulfilling future careers as Music Coordinator, Music Educator, Music Journalist / Music Critic, Music Librarian, Music Researcher, Music Therapist, Musical Theatre Performer, Musician / Singer, Musicologist, Singing Teacher, Vocal Coach, Vocalist, Instrumental Teacher, Arts Administrator, Music Teacher, Music Theory Teacher, Music Tutor, Classroom Music Teacher as far as graduates are concerned. This course will definitely be a good choice for those interested in the field.

This professionally oriented course offers you the opportunity to gain expertise in international relations. It prepares you for a rewarding career in foreign affairs and diplomacy, government, international and non-governmental organisations, the media and education. The course offers credited internship options and engagement in our professional networks.

This course offers foundational knowledge about translation and develops skills in translating from and into English and one of eight languages. This course provides you with foundational knowledge about translation theory and practice, and will develop your skills in translating from and into English and your chosen language: Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean or Spanish. With lecturers being both academics and professional translators, their teaching is enriched with a wealth of theoretical and practical experience.

Australia is known for its top-rated bachelors programs including the Bachelor of International Relations. This 3 years course covers various areas of study including Business, Commerce And Management. The program also works as a gateway to fulfilling future careers as Political Adviser, Politician, Diplomatic corps, Product and Advertising Manager, Production Assistant, Public Servant, Publishing, Feature Writer, Film Director, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Aid Worker, Tourism, Humanitarian / Aid Worker, International Development Worker, Writer, Community Development Officer, PR Advisor, Community Outreach Worker, Community Project Manager, Social Inclusion Officer, Social Media Strategist, UN Human Rights Officer as far as graduates are concerned. This course will definitely be a good choice for those interested in the field.