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  2. Postgraduate - Graduate Certificates
  3. Postgraduate - Graduate Diplomas
  4. Postgraduate - Masters by coursework
  5. Postgraduate - Masters by research
  6. Postgraduate - Doctors of Philosophy
  7. Postgraduate - Professional Doctorates and Higher Doctorates

Undergraduate

    Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

    Understanding the origins and strategies for more equitable health and wellbeing for Aboriginal communities is the leading health issue in Australia.

    Accounting

    Speak the language of business as you learn to summarise, analyse and interpret financial information for shareholders, managers and other stakeholders.

    Agricultural Science

    Agricultural Science provides the technology and research for sustainable, profitable and ethical food production worldwide.

    Anatomy and Human Biology

    A major in Anatomy and Human Biology will let you discover how your body works, why it works that way, where people come from and how we are related to one another.

    Anthropology and Sociology
    Anthropology teaches you about the nature of humanity and the many different cultures of the world.
    Applied Computing
    Strong computing and data analysis skills are becoming necessary in an ever-increasing number of disciplines and workplace contexts.
    Archaeology
    Archaeology is the study of past human societies through their material remains–the things people leave behind.
    Architecture
    Architecture is concerned with the conceptualisation and design of individual buildings, urban configurations and landscapes in response to existing and emerging economic, technical and social needs and desires.
    Asian Studies
    Asian Studies encompasses a range of topics, including Asian societies, cultures, history, politics, religion and environmental issues.
    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    Biochemists and molecular biologists are interested in the molecular functions of all living organisms from the smallest bacterium to the largest whale.
    Biomedical Science
    The biomedical sciences help us understand disease, how it occurs, what happens and how we can control, cure and prevent it.
    Botany
    Botany is the scientific study of plants.
    Business Law
    Law is a fundamental business discipline. Its study allows you to develop a wider perspective on both the business and regulatory landscape and specialised expertise that will not only enrich your business career but can also lay the foundations for successful postgraduate studies in law.
    Chemistry
    Chemistry is central to virtually all areas of modern science and technology, providing a foundation for fields such as biochemistry, chemical engineering, food science, materials science, geology, nanotechnology and pharmacology.
    Chinese
    Chinese is the most widely-spoken language in the world and its study can open up extraordinary opportunities for your future.
    Classics and Ancient History
    Roman and Greek ancient civilisations provided the foundations for modern Western society.
    Communication and Media Studies
    Communication and Media Studies is one of the most exciting and rapidly-evolving areas of study in today's media-driven world.
    Computer Science
    Computing software and systems are becoming increasingly integral to our lives, revolutionising the world in which we live, work and communicate.
    Conservation Biology
    Conservation biology is the science of protecting and managing biodiversity.
    Economics (double major)
    A double major in Economics provides you with a concentrated program of study in economics.
    Economics (single major)
    Studying Economics, you will understand the way the world works - the stockmarket, national economies, and the world economy.
    Engineering Science
    Engineering is the creative application of science and mathematics to design solutions for global challenges.
    English and Cultural Studies
    With English and Cultural Studies, you will explore many areas of reading, writing and performance including the study of literature, film, theatre and creative and professional writing.
    Environmental Science
    Provides the research basis for solving environmental problems.
    Exercise and Health
    If you are you passionate about exercise and health and want to spread the word and educate others about keeping fit and being healthy, then this major is for you.
    Finance
    Finance is the lifeblood of the economy – in finance you will learn how money and projects come together.
    French Studies
    Studying French at UWA is not simply learning a language. It's an experience which will open your mind to different cultures and enrich you with history.
    Genetics
    Genetics is the study of biologically inherited traits as diverse as those that cause human disease, or allow a rare plant to live in only one isolated spot in the southwest, or result in a desirable characteristic found in a domestic animal used in agriculture.
    Geography
    Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, peoples, places and environments.
    Geology
    Geology studies the evolution and characteristics of the Earth.
    German Studies
    German is one of the most widely-spoken languages in Europe and as a result, can open doors to many enriching cultural experience.
    History
    Studying History introduces you to the way we create the collective memory of the human race. This is not as easy as it sounds, as our memory can play tricks.
    History of Art
    The History of Art major introduces you to art within the whole spectrum of our visual experience.
    Human Geography and Planning
    Human Geography and Planning is about understanding and guiding the development of cities and regions.
    Human Resource Management
    You will learn how to recruit, train and manage an effective workforce.
    Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage
    A major in Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage will allow you to explore the worldview and historical experiences of Indigenous peoples in Australia as well as critically analyse Western disciplinary constructs around Indigenous knowledges and peoples.
    Indonesian
    iA major in Indonesian enables you to achieve a high level of fluency in the language as well as learning about the culture and history of the country.
    Integrated Design
    Integrated Design involves the creation of objects, places and spaces in response to existing and emerging economic, technical and social needs and desires.
    Italian Studies
    Italian is a rewarding language to learn as it opens up the riches of Italy's cultural past and its dynamic present.
    Japanese
    Japanese is the language of one Australia's major trading partners and there is a high demand for graduates with knowledge of Japan and Japanese.
    Landscape Architecture
    Landscape Architecture is a design discipline primarily concerned with the quality of the environment.
    Law and Society
    The Law and Society major examines broad theoretical issues about the nature of law and society as well as how the relationship plays out in particular fields of legal and social policy at both domestic and international levels.
    Linguistics
    Linguistics is the study of the nature of human language.
    Management
    Management is the backbone of any organisation, providing organisational, operational, staffing and resourcing expertise that can be applied anywhere, anytime.
    Marine Science
    Marine Science focuses on the sustainable use and protection of the marine environment.
    Marketing
    Come behind the advertising jingles to investigate the real world of marketing – product and services marketing, branding, not-for-profit and social marketing, digital marketing, ethical consumer practices, and all the latest innovations in the field.
    Mathematics and Statistics
    Mathematics is humanity's most powerful tool for comprehending the universe and is essential for many fields of modern endeavour such as science, technology, engineering and finance.
    Medieval and Early Modern Studies
    Medieval and Early Modern Studies explores the culture and history of Europe between the 5th and 18th centuries.
    Microbiology and Immunology
    Microbes are organisms too small to be seen without a microscope and Microbiology is the study of these organisms and the role they play in health and disease and the environment.
    Music Studies
    Through Music Studies, you have the opportunity to learn music in a variety of ways including performance, composition, history and education.
    Natural Resource Management
    Natural resource managers guide sustainable development to protect environmental assets.
    Neuropsychology and Cognitive Science
    Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behaviour.
    Neuroscience
    A major in Neuroscience will allow you to explore how nervous systems work and how nervous system function can be restored after disease and injury to the brain.
    Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
    With Pathology and Laboratory Medicine you can explore the causes and mechanisms of human disease.
    Pharmacology
    A major in Pharmacology provides a modern understanding of how medicines produce their effects on the body and how such knowledge is used to alleviate suffering caused by disease.
    Philosophy
    The study of Philosophy involves thinking about some of the big questions we ask during our lifetime.
    Physics
    Physics is the key to understanding the world around us.
    Physiology
    Do you differ from a robot? Learn about the molecular and cellular machinery that makes up your body, as well as how it works in everyday life, and what causes disease.
    Political Science and International Relations
    Political Science and International Relations provides an understanding of governments and political systems in Australia and internationally.
    Population Health
    A major in Population Health will allow you to study the patterns of health and disease in society and to consider what we can do to improve the health of the community.
    Quantitative Methods
    Quantitative methods are used in a variety of subject areas such as science, economics, marketing, engineering, medicine, public health, psychology, education and sport.
    Science Communication
    Tell it like it is!
    Social and Applied Psychology
    Psychology is a fascinating and diverse area of study that touches upon many aspects of daily life. It seeks to answer questions about how and why people think and behave the way they do.
    Specialist Music Studies
    Specialist Music Studies is a stepping stone to a variety of careers in the music profession.
    Sport Science
    A Sport Science major provides you with expertise in the sport sciences and trains you for a career in the sport and recreation industries.
    Work and Employment Relations
    Blend politics, law, sociology, economics, history, and more as you investigate and challenge the policies and institutions designed to help both employers and employees get the most out of their relationship.
    Zoology
    Zoology focuses on the diversity of animals and how they survive, thrive and persist.

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