This course is available to Australian and international students.
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Prerequisites and minimum scores
| Qualification and prerequisite subjects | Course entry score |
|---|---|
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
| 80 |
International Baccalaureate
| 29 |
Additional information
Alternatively, if you did not take or did not pass WACE Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D, but have a scaled score of 50 or more in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D (or equivalent), you may satisfy the mathematics prerequisite by taking an additional mathematics unit in first year.
Note 1: If you only have a scaled score of 50 or more in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D (or equivalent) this may extend the duration of the degree beyond the minimum 3 years.
Note 2: to complete this major within the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) will require a minimum ATAR of 98.00 (or equivalent).
English competency
University study demands strong English language competency. To be eligible for admission to a undergraduate program at UWA, you must demonstrate satisfactory performance in a UWA-approved test of English. This is the case even if English is your first language.
The minimum requirement is a scaled score of 50 or more in WACE English, Literature or English as an Additional Language/Dialect achieved at Stage 2 or Stage 3 – or an equivalent level of achievement in an interstate or international qualification.
Advanced standing
If you have undertaken prior tertiary study within the last five years, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit and/or exemption).
Applications for advanced standing are assessed upon acceptance of any offer of admission made by the University.
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Prerequisites and minimum scores
| Qualification and prerequisite subjects | Course entry score |
|---|---|
| French Baccalaureat | 12 |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP) | 66 |
| GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations | 8 |
| Western Australian Universities Preparatory Program (WAUPP) | 63 |
| Trinity College Foundation Program | 85 |
| Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) | 270 |
| Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec) | 60 |
| Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC) | 12 |
| Chinese Gao Kao | 525 |
| All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) | 12 |
| Indian School Certificate (CISCE) | 60 |
| Norwegian Vitnemål | 4.14 |
| Swedish Slutbetyg | 15.70 |
| German Abitur | 3.17 |
| Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels | 8 |
| South African National Senior Certificate | 4.60 |
These are the required prerequisites for applicants who have completed these particular qualifications.
If you are applying for a place based on other qualifications you need to demonstrate that you have knowledge at least equivalent to the subjects specified.
English competency
All prospective international students must meet the English language proficiency requirements of the University. The most common international examination used in applications is the IELTS (academic) and the University’s requirement is an overall score of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) for most coursework courses.
Please refer to our English language competency requirements to see a list of other accepted examinations. The University accepts a number of qualifications and any not listed will be considered on an individual basis.
Advanced standing
Students with previous tertiary level qualifications will be considered for advanced standing (credit).
