Future Students

Although admission requirements are subject to variation, applicants are usually expected to have a first class or upper second class honours degree from an approved university.

Admission requirements for PhDs

On the recommendation of the appropriate Head of School, students within the following categories will normally be permitted to enrol in the PhD program (providing they reach the required English language competency)

• those who hold a Bachelor's degree with 2A Honours or better (or an equivalent qualification) from an approved university;
• those who hold a Master's degree by research from an approved university;
• those who hold a Master's degree by coursework which has a substantial research component from an approved university;
• those who have satisfactorily completed a PhD (preliminary) from this or another approved university, in the area of study to be undertaken for the PhD;
• those who have been awarded a scholarship to study towards a PhD at this University by the Scholarships Committee.

Applicants who have a Bachelor's degree only, but who have subsequent wide research experience may be considered for admission. Evidence of this research experience and of the school's approval of this research experience will be required.

International students must have a Master's degree or honours degree with upper second class (2A) honours or higher, or equivalent.

Admission requirements for Professional and Higher Doctorates

Admissions requirements for Professsional & Higher Doctorates vary depending on the program - you will need to check individual Doctorates and Higher Doctorates for admissions requirements.

Higher Degree by Research Preliminary Program

If you do not meet the normal entrance requirements, you may be permitted to enrol in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Preliminary program on the recommendation of the Head of School.

The course of study and research for the program is determined by the Head of School and usually involves a combination of coursework units and research projects over a period of up to one year full-time.

Although the HDR Preliminary program is considered a preparatory year for research students, entry to a Master by Research or PhD is not automatic. At the completion of the program, the Head of School must provide the Graduate Research and Scholarships Office with an assessment of the work completed and a recommendation on suitability for enrolment into a Master by Research or a PhD program.

The HDR Preliminary program is not considered a qualification in itself and no certificate of completion will be awarded.

• HDR Preliminary programs are administered by the relevant Faculty and applications are made directly to the Faculty. 
• Fees apply in the same manner as those for undergraduate studies, depending on whether you are an Australian citizen, permanent residents and/or New Zealand citizen or an International student.

CELT Bridging Course

If you are an international student completing the CELT Bridging Course at UWA as demonstration of research preparation for entry into a postgraduate research course, a minimum grade of B+ (75%) for the Research and Study Skills Portfolio is required.

Grades received in the CELT Bridging Course may also be used to satisfy English language requirements, as long as they meet the correct standard.