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Coursework admission requirements

These admission requirements and time limits apply to Australian and International students.

Admission requirements

As a rule, you must satisfy the following requirements for admission:

  • a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent
  • specific prerequisites for the course
  • UWA's English Language Competence requirement.

Time commitments

Courses are normally completed within the following periods.

Graduate certificates
  • six months full-time study or 12 months part-time study, in most cases
  • overall time limit of two years.
Graduate diplomas
  • one year full-time study or two years part-time study
  • overall time limit of four years.

A small number of diplomas require one semester of full-time study and two semesters of part-time study, with an overall time limit of two years.

Master's courses
  • two years full-time study or four years part-time study
  • overall time limit of eight years.

Further information

  • English Competency
  • How to apply
  • How to apply - coursework

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