You can study individual units at UWA through AccessUWA and use the results to compete for a place at the University.
AccessUWA is a program run by UWA Extension which enables you to study units without being formally admitted to a degree program at UWA. An upfront tuition fee is charged for each unit.
How it works
When you have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credit points of Access units (equivalent to one semester of full-time study or four six-point units) you are eligible to compete for a place at UWA through the University's normal admissions process, based on your results.
You can use AccessUWA study to gain entry to
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Science
Studying a minimum of 24 points through Access will make you eligible for consideration, but it does not guarantee selection. Find out how to apply for degree studies at UWA.
AccessUWA study cannot be used to compete for entry to the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) or Assured Entry Pathways in Medicine, Dentistry or Law.
Who is eligible
This entry pathway is available to Australian students and is often used by students whose Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) was not high enough to gain direct admission. Students undertaking AccessUWA study straight after high school should have achieved the WA Certificate of Education (or equivalent), as AccessUWA is not intended as an alternative to normal senior secondary qualifications.
Each year, a number of students who narrowly miss out on direct entry to UWA degrees complete AccessUWA studies during Semester One, satisfy English language competence and any prerequisite requirements, and gain formal entry to a UWA degree in Semester Two the same year.
Prerequisites
Completing study through AccessUWA does not automatically satisfy prerequisite requirements or the University's English Language Competence requirement. You may have already met these requirements through your Year 12 studies or other tests. We suggest you contact the Admissions Centre before enrolling through AccessUWA to discuss how you can satisfy these requirements.
Credit
If you are admitted to the University, a maximum of 24 points of study can be credited to your UWA academic record.
Further information
Mature-age students
If you're aged 20 or over, our Mature-age Access Program may enable you to get started at UWA without previous qualifications.