Your guide to our Direct PathwaysConnecting you to your career of choice

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Choose your Direct PathwayIf you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Direct Pathways. A Direct Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses. The pathways combine a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice.

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How to ApplyTo select a Direct Pathway as one of your TISC preferences, enter the Pathway’s unique code when applying through TISC. For direct applications, quote the Direct Pathway you wish to undertake.

Direct Pathways have replaced Assured Entry Pathways.

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Direct Pathways

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Design

1. Architecture

2. Integrated DesignMaster of Architecture

5 years

Bachelor of Design

Master of Architecture

UWARD (Design)

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Design

1. Landscape Architecture

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Landscape Architecture

5 years

Bachelor of Design

Master of Landscape Architecture

UWLSD (Design)

Arts

1. One Arts major

2. Landscape Architecture

Master of Landscape Architecture

5 years Bachelor of Arts, Commerce or Science

Master of Landscape Architecture

UWLSA (Arts)

Commerce

1. One Commerce major

2. Landscape Architecture

Master of Landscape Architecture

5 years UWLSC (Commerce)

Science

1. One Science major

2. Landscape Architecture

Master of Landscape Architecture

5 years UWLSS (Science)

Studying Architecture at UWA provides you with a rich combination of experiences in creativity, the humanities and the sciences. You’ll learn about the conceptualisation, design and applications of individual buildings, specialist building projects, urban configurations and landscapes in response to existing and emerging economic, technical and social needs and desires.

Architecture PathwayMinimum ATAR 92.00

Landscape Architecture PathwaysMinimum ATAR 92.00

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. Chinese, German, French or Italian

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Translation Studies

5 years

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Translation Studies

UWTRA

“ After high school I was in search of a university that would enable me to study Italian and Indonesian. As UWA was the only university in WA to offer these two languages, it made my decision simple. The flexibility of the undergraduate course structure enabled me to explore different possibilities and my love of studying languages grew. I’m now one year away from becoming a professional translator and can’t wait to put into practice the skills and knowledge I obtained from UWA.”

- Allira Hanczakowski, Master of Translation Studies student

Translation Studies PathwayMinimum ATAR 90.00

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“ Throughout my postgraduate studies at UWA I’ve been given great opportunities to network with professionals from a wide range of industries. The MPE course provides a good mix of theory and practical work, necessary for a career in environmental engineering. UWA offers a supportive environment for learning and there are many opportunities to gain hands-on experience in your field of interest.”

- Hannah Dawson, Master of Professional Engineering graduate

Engineering PathwaysMinimum ATAR 92.00

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. One Arts major

2. Engineering Science

Master of Professional Engineering

5 yearsBachelor of Arts, Commerce or Science

Master of Professional Engineering (MPE)

UWMEA (Arts)

Commerce

1. One Commerce major

2. Engineering Science

Master of Professional Engineering

5 years UWMEC (Commerce)

Science

1. Engineering Science

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Professional Engineering

5 years UWMES (Science)

Engineering Early OffersProspective Engineering students with a predicted ATAR of 92 or above are eligible to receive an early offer to study at UWA in 2017. Applications are open from 04/07/16 and close 18/10/16.For more information, visit uwa.edu.au/early or contact Future Students on +61 8 6488 3939.

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Medicine PathwaysMinimum ATAR 99.00 Broadway/Rural Minimum ATAR 96.00

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. One Arts major

2. Medical Sciences Doctor of Medicine

6 years

Bachelor of Arts, Commerce or Science

Doctor of Medicine

UWMDA (Arts – Unbonded)

UWBMA (Arts – Bonded)

Commerce

1. One Commerce major

2. Medical Sciences Doctor of Medicine

6 years

UWMDC (Commerce – Unbonded)

UWBMC (Commerce – Bonded)

Science

1. Medical Sciences

2. Option, another UWA major

Doctor of Medicine

6 yearsUWMDS (Science – Unbonded)

UWBMS (Science – Bonded)

“ The flexibility at UWA defined my decision to take up my pathway to medicine. Whether I use my medical degree in a clinical context or pursue research, the time I’ve spent in my postgraduate degree at UWA will have adequately prepared me for however science evolves.”

– Nicholas Mattock, Doctor of Medicine student

Dentistry PathwaysMinimum ATAR 99.00 Broadway/Rural Minimum ATAR 96.00

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. One Arts major

2. Medical Sciences

Doctor of Dental Medicine

6 yearsBachelor of Arts, Commerce or Science

Doctor of Dental Medicine

UWDMA (Arts)

Commerce

1. One Commerce major

2. Medical Sciences

Doctor of Dental Medicine

6 years UWDMC (Commerce)

Science

1. Medical Sciences

2. Option, another UWA major

Doctor of Dental Medicine

6 years UWDMS (Science)

The Doctor of Dental Medicine is a professional degree course to train students to be fully registered in the dental profession. Students train in a state-of-the-art dental teaching and learning facility united with an oral health care clinic.

Podiatry PathwaysMinimum ATAR 94.00

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. One Arts major

2. Medical Sciences

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

5 yearsBachelor of Arts, Commerce or Science

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

UWPMA (Arts)

Commerce

1. One Commerce major

2. Medical Sciences

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

5 years UWPMC (Commerce)

Science

1. Medical Sciences

2. Option, another UWA major

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

5 years UWPMS (Science)

The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program prepares podiatrists to commence clinical practice as primary contact health care practitioners in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle.

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Pharmacy PathwaysMinimum ATAR 94.00

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. One Arts major

2. Medical Sciences Master of Pharmacy

5 yearsBachelor of Arts, Commerce or Science

Master of Pharmacy

UWPHA (Arts)

Commerce

1. One Commerce major

2. Medical Sciences Master of Pharmacy

5 years UWPHC (Commerce)

Science

1. Medical Sciences

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Pharmacy

5 years UWPHS (Science)

Social Work PathwaysMinimum ATAR 92.00

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. One Arts major

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Social Work

5 yearsBachelor of Arts, Commerce or Science

Master of Social Work

UWSWA (Arts)

Commerce

1. One Commerce major

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Social Work

5 years UWSWC (Commerce)

Science

1. One Science major

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Social Work

5 years UWSWS (Science)

Law PathwaysMinimum ATAR 97.00

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. One Arts major

2. Option, another UWA major

Juris Doctor 6 years

Bachelor of Arts, Commerce or Science

Juris Doctor (JD)

UWLWA (Arts)

Commerce

1. One Commerce major

2. Option, another UWA major

Juris Doctor 6 years UWLWC (Commerce)

Science

1. One Science major

2. Option, another UWA major

Juris Doctor 6 years UWLWS (Science)

“ The Juris Doctor was an immersive learning experience and quickly consolidated my understanding of the law. Academic staff were always willing to support research projects, and hands-on experiences such as mooting and negotiation presented a great opportunity to get a taste of post qualification practice.”

– Adam Rompotis, Juris Doctor graduate

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Direct Pathway TISC Code

Architecture UWARP

Landscape Architecture UWLSP

Translation Studies UWTRP

Engineering UWMEP

Medicine – Unbonded UWMDP

Medicine – Bonded UWPHB

Dentistry UWDMP

Podiatry UWPMP

Direct Pathway TISC Code

Pharmacy UWPHW

Social Work UWSWP

Law UWLWP

Psychology UWPHP

Teaching Early Childhood UWTEP

Teaching Primary UWTPP

Teaching Secondary UWTSP

Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) students can study any of these Direct Pathways. Contact Future Students on +61 8 6488 3939 for more information on admission requirements and course duration.

Psychology PathwaysMinimum ATAR 95.00

Undergraduate Majors Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. Arts Psychology (double)

2. Psychology Honours4 years

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology Honours

UWPYA

Science

1. Science Psychology (double)

2. Psychology Honours4 years

Bachelor of Science

Psychology Honours

UWPYS

The UWA School of Psychology has a proud record of turning out first-rate scientists and practitioners, widely educated in the theory, research and practice of the discipline. UWA is the only WA university to earn the highest rating of five for research in Psychology in the recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation. Honours in Psychology at UWA caps off a nationally accredited sequence of pre-professional training in the BA or BSc. Completion of Honours is a requirement for entry into the following professional master’s programs in Psychology: Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Clinical Neuropsychology, and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology.

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Early Childhood Teaching PathwaysMinimum ATAR 92.00

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. One Arts major (as advised by Faculty of Education)

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

5 yearsBachelor of Arts, Commerce or Science

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

UWTEA (Arts)

Commerce

1. One Commerce major

2. Another UWA major (as advised by Faculty of Education)

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

5 years UWTEC (Commerce)

Science

1. One Science major

2. Another UWA major (as advised by Faculty of Education)

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

5 years UWTES (Science)

Primary Teaching PathwaysMinimum ATAR 92.00

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. One Arts major (as advised by Faculty of Education)

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Teaching (Primary)

5 yearsBachelor of Arts, Commerce or Science

Master of Teaching (Primary)

UWTPA (Arts)

Commerce

1. One Commerce major

2. Another UWA major (as advised by Faculty of Education)

Master of Teaching (Primary)

5 years UWTPC (Commerce)

Science

1. One Science major

2. Another UWA major (as advised by Faculty of Education)

Master of Teaching (Primary)

5 years UWTPS (Science)

Secondary Teaching PathwaysMinimum ATAR 92.00

Undergraduate Majors Postgraduate Duration Qualification TISC Code

Arts

1. One Arts major (as advised by Faculty of Education)

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

5 years

Bachelor of Arts, Commerce or Science

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

UWTSA (Arts)

Commerce

1. One Commerce major (as advised by Faculty of Education)

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

5 years UWTSC (Commerce)

Science

1. One Science major (as advised by Faculty of Education)

2. Option, another UWA major

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

5 years UWTSS (Science)

“ I really enjoyed studying my Master of Teaching at UWA. I found the course to be relevant, stimulating and challenging. I enjoyed meeting like-minded individuals who shared my goal of supporting children on their path of lifelong learning. Learning from and working with incredible staff as part of my studies was also a standout.”

- Amelia Baker, Master of Teaching graduate

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Stand out with a world-class degree UWA Courses prepare you for careers of the future, not just the jobs of tomorrow. Our structure gives you the flexibility to explore your areas of interest at undergraduate level before focusing on your chosen profession during your postgraduate course.

Studying at UWA prepares you for an ever-changing and rapidly developing workforce, and a professional qualification at postgraduate level will help you stand out from the crowd.

You will also study alongside like-minded, passionate peers, connecting you locally and globally with leaders at the forefront of your chosen field.

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