Postgraduate

Seeking something intellectually stimulating and personally rewarding? A postgraduate degree from UWA could be the answer. Whether you want to take your career to the next level, change direction or dive deeper into a specialist subject, a postgraduate degree prepares you to go further.

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Stand out to employers with a postgrad degree from WA’s highest-ranked university

Become an expert and gain in-demand skills with hands-on, practical learning

Network with UWA's strong industry partnerships and learn from leaders in their field

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27,000+ students (UWA student enrolment 2024)

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Postgraduate coursework

Postgraduate coursework degrees allow you to study advanced subjects in a similar manner to studying for your undergraduate degree. You will work towards a professional qualification (such as a master's degree, doctorate or graduate certificate), build transferrable skills that are highly valued by employers, and gain valuable exposure and contacts through our strong industry partnerships.

Postgraduate coursework types

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Graduate certificate (six months)

Graduate diploma (one year)

Master's (two years)

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Postgraduate research

A postgraduate research course provides you with a unique opportunity to explore your passion or follow your interest in an area of research, learning alongside internationally recognised researchers.

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Micro-credentials

Micro-credentials are short professional qualifications that demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience in a given subject area. These qualifications can be completed as a one-off or you can stack them up towards a higher qualification. We’ve designed our micro-credentials to suit your needs. Complete a micro-credential to improve your employability and future career outcomes.

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