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Courses at UWA

UWA offers relevant, practical, up-to-date and internationally recognised courses ranging from bachelor's degree level through to higher degrees by research across a broad range of traditional and new disciplines.
Search the courses database by keyword, course type or faculty to find the courses of most relevance to your organisation

Important UWA dates

The University academic year is divided into 2 semesters with classes being conducted between March & June and then from July to November. Further details on of semester and vacation dates for the current year and beyond are available here.

Guide to UWA grades

Assessment of students' academic progress is made each semester and results awarded according to a 5 point grading scale based on a range of percentage scores:

  • HD (High distinction)  80 - 100%
  • D (Distinction)  70 - 79%
  • CR (Credit)  60 - 69%
  • P (Pass)  50 - 59%
  • N+ (Fail)  45 - 49%
  • N (Fail)  0 - 44%

A full listing of examination grades is available here. Students' academic transcripts will also show a percentage based Weighted Average Mark which represents achievement across the duration of the course of study.

Starting salaries guide

What is the appropriate wage or salary for work performed is determined by a range of factors - current award or enterprise agreement conditions; level of skill and experience required; market standards within specific industries or professions.
Information on employment salaries and wage rates can be obtained from a variety of sources:

Specific information about Graduate Starting Salaries is collected annually by universities through the Australian Graduate Survey that is conducted 5 months after course completion. Gradsonline is a national database compiled from the results of this Survey and provides a breakdown by course and field of study of the national median salary being earned by graduates in a particular year. Information on median starting salaries for UWA graduates is available here.

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