Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
Applicants are expected to have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours or equivalent.
An applicant who does not have a Bachelor of Music with at least upper second class honours, or whose major field of study has not been music, may be required to pass a qualifying examination or undertake preliminary study.
Applicants for the Master of Music (in performance) who have not received their undergraduate degree from the UWA School of Music, or whose degree was awarded three or more years from the date of application, may be required to pass an admission audition for the School before lodging an application with the Graduate Research School.
Master of Music (in composition) students are required to present for examination a folio of compositions, which show technical accomplishment and imaginative resource, and a thesis (of 12,000 to 15,000 words) on a topic related to one or more aspects of the composition.
Master of Music (in performance) students are required to present for examination one recital of normally 65 to 80 minutes' duration, which demonstrates advanced technical and interpretative accomplishment, and a thesis (of 12,000 to 15,000 words) on a topic related to one or more aspects of the performance.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must—
(a) have completed the requirements for the degree of bachelor in an appropriate subject area from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Board;
and
(b) have completed the requirements for a qualification in Art Practice from a recognised tertiary institution, or be judged by the Board, having regard to the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, to have equivalent practical expertise and professional standing;
and
(c) be able to satisfy the Board that they have the general ability to complete the course and the special ability to prepare and present a thesis.
The Master of Fine Arts consists of a combination of thesis and creative work. Students complete an exhibition of original artwork showing technical accomplishment and imaginative resource, an essay of 4500 to 5500 words on the work in the exhibition and a thesis on an aspect of arts theory, history or criticism.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must—
(a) have completed the requirements of a bachelor's degree of this University requiring at least four years of full-time study, or the part-time equivalent, in a subject area considered by the Dean of the Faculty to be relevant to curatorial studies, or the equivalent of this qualification as recognised by the Board;
and
(b) be able to satisfy the Board that they have the general ability to complete the course and the special ability to prepare and present a thesis.
Students in this course prepare either a fully researched proposal for a major exhibition (at least 5000 words) and a fully publishable professional catalogue including an essay on all works proposed for exhibition (at least another 25,000 words); or a dissertation (at least 30,000 words) on an aspect of museology relevant to curatorial practice; or a detailed publishable catalogue raisonné (up to 30,000 words) of the works of an uncatalogued artist.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
Qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor of Architecture with at least upper second class honours and sufficient architectural design experience to satisfy the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts and the Graduate Research School that the applicant has sufficient expertise to complete the course.
Students in this course undertake a program of independent, supervised research. Assessment is on the basis of an exhibition of their work.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
Qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts, with at least upper second class honours.
This course is taken in English, in any approved creative writing genre The program is up to two years of independent, supervised creative writing and research towards the preparation of a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the creative work.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
The course emphasises the application of concepts to the design of specialised building projects, with a focus on issues that concern the servicing of complex buildings. You'll learn about the integration of the various technical systems in the making of architecture, continue your learning about professional practice and be introduced to relevant research methods.
The final stage of a professional education in Architecture requires the completion of fully resolved projects taken to a developed design stage. This involves the integration of program development, site planning and organisation, technological and servicing aspects with building planning, material selection and design detailing.
You'll have the opportunity to undertake a number of option units to increase your knowledge in specialised areas of design and architecture.
The Master of Architecture (Coursework) has replaced the Bachelor of Architecture as the professional degree in Architecture accredited in Australia (by the Australian Institute of Architects and the Architects Registration Board of WA) and validated internationally by the Commonwealth Association of Architects.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
Prerequisites and minimum scores
Qualification and prerequisite subjects
Course entry score
International Baccalaureate
29
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
66
GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations
9
Western Australian Universi?F
Music Specialist Studies enables you, as an emerging musician or composer, to pursue postgraduate training at national and international centres of music excellence, postgraduate study to become an accredited music teacher, or advanced research training in various music sub-disciplines.
Please note: this major can only be taken by Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) students concurrently enrolled in the Music Studies major.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
Prerequisites and minimum scores
Qualification and prerequisite subjects
Course entry score
International Baccalaureate
29
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
66
GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations
9
Western Australian Universi?F
Majoring in Architecture provides you with a rich combination of experiences in creativity, the humanities and the sciences. As a student you will learn about the conceptualisation and design of individual buildings, urban configurations and landscapes in response to existing and emerging economic, technical and social needs and desires.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
Prerequisites and minimum scores
Qualification and prerequisite subjects
Course entry score
International Baccalaureate
29
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
66
GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations
9
Western Australian Universi?F
Landscape Architecture is a design major primarily concerned with the quality of the environment.
It focuses on all aspects of landscape and land use planning, design and management; the restoration and rehabilitation of disturbed environments; and the design and management of outdoor spaces to create exciting, functional and attractive environments which will contribute to the life of the community.
By studying this major you will develop essential skills in critical thinking, providing you with strong foundation in the pragmatic (practical), as well as theoretical, art of landscape design. This major will provide you with the foundation to pursue a professional postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture. Landscape Architects work on a variety of scales, ranging from major regional projects to smaller urban developments which include industrial, commercial, institutional, recreational and residential environments.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.1 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
To be considered for this course you must:
achieve the University’s minimum entry score (ATAR of 80 or equivalent)
demonstrate English language competence
satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details).
More specific information on admission requirements, depending on your education history, is provided.
The humanities deal with the histories, literatures and cultures of human civilisation, while the social sciences study sociology, anthropology, political behaviours and other forms of human behaviour and organisation.
With a choice of three European and four Asian language majors in the degree (as well as the option to undertake individual units in Greek, Latin or Spanish) you can learn a new language and study its related popular culture, art, film and literature. The School of Music provides opportunities for developing performance skills in instrumental or vocal studies, composition, and the study of musicology and music education.
As a student, you are exposed to a broad range of learning styles, from traditional lectures to interactive tutorials and practical workshops involving digital media. Academic staff members are not only dedicated teachers but also renowned scholars and researchers who are international leaders and experts in their fields.
