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 bachelor's degree in science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Students learn principles of effective science communication, develop practical skills necessary for effective science communication, and design strategies that address the communication needs of groups such as government organisations, informal museums, science centres and research centres. Students select from options such as science communication for change in industry and community, science performance, a workplace project, science in the media, learning technologies, and displays and exhibits.
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 either:
A bachelor's degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, and the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent.
or
An honours degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
The Master of Physics consists of an equal combination of advanced coursework and a research project and dissertation. The research project is undertaken as part of an internationally recognised research group.
In the Astronomy and Astrophysics specialisation, you will undertake a research project on an appropriate astronomy-related topic that will develop your independent research and analytical abilities and expose them to current techniques and technologies in their field of research.
You will also take a series of focussed coursework units covering topics such as astronomy techniques (in multiple wavebands), astro-statistics, galactic dynamics, compact objects, astrophysical shocks, plasma astrophysics, space electrodynamics and high-energy astrophysics
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 Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Being able to transform scientific information into accessible, understandable knowledge for the public is the key business of a science communicator. Tasks include researching, writing and overseeing the production of publications, posters or brochures; preparing publicity material or media releases; designing exhibitions and displays; communicating with the media and delivering talks and presentations to the public.
Science communicators combine skills in written and verbal communication with their scientific knowledge, so they can bridge the gap between the scientific community and the public.
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
The Data Science major at UWA focuses on data and scientific computation. Through a combination of practical and theoretical units you will develop an understanding of how to use technology for efficient and effective data collection, conversion, analysis, visualisation and interpretation. You will learn how to integrate new technologies to create science, engineering and business systems; and how to design useful and usable software.
The practical computing and information technology skills that you will acquire in this major will greatly complement knowledge and skills acquired in science, arts, business; and engineering majors.
Content in the Data Science major is delivered through lectures by world-renowned experts in the field, tutorials with your peers and practical laboratory classes where you will put your theoretical knowledge into practice using the latest technologies.
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
Computing software and systems are becoming an ever more prevalent part of our lives revolutionising the way we live, work and communicate. The Computer Science major will give you the knowledge and skills required to be a part of this revolution. You will learn the theoretical, algorithmic, implementation and systems principles that underpin computer languages and computer networks and discover how to develop new technologies and advanced programming.
The Computer Science major is suitable if you wish to play a role in developing new computing technologies (for example with companies such as Google or Microsoft) or specialise in enterprise-level programming, systems, Software Engineering or research careers. It can also set you apart and compliment your engineering practice if you have programming knowledge that can help you to develop computer programs for your practical work.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (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 Bachelor of Science offers 30 majors that cover the traditional science disciplines as well as applied and interdisciplinary fields of study. You will also have the opportunity to choose a second major from this list or from the majors available in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Design degrees.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.1 (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
10
Western Australian Universi_x000B_
UWA is one of only two universities that offer undergraduate science communication programs in Australia. This major must be taken in conjunction with another science major, giving you both sound scientific knowledge and highly marketable communication skills.
This major will teach you to communicate effectively with audiences ranging from children to scientists. Science Communication will provide you with experience in new media; written, oral and visual presentations; science performance; and working with industry experts.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.1 (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 65 per cent;
and
(c) completed WACE Mathematics 2C/2D, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA.
This course provides its graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to explain and apply appropriate information technology (IT) methodologies to help an individual or organisation achieve its goals and objectives.
Students also learn to appreciate the scientific foundations on which IT are built, and to anticipate the changing direction of IT and evaluate and communicate the effectiveness of new technologies.
This course is now available to all cognate and non-cognate students.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.1 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a relevant 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.
This graduate certificate covers all aspects of architectural conservation from the international to the local level, and aims to develop professional level skills in conservation planning and in practical building conservation.
The course is currently only available part-time, and although the timetabling is not yet finalised it is likely that one unit per semester will be offered during a week day and the other after hours. The reason for this is that two units in this Graduate Certificate course are offered as optional units within the full-time Master of Architecture course.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.1 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a bachelor's degree with a major in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geophysics or Mathematics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of the major
Students completing the Graduate Certificate in Scientific and High Performance Computing will become equipped with the necessary numerical analysis methods as well as programming languages; become familiar with a variety of visualisation and data analysis techniques; learn to use networked computer systems, shared resources and a variety of operating systems; and demonstrate mastery of parallel programming concepts by solving scientific computing problems in the student’s core discipline.
