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
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27,000+ students (UWA student enrolment 2024)
13 subjects in the world's top 50 (QS 2025 and GRAS 2024)
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Postgrad course options
?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
?Graduate certificate (six months)
- Broadens skills and knowledge or build skills in a new professional area
- Study a specific subject to progress from a graduate certificate to a graduate diploma
Graduate diploma (one year)
- Offers a more in-depth understanding
- Study a specific subject to progress from a graduate diploma to a master's
Master's (two years)
- Recognises your thorough understanding of a research field or profession
- Option?to do 100 per cent coursework or a mix of coursework and dissertation
?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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