1. New courses 2012 Knowledge for a changing world

2. Wayne Betts Associate Director, Student Services (Admissions)

3. New courses 2012  Five new undergraduate degrees  Simple, flexible, common course structure  Embedded communication & research/problem- solving skills development  Professional postgraduate degrees New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

4. Why change?  Align with international trends  Provide depth and breadth  Prepare for multiple careers  Encourage global outlook  Give time for choice New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

5. New courses 2012  Bachelor of Arts  Bachelor of Commerce  Bachelor of Design  Bachelor of Science  Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) 3 years 4 years New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

6. Undergraduate degrees  Common structure  Major sequence (‘degree-specific’)  Second major (from related or different area)  Broadening units (outside primary major area)  Greater opportunities to integrate study abroad  Optional 4 th year Honours program

7. Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons)  Limited number of places  Minimum ATAR of 98.00  Available in any discipline area  Integrated honours program from Year One  Residential component  Supported overseas study experience

8. Professional postgraduate courses  Architecture*  Audiology  Dentistry  Engineering*  Landscape Architecture*  Law  Medicine  Music*  Nursing  Podiatric Medicine  Pharmacy  Psychology*  Social Work  Teaching New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

9. Study pathway - Law Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and BA, BCom, BEc, BSc 123456 BA, BCom, BDes, BSc Juris Doctor (JD) New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

10. Study pathway - Medicine 1234567 Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) BA, BCom, BDes, BSc Doctor of Medicine (MD) New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

11. Study pathway – Engineering, Music Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Engineering BSc (Eng Sc) + Music studies major Master of Engineering New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world 1234567

12. Timeline 20112012201320142015 MedicineLast UG intake First MD intake DentistryLast UG intake First DMD intake LawLast UG intake First JD intake EngineeringLast UG intake First ME intake PodiatryLast UG intake First DPM intake

13. For current Year 12 students  Entry to current degrees in 2011  Deferral / gap-year arrangements  Complete current degree program  Option to transfer into new degrees from 2012  Entry to new PG degrees from 2014 New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

14. Deferral arrangements New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world  Arts, Commerce, Science –Entry to corresponding new degree  Combined degree courses –Entry to either available component degree  Engineering –Entry to Engineering Science major –Progression to Master of Engineering  Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design –Entry to Bachelor of Design –Progression to Master of Architecture/Landscape Architecture

15. Deferral arrangements New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world  Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Podiatric Medicine –Entry to any 3-year undergraduate course –Reserved place in postgraduate course in 2015 –Academic performance threshold Grade Point Average 5.5 (65%) –Prerequisites (Dentistry) tests of manual dexterity, spatial awareness –Recommended study (Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatric Medicine) First year biology, chemistry, physics

16. Taking a year off during degree? New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world  Depends on degree –Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Environmental Design, Science –Combined degree courses –Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatric Medicine, Law  Approved leave –Reasons –Progress

17. For current Year 10, 11 students  Undergraduate / postgraduate model from 2012  Three-year UG degrees minimum ATAR 80.00  Prerequisites required for entry to some majors  Greater range of bridging units  Assured pathways into professional PG degrees New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

18. Further information Any time  UWA representation – parent evenings  UWA representation – teacher PD  UWA representation – students  New Courses 2012 website / brochure  Questions: wayne.betts@uwa.edu.au June  Career Advisers’ Day: 25 June www.newcourses2012.uwa.edu.au

19. Further information www.newcourses2012.uwa.edu.au