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New Courses 2012 Knowledge for a changing world
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Wayne Betts Associate Director, Student Services (Admissions)
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The world is changing, and so is UWA Leading universities around the world are restructuring their courses Most graduates will have multiple careers, and need a wide range of knowledge and skills After consulting widely, UWA decided upon a new course structure for the benefit of future students and the wider community New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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The new course framework will: Make choice simpler Offer more flexibility Provide the best possible student experience Strike a balance between breadth and depth Develop key skills (such as research & communication) New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Our five undergraduate degrees Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) The same fields of studies - offered in new ways. New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Undergraduate degrees Common structure ‘Degree specific’ major sequence Optional second major Complementary units Broadening units Greater opportunities to integrate study abroad Optional 4th year Honours program New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Prestigious program – limited number of places Minimum ATAR of 98.00 Available in any discipline area Integrated honours program One unit in language other than English Residential college experience Supported overseas study experience New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Professional courses Most professional courses offered at postgraduate level Most students will compete for entry to postgraduate places on the basis of their performance in their first degree Assured entry pathways will be available, based on Year 12 performance New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Benefits for students Simpler, more flexible and more consistent framework for all courses Broader knowledge and skills to equip graduates well for future challenges More informed and mature basis for choosing vocational or academic specialisation Easier movement from field to field during and after the first degree Fairer access to professions New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Support for the new structure: Business “Graduates in the modern world need to be aware of a breadth of issues... the changes being made at UWA respond to this important need.” Michael Chaney, Chairman Woodside and National Australia Bank, and Chancellor UWA New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Support for the new structure: Current Students “New Courses 2012 is all about expanding horizons. Engaging with education across a broad spectrum of discipline areas will enable students to develop a strong foundation before embarking upon specialised professional courses.” Emma Greeney, Student Guild President 2010 New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Support for the new structure: Schools “A three-year Bachelor degree with certain common requirements will better equip students in choosing their ultimate professional direction.” Tony Stopher, Principal St Mark’s Anglican Community School New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Support for the new structure: Professions “I support the changes. Rather than my five-year combined degree, I would have benefited from a broader three-year undergraduate degree followed by a two-year Master’s.” Mark Cooksey, Research Program Leader, Process Engineering, CSIRO Minerals New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Further details
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Course structure Comp Major 1 Major 2 Broad Comp Major 1 Major 2 Broad Major 1 Major 2 Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Course structure Elective Major 1 Area 2 Area 1 Broad Elective Major 1 Area 3 Area 1 Broad Elective Major 1 Area 4 Area 1 Area 5 Area 6 Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world Yr 4 Yr 5 Hons PG
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Bachelor of Arts Anthropology and Sociology Archaeology Asian Studies Chinese Classics and Ancient History Communication and Media Studies English and Cultural Studies French Studies German Studies History History of Art Human Geography and Planning Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Bachelor of Arts Anthropology and Sociology Archaeology Asian Studies Chinese Classics and Ancient History Communication and Media Studies English and Cultural Studies French Studies German Studies History History of Art Human Geography and Planning Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Bachelor of Arts Anthropology and Sociology Archaeology Asian Studies Chinese Classics and Ancient History Communication and Media Studies English and Cultural Studies French Studies German Studies History History of Art Human Geography and Planning Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage
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Bachelor of Arts Indonesian Italian Studies Japanese Law and Society Linguistics Medieval and Early Modern Studies Music Studies Specialist Music Studies Philosophy Political Science and International Relations Social and Applied Psychology Work and Employment Relations New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Business Law Economics Economics (double major) Finance Human Resource Management Management Marketing New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Bachelor of Design Architecture Integrated Design Landscape Architecture New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Bachelor of Science Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Agricultural Science Anatomy and Human Biology Applied Computing Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biomedical Science (double) Botany Chemistry Computer Science Conservation Biology Engineering Science Environmental Science Exercise and Health Genetics Geography Geology New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Bachelor of Science Marine Science Mathematics and Statistics Microbiology and Immunology Natural Resource Management Neuroscience Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Pharmacology Physics Physiology Population Health Neuropsychology and Cognitive Science Quantitative Methods Science Communication Sport Science Zoology New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Postgraduate courses Architecture Audiology Dentistry Engineering Landscape Architecture Law Medicine Music Nursing Podiatric Medicine Pharmacy Psychology Social Work Teaching New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Postgraduate courses Arts Business Administration Commerce Communication Studies Criminal Justice Education Educational Psychology Human Resources Information Technology International Relations Manual Therapy Marketing Oil and Gas Engineering Professional Accounting Regional Development Science Urban Design plus many more! New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Study pathway - Law Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and BA, BCom, BEc, BSc 123456 BA, BCom, BDes, BSc Juris Doctor (JD) New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Study pathway - Medicine 1234567 Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) BA, BCom, BDes, BSc Doctor of Medicine (MD) New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Study pathway – Engineering, Commerce 123456 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Engineering BCom + Engineering Science Master of Professional Engineering New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Comparative cost: Arts/Law
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Comparative cost: Medicine
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Entry requirements for professional degrees Engineering Engineering Science major (or bridging) Music Music major/s Architecture Architecture and Design majors Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture major New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Assured entry pathways Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Music Assured entry to the postgraduate course, subject to: completing the prescribed major/s maintaining a satisfactory level of academic performance. New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Entry requirements for professional degrees* Medicine GPA 5.5 GAMSAT Interview Dentistry GPA 5.5 GAMSAT Interview manual dexterity/spatial awareness Podiatric Medicine GPA 5.5 GAMSAT Law GPA 5.5 possible LSAT * competitive entry process ~65% Credit-Distinction Phys, Chem, Biol
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Assured entry pathways – Medicine, Dentistry Limited number of places: 42 standard 31 rural 12 outer metro Minimum ATAR 99.00 (96.00 rural/outer metro) UMAT Interview UG degree GPA minimum = 5.5 Dentistry + manual dexterity/spatial awareness New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Assured entry pathway – Law 100 places* Minimum ATAR 98.00 UG degree GPA minimum = 5.5 New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world * Subject to final UWA approval
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Two pathways to Medicine Assured entry – Yr 12Standard entry - UG Minimum ATAR 99.00 UMAT Interview Minimum ATAR 80.00 (UWA) Any UWA UG degree (reserved MD place) Any UG degree Minimum GPA 5.5 GAMSAT Interview Enter MD New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Standard pathway Minimum ATAR 80.00 (UWA) Any degree Minimum GPA 5.5 GAMSAT Interview Enter MD Two pathways to Medicine Assured entry pathway Minimum ATAR 99.00 UMAT Interview Any UWA degree (reserved MD place) Minimum GPA 5.5 Enter MD New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world Year 12 Undergrad Postgrad
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For current secondary students Undergraduate / postgraduate model Three-year UG degrees minimum ATAR 80.00 Assured entry pathways minimum ATAR 96.00-99.00 Prerequisites required for entry to some majors Greater range of bridging options New courses for 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world
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Further information New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world www.newcourses2012.uwa.edu.au www.studyat.uwa.edu.au
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