Education programs

A university degree from Perth, Western Australia can help you pave the way to a successful future!

More than 15,000 students from all over the world choose to study here each year, creating great cultural diversity on campus.

Western Australia is home to five world class universities, plus several higher education colleges.

All universities and colleges have built a strong international reputation for excellence. They offer:

• A wealth of academic resources
• State-of-the-art science and research facilities
• A dynamic and stimulating learning environment
• Lecturers who are leading experts in their field
• Modern recreational facilities
• Religious facilities such as prayer rooms
• Guidance and career counselling
• On-campus accommodation options

All campuses are located within 30 kilometres of Perth’s city centre and are easily accessible by train or bus.

The Western Australian university year starts in late February and ends in mid-November. The academic year is divided into two semesters, although some institutions use a trimester system or offer summer school courses from December to February.

You can gain the following university qualifications in Western Australia:

A Bachelor Degree prepares you for a professional career and postgraduate study. It involves a minimum of three years (six semesters) of full-time study. To enter into a Bachelor Degree course, you’ll need an Australian secondary school certificate (Year 12) or its overseas equivalent; or a Vocational Education and Training Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Bachelor Degree (Honours) You may need to complete an optional, additional year of study after your Bachelor Degree or, if you’ve already completed a degree of four or more years, you may be awarded Honours for your academic achievement in that degree.

A Graduate Certificate or Diploma is designed for specific career purposes. You can take a Graduate course to expand the skills you gained in an undergraduate programme or to develop your skills and knowledge in a new professional area. A Graduate Certificate is usually six months of full-time study and the Graduate Diploma is 12 months of full-time study.

Masters Degree When you’ve successfully completed an undergraduate degree, you can enrol in a Masters Degree in a specific study area or professional field. You can choose between a coursework masters, research masters or professional masters. A Masters Degree is usually two years in length, and one year if you’ve completed Honours.

A Doctoral Degree (PhD), often also referred to as a PhD, is the highest university qualification you can receive. PhD candidates are recognised for their significant contributions in a chosen field. You can choose between a Research Doctorate, which involves supervised research, or Professional Doctorate, which combines coursework with research.

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a highly-prestigious, internationally recognised qualification with a strong focus on practical and theoretical business knowledge. An MBA course takes one to two years to complete and covers accounting, economics, finance, human resources management, marketing, operations, organisational behaviour, data analysis/statistics and business policy/strategy.