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Transforming Higher Education: UWA's New Courses 2012 for a Dynamic Future

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is pioneering an innovative approach to education with its new course structure, launched in 2012. This initiative aims to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world and prepare graduates for multiple careers. The new framework enhances student choice, flexibility, and experience while focusing on developing essential skills. UWA offers five undergraduate degrees, including Arts, Commerce, Design, Science, and Philosophy (Honours), all within a coherent, flexible structure enabling easier transitions and broader knowledge applications.

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Transforming Higher Education: UWA's New Courses 2012 for a Dynamic Future

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  1. New Courses 2012 Knowledge for a changing world

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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Further details

  11. Course structure Major 1 Major 1 Major 1 Major 1 Major 2 Major 2 Major 2 Major 2 Yr 3 Comp Comp Major 1 Major 1 Major 2 Major 2 Broad Broad Yr 2 Yr 1 Comp Comp Major 1 Major 1 Major 2 Major 2 Broad Broad New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

  12. Course structure Yr 5 Hons PG PG Hons PG PG Hons PG PG PG PG Hons Hons PG PG PG Hons PG PG Hons PG PG PG Hons Yr 4 Elective Major 1 Major 1 Major 1 Area 1 Area 4 Area 5 Area 6 Yr 3 Elective Major 1 Major 1 Major 1 Area 1 Area 3 Broad Broad Yr 2 Yr 1 Elective Elective Major 1 Major 1 Area 1 Area 2 Broad Broad New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Bachelor of Commerce • Accounting • Business Law • Economics • Economics (double major) • Finance • Human Resource Management • Management • Marketing New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

  16. Bachelor of Design • Architecture • Integrated Design • Landscape Architecture New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. Study pathway - Law Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and BA, BCom, BEc, BSc BA, BCom, BDes, BSc Juris Doctor (JD) 1 2 3 4 5 6 New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

  22. Study pathway - Medicine Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) BA, BCom, BDes, BSc Doctor of Medicine (MD) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

  23. Study pathway – Engineering, Commerce Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Engineering BCom + Engineering Science Master of Professional Engineering 1 2 3 4 5 6 New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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 ~65% Credit-Distinction Phys, Chem, Biol * competitive entry process

  27. 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

  28. Assured entry pathway – Law • 100 places* • Minimum ATAR 98.00 • UG degree GPA minimum = 5.5 * Subject to final UWA approval New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

  29. Two pathways to Medicine Year 12 Undergrad Postgrad New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

  30. 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

  31. Further information www.newcourses2012.uwa.edu.au www.studyat.uwa.edu.au New courses 2012 | Knowledge for a changing world

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