Program Overview

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Master of Studies

About the course

The Master of Studies is designed for graduates who have interdisciplinary personal, academic and/or professional interests and who want to pursue those interests through postgraduate study. The course provides you with the opportunity to select a unique combination of postgraduate units to achieve your academic, professional and/or personal goals. Many of the world's major problems and areas of cutting-edge research are multidisciplinary and this course enables you to draw on a broad range of postgraduate units offered by different schools and faculties across the University.

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Course structure details

• Elective
  • In consultation with the course adviser, students will initially complete 24 points (4 units) of breadth from elective units available in all faculties. At the completion of the first 24 points (4 units) of the course, each student will be required to nominate their area of disciplinary or cross-disciplinary depth within which they will take a minimum of 24 points (4 units) including units that enable them to plan, and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. Remaining units will be selected in consultation with the course adviser as electives to complement and inform study in the area of disciplinary or cross-disciplinary depth. A minimum of 50 per cent of units must be studied at Level 4 or 5. The interdisciplinary service learning SVLG5003 Wicked Problems is highly recommended for all Master of Studies students.
  • SVLG5003 Wicked Problems (6)

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Fees and scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

Annual course fee

• 2025: Full-Fee Paying Place $34,700.00

For Full-Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).

International Student Fees

Annual course fee

• 2025: $45,800.00

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Careers and further study

Career Pathways

Graduates are well prepared for careers that require interdisciplinary expertise. Career outcomes vary depending on your selected academic and professional pathway.

Further Study

Following the successful completion of your degree, you may choose to enrol into the PhD or Doctor of Education depending on the units selected and research training included.

Quick details

• Status: Available
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Weekly contact time: Depends on specific units selected and may vary.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 00500
• CRICOS code: K
• Full time/part time duration: 1.5 years full-time
• Degrees course is available in: Master of Studies