Students can choose a maximum of 2 electives from an Arts or Science stream.
Arts stream
The following elective units are good basis for subjects that you might study in an Arts degree, such as: Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, History, Political and Legal Studies, Creative Writing and Literature. All units focus on critical and analytical thinking, essay writing, tutorial discussions and oral presentations.
If you’re interested in studying a Bachelor of Arts and/or considering a career in law, education or social work, enrol in:
Students wanting to study Psychology, Architecture or Landscape Architecture should enrol in:
Science stream
If you’re interested in studying a Bachelor of Science and/or considering a career in engineering science, sports science, geology or science, or planning to follow your undergraduate degree with postgraduate studies in medicine, dentistry, podiatric medicine, or engineering, enrol in up to of 2 of the following units:
If you’re interested in studying a Bachelor of Commerce and/or considering a career in accounting, economics, finance, marketing or management, enrol in up to 2 of the following units:
Note: All students who plan to study Science or Commerce must pass Foundations of Mathematics (MATH0013) in the Aboriginal Orientation Course OR have a scaled pass in ATAR Mathematics Applications or ATAR Mathematics Methods.
The Aboriginal Orientation Course runs in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Semester 1
Applications for Semester 1 close in mid-February. Applicants must attend the University Entry Workshop in late November or late January. Semester 1 runs from late February to mid-June.
Semester 2
For Semester 2, applications close in early July with the University Entrance Workshop held in late June. Semester 2 runs from mid-July to early November.
1. Get in touch with the School of Indigenous Studies (SIS) team to talk about your interest in the Orientation Course and the undergraduate degree you’re seeking entry into.
Register your interest
2.a) Apply for uni online. Here’s a helpful breakdown of the online application, including any materials (highlighted in bold) that you might need to prepare. Our team can also help you enrol, so make sure to reach out.
- Click the ‘Apply for uni’ button below to create a UWA account with an existing email address and choose a new password.
- Applicant type: Choose your citizenship type and application type. For example, ‘Australian Citizen’ and ‘UWA Preparation Course’ if enrolling in the Aboriginal Orientation Course (Perth) or UWA Smart Start (Albany).
- Course selection: Select the Aboriginal Orientation Course and choose your starting semester and year.
- Course details: Select whether you’d like to be considered for ‘advanced standing’ (also known as course credit) for any past study or professional experience and select which undergraduate degree you’re interested in studying after completing the Orientation Course.
- Qualifications: Add any details on the school you attended and/or any post-secondary education. You do not need to include your school report, graduation certificate or CV/resume.
- Personal details: Add your full name, contact details, birthdate, address, heritage information and proof of citizenship (for example, a copy of your passport or birth certificate).
- Review and submit your application. You can also save and return to your application later using your chosen login details.
- Need help with submitting your application? Feel free to email or give us a call at any point on elaine.lopes@uwa.edu.au or +61 8 6488 3949
Apply for uni
2.b) OR apply for uni at the University Entrance Workshop. This information session is a chance to have a yarn about your career and study goals, your past life/work/study experiences and what support you might need to complete your studies.
Our team will also determine which is the best entry pathway into uni for you, whether that’s the Aboriginal Orientation Course or through the Provisional Entry Scheme or experience-based entry. If you haven’t already applied for the Orientation Course and/or uni entry, you can also do this at the workshop.
3. Receive your letter of offer from UWA and get ready to start uni!
Applying late
If you’re interested in studying but the application date has already closed, we still recommend getting in touch with our team as we may be able to accept late applications.
If you’re based in a regional or remote area, our team can help you organise travel and accommodation to attend the University Entry Workshop. You can also complete the workshop online if you’re unable to travel to Perth.
There’s also plenty of support for regional students to attend uni in Perth, including help finding accommodation and financial support. Ask our team about this when you get in touch.
If you’re enrolled in or undertaking the Aboriginal Orientation Course, you might also be eligible for a scholarship, such as the:
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