Interested in Graduate Study at UWA?

Whether you're already a UWA graduate, or have completed your undergraduate study at another institution, we welcome your interest in postgraduate research study.

As a world-class research university, UWA offers exciting opportunities for higher degree research programs. These include the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) which may be taken in any school at UWA provided appropriate supervision, resources and facilities are available. UWA also has over 30 Masters by Research by thesis programmes to choose from.

How does a graduate research project differ from honours?

Short-term research projects such as those undertaken in Honours or graduate Diplomas are essential training for graduate researchers. However, just as the transition from an undergraduate course to Honours or a graduate Diploma usually requires a Candidate to quickly acquire and develop new skills, the transition into a graduate research degree involves a much higher degree of independent thinking, planning and activity than most Candidates expect. Most Candidates find the transition both challenging and exciting; some find it daunting, even when they have achieved well in Honours.

A graduate research degree provides a unique opportunity to follow your interest in an area of research, to focus on this for several years and make an important contribution to the development of your chosen research area. The focus is on your capacity for creative, independent research, critical thinking, time and project management and problem-solving, and you will also need to have, or to develop, excellent skills of organisation and communication of information.