Pre-Masters Program
The University Of Western Australia
Don't yet meet the entry requirements for a master's degree at The University of Western Australia (UWA)? On successful completion of UWA College's Pre-Masters Program, you can progress to a UWA master’s degree in Business or Computing. You will study for 4 months (Accelerated Pathway) or 8 months (Standard Pathway), based on entry requirements. Either way, you'll build the skills and confidence to succeed in your postgraduate study.
Our Accelerated Pathway is the faster route for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the master's degree they want to progress to. The Standard Pathway is for graduates who hold an associate degree or equivalent, or whose previous study was not closely related to the master's degree they want to progress to.
Both pathways offer credit recognition of up to 24 credit points towards your master's degree. On the Accelerated Pathway, if your previous study is assessed for the full 24 credit points, your master's degree can be reduced by 6 months. On the Standard Pathway, you can earn credit points by successfully completing conversion units, and can progress into the second semester of the first year of your master's degree.
You’ll study in a supported learning environment, building the skills and confidence to succeed in postgraduate study at UWA, a world top 100 university (QS World University Rankings 2027) and member of the prestigious Group of Eight.
Important update: 2027 tuition fees will increase from 1 November 2026.
Accept your offer by 31 October 2026 and save up to AUD $2,000 in tuition fees. The amount you save varies depending on the UWA College course you have an offer for. See your course savings.
From 1 November 2026, tuition fees will increase. If you accept your offer by 31 October 2026, you'll pay the 2026 tuition fees as stated in your current offer letter. Any offers that haven't been accepted by then will be reissued with updated 2027 pricing.
Accept your offer today to lock in your 2026 tuition fees.
Additional savings with scholarships
You may also be eligible for a UWA College Success Scholarship worth up to AUD $12,000 towards your tuition fees. Learn more about eligibility and terms.
Key Information
- Progress to your UWA master's degree without submitting another application, once you successfully complete the program and meet progression requirements.
- Build the academic, research, communication and critical thinking skills you need to succeed in your postgraduate studies and future career.
- Improve your academic English while building discipline-specific skills.
- Benefit from small class sizes of around 20 students (Compass 2026) that maximise teacher-student interaction, so you receive ongoing, personalised support from our leading academics.
- Study at Western Australia's #1 ranked business school (AFR BOSS 2026) for your master's degree in Business, build leadership and teamwork through 15+ student clubs, and graduate with the credibility employers value.
- Study at Western Australia's #1 ranked university for Computer Science and Information Systems (QS 2026) for your master's degree in Computing, gaining hands-on learning in the new Quantum Computing Hub, one of the first of its kind in the world (UWA 2027), and build a strong foundation to launch your tech career.
- Get academic support when you need it. Our Academic team helps you settle in, monitors your progress and connects you to further support if needed. You can also access UWA College's one-on-one drop-in academic support sessions, plus UWA's study skills workshops and online resources if you need more help with your studies.
- Connect with UWA College's global community and UWA's Careers and Employability Centre, and enjoy all the benefits of being a UWA student in the heart of UWA's Perth campus.
Frequently asked questions
Find out more about the Pre-Masters Program in our frequently asked questions.
The information on this page is subject to UWA College's terms and conditions.
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a cognate (related) discipline, as recognised by UWA, with the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 50 per centEnglish Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with no band less than 5.5Course-specific study periods
This course is delivered continuously across two trimesters:
October intake
| Trimester | Study dates |
|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | 4th October 2027 – 28th January 2028 |
On successful completion, progress to your UWA degree.
February intake
| Trimester | Study dates |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 7th February 2028 – 26th May 2028 |
On successful completion, progress to your UWA degree.
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
A$ 21,500.00
Administration fee
A$ 350.00
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
A$ 365.00
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee
A$ 769.00 - 893.00
Learning resources
A$ 250.00 - 450.00
Lab fee
A$ 100.00 - 300.00
Airport pick-up (Optional)
A$ 170.00
Approximate cost
A$ 23,504.00 - 24,028.00
Important update: 2027 tuition fees will increase from 1 November 2026.
Accept your offer by 31 October 2026 and save up to AUD $2,000 in tuition fees. The amount you save varies depending on the UWA College course you have an offer for. See your course savings.
From 1 November 2026, tuition fees will increase. If you accept your offer by 31 October 2026, you'll pay the 2026 tuition fees as stated in your current offer letter. Any offers that haven't been accepted by then will be reissued with updated 2027 pricing.
Accept your offer today to lock in your 2026 tuition fees.
Additional savings with scholarships
You may also be eligible for a UWA College Success Scholarship worth up to AUD $12,000 towards your tuition fees. Learn more about eligibility and terms.
Core units
Credit Units
| Communication Skills for Postgraduate Studies | 6 Credit Units |
| Critical Thinking and Reasoning | 6 Credit Units |
| Contemporary Issues and Academic Literacy | 6 Credit Units |
Elective units
| Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies | 6 Credit Units |
| Mathematics Foundations | 6 Credit Units |
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableNote: For information specific to individual progressions, please refer The UWA Handbook
No results found, please search again
CRICOS Provider Code
Provider: The University of Western Australia (UWA). UWA College in Partnership with INTO Perth. CRICOS 00126G
TEQSA Provider Identification
PRV12169, Australian University
CRICOS Course Code
121057K