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      • Graduate Certificate in Studies (00200)
        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

        2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).

        (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module is not required to repeat the module.

        (3) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        English Language competency requirements

        3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

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

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Articulations and exit awards

        6. The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:

        • 00200 Graduate Certificate in Studies (24 points)
        • 00500 Master of Studies (96 points)
        Course structure

        7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.

        (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

        Satisfactory progress

        8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

        Progress status

        10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

        (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

        11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

        Award with distinction

        12. This rule is not applicable to this course.

        Deferrals

        13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

      • Master of Studies (coursework or coursework and dissertation) (00500)
        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

        2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).

        (2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module is not required to repeat the module.

        (3) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        English Language competency requirements

        3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

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

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Articulations and exit awards

        6.(1) The following courses form part of an articulated sequence:

        • 00200 Graduate Certificate in Studies (24 points)
        • 00500 Master of Studies (96 points)

        (2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Studies course before completing it, but after fulfilling the requirements of a lesser award in the above sequence, may apply for the relevant award.

        Course structure

        7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 96 points (maximum value) which include conversion units to a value of 24 points.

        (2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

        (3) Students who have completed a bachelor's degree with a major in any relevant discipline as recognised by the course advisor are granted credit for conversion units up to a value of 24 points.

        Satisfactory progress

        8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

        Progress status

        10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

        (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

        11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

        Award with distinction

        12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—

        (a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;

        (b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;

        and

        (c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.

        Deferrals

        13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

      • Bachelor of Letters (BP501)
        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Letters Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        Admission requirements

        5 To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a Bachelor of Arts or other relevant degree from UWA.

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Course structure

        7 The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:

        (a) 96 credit points (normally 16 units), which will include:

        (i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:

        (1) MJD-ARCGY Archaeology

        (2) MJD-ASSTD Asian Studies

        (3) MJD-CLANH Classics and Ancient History

        (4) MJD-CRIMN Criminology

        (5) MJD-EGCST English and Literary Studies

        (6) MJD-ENTIN Enterprise and Innovation

        (7) MJD-FNART Fine Arts

        (8) MJD-GNWST Gender Studies

        (9) MJD-GLBUS Global Business

        (10) MJD-HISTY History

        (11) MJD-HYART History of Art

        (12) MJD-INKHH Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage

        (13) MJD-LWSOC Law and Society

        (14) MJD-LINGO Linguistics

        (15) MJD-MEMSD Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design

        (16) MJD-MSTGM Music General Studies

        (17) MJD-MUSST Music Studies

        (18) MJD-PHILY Philosophy

        (19) MJD-WKERL Work and Employment Relations

        (20) MJD-FRNHA French Studies

        (21) MJD-FRNHB French Studies

        (22) MJD-FRNHI French Studies

        (23) MJD-GRMNA German Studies

        (24) MJD-GRMNB German Studies

        (25) MJD-GRMNI German Studies

        (26) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies

        (27) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies

        (28) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies

        (29) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies

        (30) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies

        (31) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies

        (32) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies

        (33) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies

        (34) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

        (35) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies

        (36) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies

        (37) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies

        (38) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies

        (39) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies

        (40) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies

        (41) MJD-ANTHR Anthropology

        (42) MJD-CMMST Communication and Media Studies

        (43) MJD-APHGY Applied Human Geography

        (44) MJD-POLSC Political Science and International Relations

        (45) MJD-SCITS Science and Technology in Society

        (46) MJD-BMGMT Business Management

        and

        (ii) no more than 48 credit points (normally 8 units) of Level 1 units; and

        (iii) at least 48 credit points (normally 8 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 18 credit points (normaly 3 units) of Level 3 units.

        Satisfactory progress

        8.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        (3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

        Progress status

        9.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

        (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

        (d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 8(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 8(1).

        Deferrals

        10. Applicants are not permitted to defer admission to this course and are expected to commence their course in the offered intake only. Applicants seeking admission to an alternative intake must submit a new application for that intake.

        Additional rules
        Credit Transfer

        11. Students may be granted up to 48 points of credit, normally eight units.

      • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) (BH005)
        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

        (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 98, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

        Admission ranking and selection

        7. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on—academic performance.

        Transfer Requirements

        8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this course if they satisfy the following conditions:

        (a) the student has successfully completed 48 points of study and a WAM of at least 75 in their current course;

        and

        (b) the course transfer is undertaken within the specified transfer windows in each academic year; and

        (2) have met any subject pre-requistes for their intended majors ; and

        (3) transfer offers will be awarded, having regard to the quota of available places, to the highest ranked applicants. Ranking will consider the student's WAM in their current course, as well as the balance of transfer places awarded across UWA's undergraduate course offerings.

        and

        (3) The student must have completed a minimum of 48 points in another undergraduate degree at UWA.

        (4) Transfer to the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) is by invitation only. Eligibility according to Rule 8 (1), (2), or (3) does not guarantee entry.

        Course structure

        9.(1) The Bachelor of Philosophy consists of 192 credit points (normally 32 units), comprising:

        (a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units) of an undergraduate component, including:

        (i) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) at Level 1; and

        (ii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 18 credit points (normally 3 units) at Level 3; and

        (iii) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) outside the student's degree-specific major to provide breadth of study; and

        (iv) a degree-specific major chosen from the offered courses leading to the award of a Bachelor's Degree at UWA; and

        (v) any relevant foundation units; and

        (vi) at least one of the units in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) degree course must normally involve the study of a language other than English; and

        (vii) Students are normally required to undertake a residential program approved by the Academic Board before the Level 1 units are completed; and

        (viii) A semester of study outside Australia (that may include a research placement) must normally be undertaken after the level 1 units are completed and before the Level 3 units are completed.

        and

        (b) 48 credit points (normally 8 units) of an Honours component, including:

        (i) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

        (ii) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) of Dissertation or equivalent units at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

        (iii) at least 12 credit points (normally 2 units) of the 48 credit points are undertaken at Level 4.

        (2) Students may choose to undertake up to two majors and/or up to two minors, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within the 144 credit points of the undergraduate component.

        (3) Students must also:

        (a) complete the units GCRL1000 Global Challenges, Research and Leadership and GCRL2000 BPhil Research Placement;

        and

        (b) complete at least one Language Other Than English (LOTE) unit;

        and

        (c) an approved period of student exchange/study abroad.

        (4) Students must attend the Summer Residence in the February of their commencement year.

        Satisfactory progress

        10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass all units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) in any one or more of the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        (3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

        Progress status

        11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 10(2) is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation'.

        (3) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances or (2) or (4) applies, a student who does not make satisfactory progress is assigned the progress status of 'Excluded'.

        (4) A student who has a weighted average mark below 75 in their first academic year but who, in the opinion of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Selection Group of the Curriculum Committee, has a reasonable prospect of attaining a cumulative weighted average mark of 75 by the time their progress is next assessed, is assigned the progress status of ‘On Probation' and appropriate conditions are applied to allow close monitoring of the student's progress in the next period with a view to course transfer if appropriate.

        (5) To be awarded the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) a student must achieve an Honours classification of 2A or above.

        (6) A student who is awarded an Honours classification below 2A is awarded the degree to which their degree-specific major belongs with the relevant classification of Honours.

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

        Final honours classification

        13. The final honours classification is awarded in accordance with the University Policy on: Assessment.

        Additional rules
        Honours Classification

        14. The Honours Classification is determined by the 4 dissertation units and 4 coursework based units of the honours year.

      • Bachelor of Science (BP004)
        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Science (Comprehensive) degree Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
        (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

        or

        (b) an assured pathway offer;

        or

        (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Transfer Requirements

        8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this course if they satisfy the following conditions:

        (a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment;

        and

        (b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

        and

        (c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
        (2) (a) have completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50; and

        (b) have met any subject prerequisites for their intended majors.

        Course structure

        9.(1) The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:

        (a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units), which will include:

        (i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:

        (1) MJD-AGBUS Agribusiness

        (2) MJD-AGSCI Agricultural Science

        (3) MJD-AGTEC Agricultural Technology

        (4) MJD-ANHBY Anatomy and Human Biology

        (5) MJD-BCHMB Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

        (6) MJD-BOTNY Botany

        (7) MJD-CHEMY Chemistry

        (8) MJD-CMPSC Computer Science

        (9) MJD-CONBI Conservation Biology

        (10) MJD-CYBER Cybersecurity

        (11) MJD-DATSC Data Science

        (12) MJD-ENVMT Environmental Management

        (13) MJD-ENVSC Environmental Science

        (14) MJD-EXHSC Exercise and Health

        (15) MJD-GENET Genetics

        (16) MJD-GGRPY Geographical Sciences

        (17) MJD-GEOGY Geology

        (18) MJD-MARCP Marine and Coastal Processes

        (19) MJD-MBIOL Marine Biology

        (20) MJD-MCBIM Microbiology and Immunology

        (21) MJD-NEURS Neuroscience

        (22) MJD-PHYSC Physics

        (23) MJD-SPTSC Sport Science

        (24) MJD-ZOOLY Zoology

        (25) MJD-PHYGY Physiology

        (26) MJD-PSYCH Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

        (27) MJD-STATS Statistics

        (28) MJD-MATHS Mathematics

        and

        (ii) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units; and

        (iii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 18 credit points (normaly 3 units) of Level 3 units; and

        (iv) any relevant foundation units.

        and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or up to two minors from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 144 credit points.

        Satisfactory progress

        10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        (3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

        Progress status

        11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

        (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

        (d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1).

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

      • Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BH004)
        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a Bachelors Degree with relevant undergraduate major, or equivalent as recognised by UWA. Selection based on WAM potentially calculated on Level 3 units only will apply.

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Transfer Requirements

        8. Course transfers are not permitted in this course.

        Course structure

        9.(1) The Bachelor of Science (Honours) consists of 48 credit points, including:

        (a) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

        (b) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) of Dissertation or equivalent units at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

        (c) at least 12 credit points (normally 2 units) of the 48 credit points are undertaken at Level 4.

        (2) Students must select an honours specialisation from the following:

        (1) HON-AGSCI Agricultural Science

        (2) HON-ANHBY Anatomy and Human Biology

        (3) HON-BCHMB Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

        (4) HON-BOTNY Botany

        (5) HON-CHEMS Chemistry

        (6) HON-CMSSE Computer Science and Software Engineering

        (7) HON-CONBI Conservation Biology

        (8) HON-ENGSC Engineering Science

        (9) HON-ENVSC Environmental Science

        (10) HON-GENET Genetics

        (11) HON-GGRPY Geographical Science

        (12) HON-GEOGY Earth Science

        (13) HON-MARSC Marine Science

        (14) HON-MTHST Mathematics and Statistics

        (15) HON-NRMGT Natural Resource Management

        (16) HON-NEURS Neuroscience

        (17) HON-PHYSC Physics

        (18) HON-PHYGY Physiology

        (19) HON-PSYCH Psychology

        (20) HON-SCCOM Science Communication

        (21) HON-ZOOLY Zoology

        (22) HON-SSCEH Sport Science, Exercise and Health

        (23) HON-BTECH Biotechnology

        (24) HON-BIOMS Medical Research

        (25) HON-MARBI Marine Biology

        Satisfactory progress

        10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass all units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) For the dissertation component of the honours degree course the relevant board determines whether satisfactory progress has been made having regard to the report of the student's supervisor.

        (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) in one or more of the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        Progress status

        11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(3) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2).

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

        Final honours classification

        13. The final honours classification is awarded in accordance with the University Policy on: Assessment.

      • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (BH002)
        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a Bachelors Degree with relevant undergraduate major, or equivalent as recognised by UWA. Selection based on WAM potentially calculated on Level 3 units only will apply.

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Transfer Requirements

        8. Course transfers are not permitted in this course.

        Course structure

        9.(1) The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) consists of 48 credit points, including:

        (a) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

        (b) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) of Dissertation or equivalent units at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

        (c) at least 12 credit points (normally 2 units) of the 48 credit points are undertaken at Level 4.

        (2) Students must select an honours specialisation from the following:

        (1) HON-ACCTG Accounting

        (2) HON-BSLAW Business Law

        (3) HON-ECONS Economics

        (4) HON-FINCE Finance

        (5) HON-HRSMT Human Resource Management

        (6) HON-MGMNT Management

        (7) HON-MRKTG Marketing

        Satisfactory progress

        10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass all units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) For the dissertation component of the honours degree course the relevant board determines whether satisfactory progress has been made having regard to the report of the student's supervisor.

        (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) in one or more of the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        Progress status

        11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(3) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2).

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

        Final honours classification

        13. The final honours classification is awarded in accordance with the University Policy on: Assessment.

      • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (BH001)
        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a Bachelors Degree with relevant undergraduate major, or equivalent as recognised by UWA. Selection based on WAM potentially calculated on Level 3 units only will apply.

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Transfer Requirements

        8. Course transfers are not permitted in this course.

        Course structure

        9.(1) The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) consists of 48 credit points, including:

        (a) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

        (b) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) of Dissertation or equivalent units at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

        (c) at least 12 credit points (normally 2 units) of the 48 credit points are undertaken at Level 4.

        (2) Students must select an honours specialisation from the following:

        (1) HON-ANTSC Anthropology and Sociology

        (2) HON-ARCGY Archaeology

        (3) HON-ASSTD Asian Studies

        (4) HON-CLANH Classics and Ancient History

        (5) HON-CMMST Communication and Media Studies

        (6) HON-EGLST English and Literary Studies

        (7) HON-EUROS European Studies

        (8) HON-FNART Fine Arts

        (9) HON-FRNCH French Studies

        (10) HON-GRMAN German Studies

        (11) HON-HISTY History

        (12) HON-HYART History of Art

        (13) HON-ITALN Italian Studies

        (14) HON-LWSOC Law and Society

        (15) HON-LINGO Linguistics

        (16) HON-MUSIC Music

        (17) HON-PHILY Philosophy

        (18) HON-PPECN Philosophy, Politics and Economics

        (19) HON-POLSC Political Science and International Relations

        (20) HON-PSYCH Psychology

        (21) HON-URPLN Urban and Regional Planning

        (22) HON-WKERL Work and Employment Relations

        (23) HON-GNDST Gender Studies

        Satisfactory progress

        10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass all units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) For the dissertation component of the honours degree course the relevant board determines whether satisfactory progress has been made having regard to the report of the student's supervisor.

        (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) in one or more of the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        Progress status

        11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(3) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2).

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

        Final honours classification

        13. The final honours classification is awarded in accordance with the University Policy on: Assessment.

      • Diploma in Design (DU003) Only available to re-enrolling students.

        Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

        Title

        1. These rules are the Diploma in Design Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
        (a) a Bachelor's degree from UWA, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Course structure

        8.(1) The Undergraduate certificates consists of 48 credit points (normally 8 units), except where relevant according to Rule {RulesStructureUGDip}(3).

        (2) Students must choose a major from the following:

        (1) MJD-FNART Fine Arts

        (2) MJD-IDSGN Integrated Design

        (3) MJD-LDARC Landscape Architecture

        (3) (a) Students must complete all units in the unit sequence of their nominated major; and

        (b) any additional bridging, pre-requiste, or co-requiste units required by their nominated major.

        (4) Students are not permitted to enrol in units outside of the nominated major except with permission from the relevant student advising office

        Satisfactory progress

        Progress status

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants are not permitted to defer admission to this course and are expected to commence their course in the offered intake only. Approved leave is not available during the first academic year of this course. Applicants seeking admission to an alternative intake must submit a new application for that intake.

      • Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (BH006)
        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a Bachelors Degree with relevant undergraduate major, or equivalent as recognised by UWA. Selection based on WAM potentially calculated on Level 3 units only will apply.

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Transfer Requirements

        8. Course transfers are not permitted in this course.

        Course structure

        9.(1) The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) consists of 48 credit points, including:

        (a) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

        (b) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) of Dissertation or equivalent units at Level 4 and/or Level 5; and

        (c) at least 12 credit points (normally 2 units) of the 48 credit points are undertaken at Level 4.

        (2) Students must select an honours specialisation from the following:

        (1) HON-BIOMS Medical Research

        (2) HON-PPHLH Population Health

        Satisfactory progress

        10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass all units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) For the dissertation component of the honours degree course the relevant board determines whether satisfactory progress has been made having regard to the report of the student's supervisor.

        (3) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) in one or more of the ACE module, the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        Progress status

        11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(3) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1) or (2).

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

        Final honours classification

        13. The final honours classification is awarded in accordance with the University Policy on: Assessment.

      • Bachelor of Design (BP003) Only available to re-enrolling students.

        Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Design (Comprehensive) degree Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
        (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 80, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

        or

        (b) an assured pathway offer;

        or

        (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Transfer Requirements

        8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this course if they satisfy the following conditions:

        (a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment;

        and

        (b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

        and

        (c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
        (2) (a) have completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50; and

        (b) have met any subject prerequisites for their intended majors.

        Course structure

        9.(1) The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:

        (a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units), which will include:

        (i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:

        (1) MJD-ARCTA Architecture A

        (2) MJS-ARCTB Architecture B

        (3) fine MJD-FNART Fine Arts

        (4) MJD-IDSGN Integrated Design

        (5) MJD-LDARC Landscape Architecture

        and

        (ii) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units; and

        (iii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 18 credit points (normaly 3 units) of Level 3 units; and

        (iv) any relevant foundation units.

        and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or up to two minors from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 144 credit points.

        Satisfactory progress

        10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        (3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

        Progress status

        11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

        (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

        (d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1).

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

      • Diploma in Arts (DU001) Only available to re-enrolling students.

        Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

        Title

        1. These rules are the Diploma in Arts Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
        (a) a Bachelor's degree from UWA, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Course structure

        8.(1) The Undergraduate certificates consists of 48 credit points (normally 8 units), except where relevant according to Rule {RulesStructureUGDip}(3).

        (2) Students must choose a major from the following:

        (1) MJD-ANTSC Anthropology and Sociology

        (2) MJD-ARCGY Archaeology

        (3) MJD-ASSTD Asian Studies

        (4) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies

        (5) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies

        (6) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies

        (7) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies

        (8) MJD-CLANH Classics and Ancient History

        (9) MJD-CMMST Communication and Media Studies

        (10) MJD-CRIMN Criminology

        (11) MJD-EGCST English and Literary Studies

        (12) MJD-FNART Fine Arts

        (13) MJD-FRNHA French Studies

        (14) MJD-FRNHB French Studies

        (15) MJD-FRNHI French Studies

        (16) MJD-GRMNA German Studies

        (17) MJD-GRMNB German Studies

        (18) MJD-GRMNI German Studies

        (19) MJD-HISTY History

        (20) MJD-HYART History of Art

        (21) MJD-HGYPL Human Geography and Planning

        (22) MJD-INKHH Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage

        (23) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

        (24) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies

        (25) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

        (26) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies

        (27) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies

        (28) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies

        (29) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies

        (30) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies

        (31) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies

        (32) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies

        (33) MJD-LDARC Landscape Architecture

        (34) MJD-LWSOC Law and Society

        (35) MJD-LINGO Linguistics

        (36) MJD-MEMSD Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design

        (37) MJD-PHILY Philosophy

        (38) MJD-POLSC Political Science and International Relations

        (39) MJD-PSYSO Psychology in Society

        (40) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies

        (41) MJD-MSTGM Music General Studies

        (42) MJD-GNWST Gender Studies

        (43) MJD-WKERL Work and Employment Relations

        (3) (a) Students must complete all units in the unit sequence of their nominated major; and

        (b) any additional bridging, pre-requiste, or co-requiste units required by their nominated major.

        (4) Students are not permitted to enrol in units outside of the nominated major except with permission from the relevant student advising office

        Satisfactory progress

        Progress status

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants are not permitted to defer admission to this course and are expected to commence their course in the offered intake only. Approved leave is not available during the first academic year of this course. Applicants seeking admission to an alternative intake must submit a new application for that intake.

      • Diploma in Science (DU004) Only available to re-enrolling students.

        Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

        Title

        1. These rules are the Diploma in Science Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
        (a) a Bachelor's degree from UWA, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Course structure

        8.(1) The Undergraduate certificates consists of 48 credit points (normally 8 units), except where relevant according to Rule {RulesStructureUGDip}(3).

        (2) Students must choose a major from the following:

        (1) MJD-AGSCI Agricultural Science

        (2) MJD-BCHMB Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

        (3) MJD-BOTNY Botany

        (4) MJD-COMDS Computing and Data Science

        (5) MJD-CONBI Conservation Biology

        (6) MJD-DATSC Data Science

        (7) MJD-GGRPY Geographical Sciences

        (8) MJD-GEOGY Geology

        (9) MJD-MTHST Mathematics and Statistics

        (10) MJD-PHYSC Physics

        (11) MJD-PSYCH Psychology

        (12) MJD-PSYSC Psychological Science

        (13) MJD-SPTSC Sport Science

        (14) MJD-ZOOLY Zoology

        (15) MJD-ENVSC Environmental Science

        (3) (a) Students must complete all units in the unit sequence of their nominated major; and

        (b) any additional bridging, pre-requiste, or co-requiste units required by their nominated major.

        (4) Students are not permitted to enrol in units outside of the nominated major except with permission from the relevant student advising office

        Satisfactory progress

        Progress status

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants are not permitted to defer admission to this course and are expected to commence their course in the offered intake only. Approved leave is not available during the first academic year of this course. Applicants seeking admission to an alternative intake must submit a new application for that intake.

      • Diploma in Biomedical Science (DU006)

        Note: This course is not available in 2024.

        Title

        1. These rules are the Diploma in Biomedical Science Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
        (a) a Bachelor's degree from UWA, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Course structure

        8.(1) The Undergraduate certificates consists of 48 credit points (normally 8 units), except where relevant according to Rule {RulesStructureUGDip}(3).

        (2) Students must choose a major from the following:

        (1) MJD-ABHWB Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

        (2) MJD-ANHBY Anatomy and Human Biology

        (3) MJD-EXHSC Exercise and Health

        (4) MJD-GENET Genetics

        (5) MJD-HHMED Humanities in Health and Medicine

        (6) MJD-MCBIM Microbiology and Immunology

        (7) MJD-NEURS Neuroscience

        (8) MJD-PLMED Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

        (9) MJD-PHARY Pharmacology

        (10) MJD-PHYGY Physiology

        (3) (a) Students must complete all units in the unit sequence of their nominated major; and

        (b) any additional bridging, pre-requiste, or co-requiste units required by their nominated major.

        (4) Students are not permitted to enrol in units outside of the nominated major except with permission from the relevant student advising office

        Satisfactory progress

        Progress status

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants are not permitted to defer admission to this course and are expected to commence their course in the offered intake only. Approved leave is not available during the first academic year of this course. Applicants seeking admission to an alternative intake must submit a new application for that intake.

      • Bachelor of Commerce (BP002)
        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Commerce (Comprehensive) degree Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
        (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 80, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

        or

        (b) an assured pathway offer;

        or

        (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Transfer Requirements

        8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this course if they satisfy the following conditions:

        (a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment;

        and

        (b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

        and

        (c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
        (2) (a) have completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50; and

        (b) have met any subject prerequisites for their intended majors.

        Course structure

        9.(1) The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:

        (a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units), which will include:

        (i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:

        (1) MJD-ACCTG Accounting

        (2) MJD-BSLAW Business Law

        (3) MJD-ECNSM Economics

        (4) MJD-FINCE Finance

        (5) MJD-HRSMT Human Resource Management

        (6) MJD-MGMNT Management

        (7) MJD-MRKTG Marketing

        (8) MJD-BUSAN Business Analytics

        and

        (ii) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units; and

        (iii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 18 credit points (normaly 3 units) of Level 3 units; and

        (iv) any relevant foundation units.

        and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or up to two minors from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 144 credit points.

        Satisfactory progress

        10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        (3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

        Progress status

        11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

        (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

        (d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1).

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

      • Bachelor of Science and Technology (BP502)
        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Science and Technology Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        Admission requirements

        5 To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have a Bachelor of Science or other relevant degree from UWA.

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Course structure

        7 The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:

        (a) 96 credit points (normally 16 units), which will include:

        (i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:

        (1) MJD-ABHWB Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

        (2) MJD-GGRPY Geographical Sciences

        (3) MJD-HHMED Humanities in Health and Medicine

        (4) MJD-BOTNY Botany

        (5) MJD-CONBI Conservation Biology

        (6) MJD-MBIOL Marine Biology

        (7) MJD-ZOOLY Zoology

        (8) MJD-SPTSC Sport Science

        (9) MJD-NEURS Neuroscience

        (10) MJD-PHYGY Physiology

        (11) MJD-ANHBY Anatomy and Human Biology

        (12) MJD-EXHSC Exercise and Health

        (13) MJD-PHYSC Physics

        (14) MJD-GEOGY Geology

        (15) MJD-MARCP Marine and Coastal Processes

        (16) MJD-CHEMY Chemistry

        (17) MJD-GENET Genetics

        (18) MJD-BCHMB Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

        (19) MJD-CMPSC Computer Science

        (20) MJD-DATSC Data Science

        (21) MJD-MATHS Mathematics

        (22) MJD-STATS Statistics

        and

        (ii) no more than 48 credit points (normally 8 units) of Level 1 units; and

        (iii) at least 48 credit points (normally 8 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 18 credit points (normaly 3 units) of Level 3 units.

        Satisfactory progress

        8.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        (3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

        Progress status

        9.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

        (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

        (d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 8(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 8(1).

        Deferrals

        10. Applicants are not permitted to defer admission to this course and are expected to commence their course in the offered intake only. Applicants seeking admission to an alternative intake must submit a new application for that intake.

        Additional rules
        Credit Transfer

        11. Students may be granted up to 48 points of credit, normally eight units.

      • Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BP006)
        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Comprehensive) degree Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
        (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 80, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

        or

        (b) an assured pathway offer;

        or

        (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Transfer Requirements

        8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this course if they satisfy the following conditions:

        (a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment;

        and

        (b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

        and

        (c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
        (2) (a) have completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50; and

        (b) have met any subject prerequisites for their intended majors.

        Course structure

        9.(1) The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:

        (a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units), which will include:

        (i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:

        (1) MJD-ABHWB Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

        (2) MJD-ANHBY Anatomy and Human Biology

        (3) MJD-BCHMB Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

        (4) MJD-EXHSC Exercise and Health

        (5) MJD-GENET Genetics

        (6) MJD-HHMED Humanities in Health and Medicine

        (7) MJD-MCBIM Microbiology and Immunology

        (8) MJD-NEURS Neuroscience

        (9) MJD-PLMED Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

        (10) MJD-PHARY Pharmacology

        (11) MJD-PHYGY Physiology

        (12) MJD-PPHLH Public Health

        (13) MJS-SCCOM Science Communication

        and

        (ii) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units; and

        (iii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 18 credit points (normaly 3 units) of Level 3 units; and

        (iv) any relevant foundation units.

        and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or up to two minors from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 144 credit points.

        Satisfactory progress

        10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        (3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

        Progress status

        11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

        (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

        (d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1).

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).

        Additional rules
        Study Abroad (for IMSCP and PHMSC Majors)

        13.(1) Students enrolled in this course may only engage with study abroad activities through short term programs falling outside the University semester and examination periods.

      • Bachelor of Arts (BP001)
        Title

        1. These rules are the Bachelor of Arts (Comprehensive) degree Course Rules.

        Terms Used

        2. The Glossary provides an explanation of the terms used in these rules.

        Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

        3.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

        (2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

        Academic Conduct Essentials, Communication and Research Skills And Indigenous Studies Essentials module

        4.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in an undergraduate degree course of the University for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module), Communication and Research Skills (the CARS module) and Indigenous Studies Essentials (the ISE module) in the teaching period in which they are first enrolled.

        (2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.

        (3) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module is not required to repeat the relevant module.

        English Language competency requirements

        5. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

        Admission requirements

        6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
        (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

        or

        (b) an assured pathway offer;

        or

        (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.

        Admission ranking and selection

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

        Transfer Requirements

        8.(1) A student enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at UWA may apply to transfer into this course if they satisfy the following conditions:

        (a) the student has not commenced their final semester of enrolment;

        and

        (b) the course transfer is undertaken within the two transfer windows in each academic year;

        and

        (c) there are no quotas preventing the student from enrolling in a major or unit in which the student seeks to enrol; and
        (2) (a) have completed a minimum of 24 points of study in their current course and achieved a WAM of at least 50; and

        (b) have met any subject prerequisites for their intended majors.

        Course structure

        9.(1) The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:

        (a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units), which will include:

        (i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below:

        (1) MJD-ANTHR Anthropology

        (2) MJD-APHGY Applied Human Geography

        (3) MJD-ARCGY Archaeology

        (4) MJD-ASSTD Asian Studies

        (5) MJD-CHNSA Chinese Studies

        (6) MJD-CHNSB Chinese Studies

        (7) MJD-CHNSI Chinese Studies

        (8) MJD-CHNSP Chinese Studies

        (9) MJD-CLANH Classics and Ancient History

        (10) MJD-CMMST Communication and Media Studies

        (11) MJD-CRIMN Criminology

        (12) MJD-EGCST English and Literary Studies

        (13) MJD-FNART Fine Arts

        (14) MJD-FRNHA French Studies

        (15) MJD-FRNHB French Studies

        (16) MJD-FRNHI French Studies

        (17) MJD-GNWST Gender Studies

        (18) MJD-GRMNA German Studies

        (19) MJD-GRMNB German Studies

        (20) MJD-GRMNI German Studies

        (21) MJD-HGYPL Human Geography and Planning (only available to re-enrolling students; see Applied Human Geography

        (22) MJD-HISTY History

        (23) MJD-HYART History of Art

        (24) MJD-INDNB Indonesian Studies

        (25) MJD-INDNI Indonesian Studies

        (26) MJD-INDNP Indonesian Studies

        (27) MJD-INKHH Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage

        (28) MJD-ITLNA Italian Studies

        (29) MJD-ITLNB Italian Studies

        (30) MJD-ITLNI Italian Studies

        (31) MJD-JPNSB Japanese Studies

        (32) MJD-JPNSI Japanese Studies

        (33) MJD-JPNSP Japanese Studies

        (34) MJD-KOREB Korean Studies

        (35) MJD-KOREI Korean Studies

        (36) MJD-LINGO Linguistics

        (37) MJD-LWSOC Law and Society

        (38) MJD-MEMSD Music: Electronic Music and Sound Design

        (39) MJD-MSTGM Music General Studies

        (40) MJD-MUSCO Contemporary Popular Music

        (41) MJD-MUSMS Music and Society

        (42) MJD-MUSST Music Studies

        (43) MJD-PHILY Philosophy

        (44) MJD-POLSC Political Science and International Relations

        (45) MJD-PSYCH Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

        (46) MJD-SCITS Science and Technology in Society

        (47) MJD-SPNHB Spanish Studies

        (48) MJD-WKERL Work and Employment Relations

        and

        (ii) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units; and

        (iii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 18 credit points (normaly 3 units) of Level 3 units; and

        (iv) any relevant foundation units.

        and(2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or up to two minors from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 144 credit points.

        Satisfactory progress

        10.(1) To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

        (2) A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the CARS module or the ISE module when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress.

        (3) A student who fails a unit twice is not permitted to enrol again in that unit unless the relevant board approves otherwise.

        Progress status

        11.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

        (2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances —

        (a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

        (b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

        (c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 10(1) is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded';

        (d) a student who does not make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(2) is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation' unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to make satisfactory progress under Rule 10(1).

        Deferrals

        12. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).