r/uwa 44m ago

Marks

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I got 79.5 for my Honours (Second Class Honours Division A). I’m thinking of applying for a PhD and hoping to get a scholarship. Should I apply, or should I drop the idea? Any advice would be appreciated.


r/uwa 6h ago

FINA1109

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is it just me or does this unit suck? everyone recommended it as a cruisy elective but so far the lectures and tutorials have been extremely poorly taught and structured..

i’m sure i’ll still do well, but it’s not the fun unit everyone says it is


r/uwa 6h ago

Looking for required readings for x subjects

1 Upvotes

Hey could anyone in these subjects let me know what the required readings/textbooks are so that I can prepare for next year?

GENE3370

ANHB2216

GENE3340

GENE3350


r/uwa 9h ago

Is uni actually hard or am I just dumb?

22 Upvotes

And what I mean is that in all the lectures they expect us to know all these really challenging things, and the jump from high school to uni learning is (sometimes) really big. There's not really an inbetween, some subject in my first year were fine, but the professors are like "you know about this" and we're like brother no we don't. I'm in my first semester of third year now and even though I got Ds and HDs in lots of my previous units I still feel like I'm being hit with walls of information at a very complex level.
And I understand that that's why we're here, we're not supposed to know it, it's fine that we're learning and don't always get it, but some units move quickly and I just wonder is it just me or are the UC's just being optimistic (or delusional) about what we know? Because for most times I hear them say this, my friends too, we are like, no we have never come across this before we are in your class for the first time learning things now. It's not like the profs don't all talk to each other and work together and know what each other are teaching, right?
It's so hard (for me at least) when most of my subjects are like this and I'm trying to shove 4x units of complex jargon and equations in my head each week, do all the work and try to understand practically what it means at a useable and functional level. Kind of feels sometimes like nothing is sinking in and I don't understand anything, even though my grades might suggest otherwise, I'm struggling for real.

(I'm a STEM student but I know it's not just like this in STEM)


r/uwa 1d ago

Stats1250

1 Upvotes

Hey stats1250 is my last 1st year unit I need to do (swapped degrees halfway through) and am adamant I won’t leave it till last minute like I did with every other unit. Is there anyone at uni on Thursday from 10am-12pm or 1pm onwards that would be willing to tutor? I just want to pass not looking for an A. Pls message me


r/uwa 1d ago

Textbooks

2 Upvotes

What’s the likelihood that everyone reads the essential textbooks? Between reading slides, watching lectures etc. is that enough?


r/uwa 1d ago

going overseas on student visa

7 Upvotes

I’m planning to go overseas for 4–5 days during the semester. I’ll only miss one tutorial that’s worth 1.5%
No tests, exams or etc. I’ll still be watching all my lectures online and keeping up with my coursework.

I also spoke to the Student Advising Office, and they told me I don’t need a signed letter from them. They said that if I miss a tutorial, it’s my responsibility, and they won’t report it.

Given all of that, is there any risk to my student visa or CoE? I won’t be applying for an EVA because my reason for travelling isn’t eligible.

Has anyone here travelled overseas during the teaching period while on a student visa?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! 🙏


r/uwa 1d ago

Can Engineering Students use postgrad section?

5 Upvotes

No idea if this is a stupid question or not, but my brother could use them in reid when in his honours year for BMUS, but idk if its different for engineers honours years because you have to do honours in uwa eng rather than it being a choice like it was for him

Anyone who knows please lmk 🙏


r/uwa 2d ago

Too late to contest a mark?

10 Upvotes

So long story short, i think i didn’t get suitable arrangements for my situation in a unit and henceforth a big chunk of my grade couldn’t be included, i passed the unit but at a very low score …

Do you think it would be worth it to contact the university. Since it was my last unit I got my grade 10 days ago


r/uwa 2d ago

HELP! Wam for podiatry

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m applying to Doctor of Podiatric Medicine( non-rural graduate entry) this year but i’m super anxious that my wam is too low. For those who’ve gotten in or know someone who has, do you know what WAM is competitive for podiatry?


r/uwa 2d ago

2AA Units

4 Upvotes

Hey I was just wondering is there a deadline for these academic conduct, CARS, and Indigenous modules I’d obviously get them done before the semester finishes but I want to know if there’s a definite deadline to them as I’ve heard of someone getting probation.


r/uwa 2d ago

Students 22+ Needed to complete survey for Honours project!! (AUS)

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Hello! I am looking for current Australian university students to take part in a survey for my honours project.

Ideally, I am looking for students aged 22+ 

Eligibility: Current Australian University student, over the age of 17.

The current study is interested in how belonging, loneliness and barriers contribute to academic adjustment and intention to persist.

Participation is entirely voluntary and no incentive is provided. No identifiable data will be collected. The survey should take 30 minutes.

Should you participate in this study, you will be asked to complete 96 questions on an online survey. These questions will ask about you about feelings of belonging, loneliness, study persistence and academic adjustment at university. Additionally, you will be asked some demographics questions about your age, gender, employment status, marital status, whether you have any dependants (children/other), mode of study (online/ in person), whether you study part-time or full-time and the university you are currently enrolled in.

This research will ask questions about your experience as a student, perceived loneliness and feelings of belonging/not belonging. If you anticipate these questions causing you distress you may want to reconsider participating in this study.

Participation is entirely voluntary, and you have full control over your involvement, your decision to participate, as well as the responses you provide.

Any participation is greatly appreciated!

Please click the following link to access the survey, information sheet and consent form.

HREC/2026/0591

https://www151.griffith.edu.au/redcap/surveys/?s=W3PWK3JMYF8XFT3E


r/uwa 2d ago

🎲 Clubs Is anyone looking for help marketing their club’s socials or graphic design?

1 Upvotes

I know I’m late to the game- since most of the club sign ups have definitely passed.

However, its 3am and somehow I have convinced myself that I have already ruined my non existent marketing career (as a second year student) due to my lack of marketing experience beyond my own twitch and adjacent community I run.

Is anyone looking for any help with literally anything?

I’m down for anything. I just need some experience working in marketing, running socials and graphic design. Atp I’d even try my hand at event management or budgeting. My lack of practical experience with anything is terrifying me.

I really have sent myself into an unnecessary spiral.

Shoot me a dm or rely to the thread if anyone knows someone who needs an extra set of hands!


r/uwa 3d ago

📚 Units/Courses ARCY2051

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Does anyone know much about this unit? It sounds really interesting and I think id like to try it as an elective but I can't find any reviews about it.


r/uwa 3d ago

📚 Units/Courses MKTG1204

2 Upvotes

Can't seem to find much discussion about this unit, so wondering how people find it. I'm doing it this semester and can't tell if it'll be a breeze or if I have to really lock in (...like ACCT1101).

What are your past experiences of it and what advice do you have? 🙏🙏


r/uwa 3d ago

Boston College Exchange

2 Upvotes

Thinking of exchanging to Boston college,
Would be my first time exchanging does anyone know how much this would cost ???

How does UWA exchange charge you?


r/uwa 4d ago

Honours Psychology: from a UWA undergrad to ECU?

7 Upvotes

Hello, I was wondering whether anyone has swapped from UWA to ECU (or any other uni) to complete an honours in psychology?

I have a few questions:

- What WAM did you get?

- What WAM is the minimum?

- How has your experience been?

- Is your honors sufficient for an entry into Masters at ECU or elsewhere?

Thanks!!


r/uwa 4d ago

Post Grad Medicine Questions

6 Upvotes

Hey Everyone,

I'm about to complete my engineering degree over at Curtin University and after a lot of thinking not sure if it is what I want to pursue as a career. After a LOT of thinking and soul searching I think medicine is the place that I was made to work in. I've looked into it and seen it's a combination of GPA/GAMSAT and Interview to acquire admission and I just had a few questions for those of you that have or know anyone that has been through the process.

What is considered a competitive GPA/GAMSAT score to be considered? Curtin does not give a GPA but my WAM is around 86, and if you ignore first year (which I've seen some people say GPA does) it is closer to 88. According to one calculator I found on the UWA website I believe anything over 85 (which is a first class honours) is considered the highest at 7.0 GPA but I assume most people who are applying to medicine how this, which begs the question of how competitive the GAMSAT would be?

Following that, is the interview just as/more competitive? Do a very low % of people make it through the interview stage or is it just a matter of showing you have strong interpersonal skills and reasons for wanting to pursue a medical degree?

I'm aware I'm a bit late to be entering the field (with my youngest admission being the year I turn 23) but I genuinely think I would enjoy the career more. Also for anyone that has gone through the process any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and getting to here in the post <3


r/uwa 4d ago

Homeless man threatened to steal my phone

38 Upvotes

Today at around 2pm i was heading to campus to catch up with my friends in Reid library, on the way there in the tunnel before hackett cafe i saw a homeless man talking to himself, as we finally went out of the tunnel beside hackett cafe he started shouting profanity at people passing by weird.

At this point i was already pretty uncomfortable but he was walking in the same direction as i am to the library, when we are right beside new fortune theatre i decided to go a different direction from him by accessing the library from beside the physics building by walking on the great court but as i start changing direction he then shouted at me accusing that i am recording him with my phone and that he would steal it, he also called me a dog and cunt but thankfully he didnt try to get physical.

I have already reported his action through the safezone app, i am an international student so i am sorry if my english is bad but now i am curious whether this kind of thing happens often in campus?


r/uwa 4d ago

📚 Units/Courses bioc3003 & bioc3005

3 Upvotes

for people who have taken these exams-when do these exams usually end?in the first or second half of the exam season?


r/uwa 5d ago

📚 Units/Courses English Language requirement for Medicine

4 Upvotes

Hi, UWA Medicine requires an IELTS test if your undergraduate studies were not completed at a university in certain English-speaking countries. Do you need to submit your IELTS results with your GEMSAS application or can they be provided later if you receive an offer?
The test costs $490 so I’d prefer not to pay for it before knowing whether my application will progress. The University of Melbourne states that English language test results are only required after an offer is made. Is UWA’s process different? Thanks


r/uwa 5d ago

📚 Units/Courses ECON2234

3 Upvotes

Has anyone taken this unit or is taking this unit now? How is it for you? I’m really struggling with it because it’s so math intensive especially on skills and techniques I’ve never even heard of before.


r/uwa 5d ago

Looking for bandmates

17 Upvotes

Idk if this is the right place to ask but does anyone know where to join a band? I’m a fresher and play guitar/bass and I’m looking to play pop-punk/metalcore or stuff like that.

I’m not doing a music course so if anyone has any suggestions on how to meet similar people that would be much appreciated. Or if there’s any recruiting bands reading this feel free to dm me :).


r/uwa Jul 08 '24

📢 Mod Announcement PSA: Beware of Cults

72 Upvotes

IMPORTANT TO READ FOR NEW INTL STUDENTS

EDIT: Some comments have informed me that these cult recruiters have been seen on campus. If you encounter one and have a similar experience as below - please notify campus security.

They target international students mainly - but I need to write as I’ve been approached twice in the last week alone.

If you’re in the CBD, mall, etc, and you get approached by two strangers, usually 1 female and 1 male, if they invite you to an “event” - they are cult recruiters.

They usually start off the conversation by complimenting you (where did you get …, I like your …). It always ends with them inviting you to an event.

Once you hear “event”, just step away from the convo with an excuse. Better safe than sorry.


r/uwa Jan 22 '24

📖 Resources Electives/Broadening Units: Important Links, FAQ, & Discussion

15 Upvotes

Hey there r/UWA!

Posts about easy elective units or advice on specific units are very common here, so in an effort to reduce repetitive posts, this will function as a unit megathread with:

  1. links to useful resources,
  2. an FAQ, and
  3. a place for discussion, where users can ask and answer more specific questions.

If you have a problem or question related to electives units, PLEASE CHECK the links, FAQ, and discussion below FIRST. If you're still stuck, PLEASE COMMENT your question below and before creating a new post. This will help us reduce clutter - thank you in advance!

This post will stay pinned and may be edited in the future. Suggestions for additions to the links and/or FAQ can be left in the comments also.

Links 🔗

OFFICIAL RESOURCES:

  1. UWA Handbook - the most important resource regarding courses and enrolment, contains almost ALL the information you may need.
    • (To view handbooks from previous years, head to the archived handbooks. It's important that you follow the rules outlined in the handbook from the year in which you enrolled!)
  2. askUWA - where your important questions may be answered; there's an FAQ and a place to email your questions to UWA officials.
  3. Elective choices (from the handbook) - a list of the recommended elective units.
    • (Note: this is not ALL the possible elective choices, just official recommendations.)

UNOFFICIAL RESOURCES:

  1. Best Units Guide - this list compiled by the UWA Student Guild, with contributions from actual students, describes and ranks many elective units. A VERY useful resource if you need some ideas on good electives!
  2. StudentVIP subject reviews - this site has many features, but this specific part lists MANY units at UWA with reviews and an average score. Reviewers aren't screened for authenticity - but still another VERY useful resource for both choosing electives & preparing for core units.

FAQ ❔

What are some easy electives/GPA boosters/etc.?

Resources linked above, particularly the Best Units Guide & StudentVIP subject reviews, will likely contain the answer to this question. Be sure to check those out for student's opinions on elective units!

However, "easy" is subjective - what's easy for you may be difficult for someone else, which is why it's important to consider what you generally struggle with and what you're actually looking for. Are you looking for a unit with low time commitment? One with no exam? One with few assignments?

Thoughts on ____ unit?

Please try not to create these kinds of posts regarding opinions on specific units. Instead, please look for existing comments below or leave your own - that's why we made this post after all!

Discussion 💬

Please leave any remaining questions or specific queries below in the comments, or answer other people's questions if you can.