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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%
Course overview
Master of Architecture via Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Assured PathwayBachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
This innovative and inspiring course for high-achieving students offers an individually designed program in your chosen area of specialisation You can choose almost any major and will also receive intensive research training, academic mentoring, and professional skills development and have the opportunity to learn a language and study abroad.
Why study this course at UWA:
- You’ll have access to individual mentoring from leading researchers and a network of talented alumni
- The research training embedded throughout the course will ensure you develop high-level skills to address global challenges in your chosen field
- You’ll expand your international connections and cross-cultural knowledge through a scholarship-supported study abroad experience
The Master of Architecture enables you to apply concepts to the design of specialised building projects. After completing this course, you'll undertake at least two years' professional work experience under the direction of a registered architect and passing the Architectural Practice Examination, you'll be eligible to register as an architect in Australia.
Why study this course at UWA:
- There are excellent opportunities to learn from and interact with members of industry through formal classes and work placements.
- You'll interact with students and teachers across a range of of related subjects
- You'll be taught by dedicated academic and professional teaching staff who've won national and international teaching and design awards have extensive experience around the world
Course record
Career Opportunities
Architect, Graduates of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course have a wealth of career opportunities. Many choose to pursue postgraduate research or courses leading to professional qualifications. Whatever you choose, you’ll be highly employable on graduation.
Majors
Architecture (Extended Major)
Architecture is the conceptualisation and design of individual buildings and urban landscapes in response to existing and emerging social, economic, environmental and technological needs. The Architecture extended major prepares you for postgraduate studies, which can lead to registration as an architect*.
*Postgraduate study required
Other Information
If you are offered a place on one of the school leaver pathways through this code, you are assured of a Master of Architecture place on completion of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) at The University of Western Australia.
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Summer Residence: The Summer Residence is a unique orientation program for new Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) students and forms the foundation for your later studies. Attendance at the Summer Residence is a requirement for all commencing BPhil(Hons) students, including internal transfer students. The Summer Residence will be held two weeks prior to the start of Semester 1 at one of the Colleges associated with UWA. Further details will be provided in the Letter of Offer for successful BPhil(Hons) applicants.The Summer Residence is a unique orientation program for new Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) students and forms the foundation for your later studies. Attendance at the Summer Residence is a requirement for all commencing BPhil(Hons) students, including internal transfer students. The Summer Residence will be held two weeks prior to the start of Semester 1 at one of the Colleges associated with UWA. Further details will be provided in the Letter of Offer for successful BPhil(Hons) applicants.
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
24-26Use the ATAR 70 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Past offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CrawleyWAAugust 2026
- CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
- CrawleyWA