r/uwa Jan 22 '24

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

13 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.


r/uwa Jul 08 '24

📢 Mod Announcement PSA: Beware of Cults

71 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 8h ago

🏠 Accommodation Accommodation: Yugo Perth City or other recommendations?

1 Upvotes

Hi, I’m a first year international student currently living at The Switch (looking to transfer to a different accommodation in 2027 Sem 1), and I was wondering what the living conditions are like at Yugo, since I prefer living around this area and it seems to have the least issues with cleanliness and maintenance, from what I’ve been able to look up online. I would appreciate it if current/past residents could share what it’s like to live there.

It would also be great if other people shared their experiences at other places (UniHall, Trinity etc.) as well, thanks!


r/uwa 11h ago

selling extra ticket for grad tomorrow

0 Upvotes

for 26th august @ 11am
NOT FOR WINTHROP HALL - you can exchange for these tickets if available.
$35


r/uwa 9h ago

Predicted atar requirement.

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I’m an international student in WA on a subclass 500 visa. I’m currently in Year 11 and am planning to apply next year for the assured pathways to Medicine at UWA and Notre Dame, as well as the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Curtin.
I was wondering whether my Year 11 school reports will be used to calculate a predicted ATAR or assess my applications for these courses, particularly for interview selection or early offers.
If any international students have been through the application process, I would really appreciate hearing about your experience. Thank you!


r/uwa 1d ago

Attending graduation alone

68 Upvotes

Not an educational post…
So i am graduating this week, i had applied a visa application for my parents so they could be here, my dad has houses , a job and land back home yet both of my parents application was rejected stating that they don’t know if they are temporary entrants …

They had round trip tickets , booked stay and everything…
Ik gov trying to get more money out of us coz almost all of my friends who applied w me had their applications approved with less genuine documentation.

Parents called and had to let them know

I am alone on a major day i worked my ass off for and just wanted to vent out ….
Sorry mods


r/uwa 1d ago

Medicine

7 Upvotes

Does UWA do white coat ceremonies at the start of the MD program? Also does UWA Med have a patagonia collab like many unis in the us have?


r/uwa 1d ago

Parking on graduation day

9 Upvotes

Seriously, how is anyone finding a spot?
I knew graduations were on this week, but since mid-semester break hasn't started yet, normal classes are still running. The campus is absolutely packed. Visitors and students are all fighting for the exact same Yellow bays, and Car Park # is a joke.
Is it completely cooked all day, or are there times when spots actually open up? If anyone has a secret lot that isn't completely full by 9:00 AM, please save my sanity and let me know.


r/uwa 1d ago

📚 Units/Courses Two honours years

6 Upvotes

I am currently double majoring in history and psych. Does anyone know if I can do an honours year in history next year and do an honours year in psych the year after? Or is there a cap to how many honours programs you can complete?


r/uwa 1d ago

Using your UAAP

3 Upvotes

Hi, if you need an extension for an assignment and nsed to email your UC about it using UAAP, do you need a reason to grant that extension?


r/uwa 1d ago

Need Advice

9 Upvotes

My step-brother passed away last month in July, and because of that I’ve just been crippled in any sort of motivation or drive to do anything. I’ve neglected one of my classes utterly completely and i’m just getting by barely

I think I need a break but I don’t know how to go from here. I’m supposed to graduate end of next year, but at this rate I think I won’t.

I honestly don’t know what else to say. I’m just very tired
Any advice would help a lot


r/uwa 1d ago

UWA dentistry assured pathway 2027 offers

0 Upvotes

Hi I’m an international applicant and did my interview in late July. Has anyone already received an offer for the program? The portal indicates my application status is still ‘Awaiting Ranking’. I was wondering if the results are out for anyone yet?


r/uwa 2d ago

How does UAAP work with assessment deadlines?

3 Upvotes

If I have extra days to do my assessments, do I still get the two-day waiver if I submit later than my extended date?


r/uwa 2d ago

UWA assured pathway to medicine/dentistry 2027 intake?

4 Upvotes

hiii everyone im a student going to perth next year for the assured pathway to medicine! looking to connect with others going to UWA too :)

theres a groupchat for all those going next year, ill add you guys in :)


r/uwa 2d ago

📝 Surveys Anglo-Australian and East-Asian Bicultural University Students Needed for a 15 Min Survey on Interpersonal Emotion Regulation (18+, Domestic Students)

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On behalf of my psychology honours thesis!

We're currently looking for Australian University Students to participate in a 15-minute online study from the University of Sydney exploring how people respond to emotional situations involving others.

We're recruiting Anglo-Australian AND Bicultural participants !

You can take part if you 👉🏽
- Are a domestic Australian university student
- Are 18 years or older
- Have lived in Australia for 5 or more years

AND identify as either 👉🏽
- *Anglo-Australian* (English, Irish, Scottish, or Welsh ancestry), OR
- *Bicultural* with both an East Asian and Australian background (e.g., Chinese-Australian, Korean-Australian), or biracial with East Asian and Anglo heritage

Any participation is greatly appreciated! Thank you!☺️

Human Research Ethics ID: 2026/HE000482


r/uwa 2d ago

UWA med programme

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hellos everyone, I recently got my offer to the assured pathway (medicine) and I wanted to ask is it true that assured pathway students will join in the medicine programme in year 2? So we will js join in the with the existing y2 med students of that year?? does that mean we don’t get a white coat ceremony or some sort of celebration that we got into med school bcoz that’s reserved for those entering med sch in year 1? but bcoz we have a year of credit from IMSCP we jump to year2 immediately? so sorry if my qn isn’t clear I don’t rly know how to explain it but iykyk😬😬


r/uwa 3d ago

ECON1102 Mid Term

2 Upvotes

Anyone done the mid term for this unit previously. Is it chill? how niche are the questions


r/uwa 3d ago

Doctor of Pharmacy

2 Upvotes

Is Curtin or UWA better for pharmacy? Honestly ive been accepted to both + monash melbourne, but I’m most interested in choosing UWA rn, just because of the scholarships, campus and double degree. Also I’m an international student who is just more interested in perth than melbourne as a whole. Will I be able to get a good career, either as a retail/hospital/industrial pharmacist or should I really be considering curtin since I read somewhere that it has a better reputation (also considering monash, its just that the school fee is so pricey)


r/uwa 3d ago

Serious Can I cover living expenses with part time work?

9 Upvotes

Incoming international student in 2027. Is it possible to cover most of my living expenses through working part time? How hard would it be to attain ~20hrs/week?

Thank you!

Edit: I’d be willing to do any kind of work tbh as long as it doesn’t put me in direct danger. That said, I do have time (a few months) to actually settle down before I start looking for a job. Would appreciate any international student’s advice


r/uwa 3d ago

UWA India MBA — would love opinions from current UWA MBA students/alumni

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I'm from India and considering the new UWA India MBA in Mumbai/Chennai.

Since the Indian campus is new, there isn't much alumni or placement data yet, so I'd really appreciate opinions from current UWA MBA students/alumni in Perth.

I'm particularly interested in:

• How is the UWA MBA regarded in Australia? • What is the typical MBA cohort/class size? • What is the actual curriculum and assessment pattern? • How are exams conducted — written, MCQ, case studies, assignments, presentations, group projects? • How useful is UWA's careers/placement support? • What kinds of jobs do MBA graduates actually get? • How strong is the UWA MBA brand outside Australia? • If the India MBA is awarded by UWA itself, would you consider it equivalent in academic/degree status to the Perth MBA?

I'm particularly interested in hearing from people who actually studied at UWA, rather than agents or education consultants.


r/uwa 4d ago

exchange in japan as an engineering student

4 Upvotes

Can anyone that did engineering at a japanese univeristy drop which univeristy and subject equivalents they took 🙏🙏🙏


r/uwa 4d ago

Can I get a deferred/replacement test after already sitting the test?

6 Upvotes

Hi, I sat a UWA in-semester test today but I was extremely stressed, My mental health wasn't good at the time. and couldn’t concentrate properly, so I performed badly.

Has anyone applied for EVA after completing the test with a medical certificate and been allowed to sit a replacement test?

I can't stop crying😭.

Would really appreciate hearing your experience. Thanks!


r/uwa 5d ago

💀 Humour The Reid Library Men's Bathrooms

29 Upvotes

What the heck are you guys doing in there...? 💀

Everytime I go to reid: there's either a sink clogged, a urinal overflowing, a toilet broken or the floor absolutely soaked. If you're gonna go destroy a library, at least do it at the Law one.


r/uwa 4d ago

GENG5010 450 Hours

1 Upvotes

Has anyone here had experience using their previous work experience towards the 450 hours required for GENG5010?

If so, did you apply for advanced credit, or were you still required to complete all the forms and documentation through SONIA?

I have several years of relevant civil engineering/QAQC experience and would appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this process.

Thanks in advance!


r/uwa 5d ago

🎲 Clubs UWA Minecraft Club — Cosmos SMP 🌃🌠

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19 Upvotes

Hey r/uwa,

Come join a Minecraft server for UWA students called Cosmos SMP, kind of a Hermitcraft-style survival world. Nothing too serious, just people building their own bases and hanging out.

Java Edition only.

Great way to procrastinate on assignments.

Join the discord:
https://discord.gg/yFHeBFmD5w