Research Degrees
Information for research applicants – University of Western Australia
Disclaimer: This information is provided in good faith and is correct at September 2021. Please confirm these details with Study Options before making a formal application.
If you wish to undertake a PhD at the University of Western Australia you should make contact with the Graduate Research Coordinator at the appropriate school.
They will be able to advise you on the availability of supervision in your chosen field. You can find the list of Graduate Research Coordinators here. You will need to prepare a research proposal that is between 200 and 250 words.
If the supervisor indicates that they are happy to supervise you, you should contact Study Options, who will send you the relevant application forms and list of required documentation. We are the official representative of University of Western Australia in the UK and therefore if you submit your application through us it will be fast tracked through the assessment process. We are a completely free service.
Study Options is able to certify all of your academic documentation and liaise with the admissions teams with regards to your application. Once Study Options has submitted your application it will usually take between 8 and 12 weeks for the assessment to be completed. If your application is successful, Study Options will assist you with the acceptance and visa process. We can also provide advice and guidance on accommodation, bank accounts and more!
You can also apply for the International Postgraduate Research scholarship which you can read more about here.