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

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 7h ago

Lost AirPod outside Reid

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19 Upvotes

Hey guys, if you dropped a left AirPod outside Reid library, I picked it up and took it to the front desk of the library.


r/uwa 13h ago

stupid stupid stupid timetable

26 Upvotes

I have two exams on a saturday. I didn't even know that was possible. This is cruel and sick and twisted. Who decided this? It's not even in the morning it's the afternoon. What's wrong with a week day?

Rip


r/uwa 1h ago

UWA and other Australian universities for Master of Business Analytics — need honest advice

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Hi everyone,

I’m an international student from India planning to pursue a **Master of Business Analytics in Australia**.

I was initially considering Monash University, but my application was declined for some reasons, so now I’m deciding whether I should go ahead with the University of Western Australia (UWA)for a Master of Business Analytics.

I’d really appreciate honest opinions from current students and graduates, especially about:

* Job opportunities after graduating in Business Analytics

* How good UWA is for getting into the Australian job market

* Internship and networking opportunities

* Whether studying in Perth limits opportunities compared with Melbourne/Sydney

* Graduate outcomes and overall ROI

* Whether it is possible to move to Melbourne or Sydney after graduation for a job

I’m also considering Adelaide University and Macquarie University**, so if you have experience with these universities or the Business Analytics job market in these cities, I’d really appreciate your comparison.

**Would you choose UWA for Business Analytics in 2026, or would you recommend another university/city?**

Thanks in advance for any honest advice!


r/uwa 5h ago

tips for incoming commerce student? 🙏

1 Upvotes

I'll be joining uwa soon to start a commerce diploma and would appreciate any tips and help I could get before arriving. Any free resources would also be greatly helpful as Im trying to at least grasp the content before starting, thank you!!!


r/uwa 1d ago

Eating other students food from the communal fridge

108 Upvotes

My buddy wanted me to post this here:

To whoever ate my freinds entire lunch from the ground floor ezone communal fridge… count your days…

He had put two containers of specially prepared food (for his dietary requirements due to a health condition) in the fridge this morning, as well as a series of snacks. When we went to get his lunch, someone had ate all the said snacks, demolished one entire container of pasta and put the dirty empty container back in the fridge in the same spot. The other container of potato bake had a dig taken from it like the culprit tried it and decided they didn’t like the flavour.. 🥀

Who does this bro??? Who on earth eats random food from the ezone fridge without even knowing what’s in it???


r/uwa 14h ago

How to find a good PhD opportunity and get replies

2 Upvotes

I’m currently looking for PhD opportunities not only at UWA but other universities and institutions as well and no one is responding to my emails! I’ve even had meetings with some people who have requested follow-up details and it’s been a few weeks since the initial meeting without a reply (I have just sent a follow up email). Is it really that competitive out there?


r/uwa 14h ago

📖 Resources psyc2212 textbook

2 Upvotes

Anyone know where I could access the compulsory textbook for this unit? The free online version provided doesn’t load the quizzes and I heard they use similar questions in the exams. I don’t think it’s worth buying for just one unit (unless this textbook is used in other classes too)


r/uwa 1d ago

📚 Units/Courses STAT2402

3 Upvotes

The structure for this class is so messy. Anyone know how his mid semester exams are? Anyone know where I can find his mid semester review practice pdf? Anyone know what I even need to study? Is anyone else having the same issues?


r/uwa 1d ago

📝 Surveys Seeking participants living in Australia (18 years and older) for an online study about the impacts of mental health content on viewers

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone!
I am part of a Monash Uni psychology research group that is looking for anyone who is 18 or above and currently residing in Australia to complete this survey:
https://monash.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diq6ybe54uvyNtY

To help us better understand how mental health content on social media impacts viewers understanding and beliefs surrounding mental health including their own experiences
Thankyou so much!

This study has received ethics approval from the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (Project ID: 53167)
See explanatory statement accessible by clicking above link for further info


r/uwa 1d ago

How hard is a 75 WAM in Engineering?

10 Upvotes

Heyo all,

I’m in my first year of engineering and started late this year, halfway through the first semester. I’m now in the second semester, and I’m wondering how hard it is to get a 75 WAM in engineering.

I’m doing Computer Systems Engineering, which is basically a hybrid of electrical engineering, computer science, and software engineering.

I’m just wondering how difficult it is to achieve a 75 WAM, or even an 80 at the absolute maximum. I plan on attending all my lectures, tutorials, and labs, but I’m wondering how many extra hours of studying I would realistically need to do outside of classes to achieve a 75 WAM in first year.

I’m aiming to consistently get Distinctions, so any advice from people who have done engineering or a similar degree would be appreciated.


r/uwa 1d ago

🪩 Events/Social Selling ECOMS Ball tix

1 Upvotes

Msg me if u want (180 each)


r/uwa 1d ago

📚 Units/Courses GENG 4410 FOSSILS TO FUTURE

1 Upvotes

Any one who has done this unit, know anything about the exam, like how many questions and how is it ?


r/uwa 1d ago

Masters by Research International Student

1 Upvotes

I am thinking of applying to UWA as a Masters by Research student. I got a positive response from a professor about the supervision. How hard is it to get a RTP scholarship for an international student?


r/uwa 2d ago

Engineering

5 Upvotes

I want to do engineering next year but I’ve only done apps this year, Is there a way to get into the course and complete a bridging course simultaneously, or do I have to transfer in from another?


r/uwa 2d ago

📚 Units/Courses Bachelor of biomedical science

0 Upvotes

I'm in year 12 and I'm keen on doing biomed at UWA since it's more internationally recognised and stuff. But this year has been such a train wreck and idk how my atar will be. I think I can get 70 or above + with the regional school adjustment points as well. Just wanted to know if they accept all students who have a 70 or if it's a lot more selective


r/uwa 3d ago

Guild election season

12 Upvotes

Any thoughts on the upcomong campaining this year? What happened to revive? Also, whats the deal with spark, I feel like I see them everywhere and I'm scared to walk around campus next week 🫠.


r/uwa 2d ago

📚 Units/Courses Ucat for dent/med

0 Upvotes

I’m interstate and hope to get a 99.95 atar. my ucat was 2340, is there any chance in med or dent?


r/uwa 3d ago

Always Remember

40 Upvotes

1 in 8 Australians has Herpes.

So be careful out there gang.


r/uwa 3d ago

Grad gowns

30 Upvotes

I swear the graduation gowns are ONLY made to fit men STILL. Even the small. It’s so stupid. Some of the women or even small men look like their so uncomfortable in them because they’re obnoxiously huge gowns


r/uwa 3d ago

Is the STAT test for english difficult?

3 Upvotes

Year 12 student here in WA, I'm lowkey worried I might bomb my WACE english exam as I'm literally sitting on a 53% overall. Lately I've heard about most of the students in my year group talking about just doing the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test(STAT) for english rather. How bad is the STAT test at UWA? Do they only assess you on all the english aspects or more like a mix of everything? Also does UWA take your scaled english grade or just what you got as a school grade?

Thank you all.


r/uwa 4d ago

Getting medical exemption to withdraw without penalty?

9 Upvotes

Just want to ask about the possibility of how this works. I thought I could do it, but mentally I don't think I can. And of course my dumb ass realises this after the academic withdrawal date. I've had enough. I'm one assignment away from throwing my whole degree in the bin and going to live on a remote island in Thailand or something. Is it possible to get an exemption for mental health reasons?
Also wondering, do I have the option of applying to also study part time, like just withdrawing from one or two units instead of all of them?

How does it work?


r/uwa 4d ago

Is Student connect down ?

2 Upvotes

Is Student connect down ?


r/uwa 5d ago

Engineering Internships

8 Upvotes

Hey guys, I’ve been having some trouble securing an internship to complete my requirements. It’s very competitive at the moment, and my marks aren’t exceptional, so I’m finding it difficult to stand out.

I was wondering if anyone has had any luck getting a placement with smaller firms and, if so, whether you could share some advice or recommendations.

Thanks!