With the introduction of New Courses 2012, most professional qualifications from UWA will be obtained by completing a postgraduate degree course following an undergraduate degree. The timetable for the introduction of new professional postgraduate courses has been set. 

The new professional postgraduate courses are scheduled for commencement between 2013 and 2015 as shown in the table below. Their introduction will be staggered as part of the University's transitional arrangements to manage graduate numbers over this period of change.

By offering professional degrees at the postgraduate level, UWA is in line with leading universities across the world. The benefits for students include:

• greater career opportunities within a global workplace;
• improved links with industry and professional practice;
• a stronger foundation and knowledge-base from the undergraduate degree; and
• an advanced learning environment at postgraduate level.