News Archive

Our newsletter was distributed to UWA's agent network in December, with information about the new StudyPerth Airport Welcome Desk, new course information and semester 1 applications. If you are a UWA agent and did not receive this email, please contact [email protected]

Introducing the Agent Support Team

UWA has created a new team under Future Students: the Agent Support Team! The five people on the team are here to support you – your recruitment goals, training, enquiries, communications and commission payments. A formal introduction will follow, but if you have any questions email agent support and we will be in touch.

Agent Portal – your one-stop information point at UWA

UWA’s Agent Portal is a ‘one-stop shop’ for agents sending students to UWA. This portal is an online resource to find UWA News and course guides and to order brochures, images, videos and training.

We are still developing the portal and would like to hear from you about what you want to see on this website. If you have any suggestions, please contact agent support .

Perth Airport Welcome Desk

From 11 January to 1 March 2017 international students will be warmly welcomed at Perth Airport with the opening of the StudyPerth Welcome Desk located directly opposite the Arrivals Hall in Terminal 1.

The Welcome Desk will be open from 5am to 9pm and will ensure that new international students feel welcome in Perth. The local and international students who will staff the desk will distribute essential information to assist newly arriving international students during the settling-in period before they attend orientation on campus.

When the Welcome Desk is not in operation, students can still pick up a pack from the Perth Airport Information Desk, located adjacent to the Welcome Desk.

Currency conversion for payments

Please note that unless otherwise specified, UWA will convert any payments to its agents into their local currency when transferring commissions and other payments to foreign bank accounts. Please continue to specify on invoices the amount in AUD and, should you have a need to be paid in another currency (for instance, USD), please specify on your invoice to UWA.

Information regarding new and changes to current courses

UWA has made changes to a number of its courses including the introduction of the following courses:

• The Master of Public Policy will give you a multi-disciplinary understanding of the role of government in economic activity and public policy decision-making.
• The Master of Business Psychology provides extensive specialist training in the application of psychological theories and principles to workplace settings.
• The Master of Data Science provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand and apply appropriate analytical methodologies to transform the way an organisation achieves its goals and objectives.
• The Master of Work Health and Safety takes core units from schools within the Science Faculty, helping students to take a holistic perspective on work health and safety.
• The Master of Studies is designed for graduates who have diverse personal, academic and/or professional interests and want to pursue those interests through postgraduate study.
• The Master of Asian Studies equips students with the skills and knowledge crucial to understanding and engaging with the Asian region.
• The Master of Petroleum Geoscience aims to develop graduates with advanced skills in geological and geophysical data analysis and integration of datasets related to sedimentary basin analysis and petroleum geoscience.
• The Master of Forensic Anthropology gives students a practical understanding of the scientist’s role within the Australian legal system, and offers them the opportunity to explore various anthropological techniques using traditional and digital modalities.

Reminder Regarding Semester 1 Applications

In January and February, UWA Admissions will be experiencing its busiest time of year. Processing times may increase during this period. We encourage you and your students to make your applications early and accept your offers with all the relevant documentation in a timely manner to ensure visas can be obtained and students arrive in time for Semester 1, 2017.

Bloom start-up Launchpad

New in 2017! Are students you advise interested in entrepreneurship? Come to UWA and join Bloom Startup Launchpad – a new program where students have access to a co-working space, workshops, mentoring and professional support to develop their ideas into real start-ups. It even counts for credit towards a UWA degree!

Find out more here .

Festive Hours

UWA will be open on:

• 28 - 30 December 2016
• 3 - 6 January 2017
• Opening hours are 9am - 4pm

UWA Admissions will be working diligently during this period. If you have a question regarding a submitted application please contact admissions . For all other enquiries please email us.