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This course focuses on the multidisciplinary nature of environmental management. Students gain a grounding in the biological and physical aspects of the environment, and the knowledge and skills used in its management.

This industry-based course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional perspectives required by management in contemporary hotel and resort organisations. It provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the hotel and resort sector. The course provides an overview of the hotel and resort sector in the context of the broader tourism and hospitality industries, as well as focusing on the application of key aspects of marketing, service management, financial management, research methods, and strategic management. Specialist units focus upon areas including food and beverage management, rooms division management, international resort and facilities management, and contemporary hospitality and tourism issues. Students also choose electives such as beverage appreciation, business events management, cruise ship tourism and/or special interest tourism to suit their needs and interests. The course also provides approved students (on application and subject to a selection process) with the opportunity to apply for an internship placement with a leading hotel or resort business.

This course includes a range of studies in Civil Engineering combined with a special focus on the impacts that engineering projects have on the environment. Many engineering projects, especially those that may impact on the quality of land, water and air, require detailed environmental analysis to identify and mitigate any chances that the project will adversely affect the environment. It is essential to consider both the short and long-term sustainability of such projects and their environmental consequences. Areas of study within the course include a foundation in physical and engineering sciences along with computer aided design, engineering materials, surveying, and other core civil engineering topics. This is followed by more specialist civil engineering content areas including structural analysis, steel and concrete design, road design and construction, construction technology and site management, and project management. The course also includes advanced studies in environmental risk assessment and management, water and wastewater treatment, water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems, waste disposal and management, air-borne pollution control and the principles that ensure long-term sustainable engineering design solutions. The course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice, and along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem-solving, teamwork and project development resulting in strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects.

This course is designed for those students who demonstrate strong academic abilities and who wish to pursue a career in academia or research within criminology and justice related fields. The course is designed to provide a substantial intellectual challenge to eligible students, while consolidating and building upon the research and writing skills specific to their discipline. It comprises both coursework and thesis units.

The course provides a foundation in business theory and practice for the arts industry. The program is specifically industry-focused and designed to give students the knowledge and skills to work in a diverse range of art forms and organisations, including theatre companies, venues, dance companies, exhibitions, galleries, concerts and festivals. Upon completion of the course it is expected that graduates will develop a wider appreciation of, and passion for, the arts in Australia and globally; understand the imperatives that guide the business world and the importance of strategic thinking; have well-developed theoretical knowledge, skills and abilities in the major business functional areas as they relate to arts companies, including management, marketing, finance and legal compliance; and have the essential competencies and professional attitudes to be employed in a diverse range of positions within both large and small arts companies. WAAPA also believes that students learning journeys are not only about core technical expertise but are also about gaining core values, ethics, knowledge, skills and capabilities for their professional and personal growth. Therefore all WAAPA courses ensure that graduates gain skills in strong communication, cultural awareness and teamwork. Most importantly, courses also facilitate critical appraisal to inspire confidence in creativity and innovation, the generation of new ideas, consideration of wider societal and cultural aspects related to their practice, and an international perspective in teaching and learning. In addition, where appropriate, units will address social and cultural sustainability in the following ways; customer service and duty of care in public performance environments; engagement with corporate and community partners; building social and cultural confidence in students via exposure to diverse public performance environments; and workplaces locally, nationally, regionally and internationally.

This course is designed for students with a strong interest in the living world. It covers such areas as cellular and molecular biology, genetics, zoology, botany, animal and plant physiology and ecology. The course also has a strong emphasis on biodiversity and evolution.

The changing nature of threats requires an understanding of the complex issues involved in countering the menace that is modern terrorism and crime. This degree brings together the key aspects of national and international security with an emphasis on contemporary security issues. By studying the core elements of terrorism, security and intelligence in the foundation year, students will be able to undertake specialised study in how to counter the terrorist threat, apply intelligence gathering techniques, think critically, analyse, and understand criminal motivation. Students will learn to utilise suitable technology to secure assets, protect critical and national infrastructure, and employ security management techniques to achieve desired security outcomes.

Civil engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the human-made environment, including buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, dams and other large physical structures. Areas of study within this course include a foundation in physical and engineering sciences, along with computer-aided design, engineering materials, structural design and analysis, steel and concrete design, surveying, road design and construction, water supply engineering, construction technology and site management, and project management. The first year of this course includes a set of eight units that are common across all engineering honours courses. This allows students the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the various engineering disciplines on offer and the flexibility, if desired, to switch to another engineering discipline/course without penalty after the first year of study. The course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice, and along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem-solving, teamwork and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to lead complex projects.

The profession of speech pathology deals with the science and social impact of communication and swallowing disorders, which may be acquired or developmental, and are caused by cognitive and/or physical impairment. This course teaches students to become speech pathologists and covers the full range of skills necessary to assess, plan, and treat people with communication and swallowing difficulties in a range of different contexts. Academically and professionally, the course is closely aligned with areas such as speech science, psychology, audiology, education, linguistics, and allied healthcare. Additionally, this Honours program introduces students to the research process through the development and completion of a research project.

This course enables those with a Bachelor degree to complete a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). The course equips students with skills for the courtroom and beyond, providing greater scope and options for a rewarding career in the legal, corporate, commercial and social justice fields. Students can add value to their degree by selecting elective units in specialised areas of law. Students may also participate in mentoring programs and seek other support to assist in making their transition to a legal career.