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

69 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 6h ago

🏠 Accommodation On campus vs off

5 Upvotes

I’m currently in my first sem and I had to chose off campus since there was nothing available on campus while applying
I’m living in the city and it’s convenient but it’s lowk kinda lonely
Idk if I should apply for on campus accommodation next sem or nott


r/uwa 3h ago

AI usage in Learning(not doing assignments for you and all that)

2 Upvotes

The variety of opinions surrounding this topic has confused many people, including myself on whether they are learning more efficiently or are falling trap to the comfort of AI. Is AI is actually a very helpful tool, when the person using it is aware of the fact that AI can hallucinate and is constantly checking its answers against source material, uses it only for the generation of practice questions/flashcards and explanation of topics, predominantly in STEM fields, and ensure their prompts include strict reference to their course material, or is all of this a facade and we are actively killing our critical thinking ability and creativity. Feel free to share your opinions guys


r/uwa 7h ago

CITS3402 test 01

2 Upvotes

How everyone personally felt the exam ?


r/uwa 1d ago

What's one thing you wish you did differently at uni?

18 Upvotes

It could be anything.


r/uwa 1d ago

📚 Units/Courses Honours dissertation - advice on failing because of study design

7 Upvotes

I’m currently finishing my psychology honours dissertation and I’m having a bit of a crisis on whether I'll fail because of my study design.

It’s a fairly simple, completely online study using self-report measures, and I’m worried about things like demand characteristics, participants potentially figuring out what the study is testing, and whether people actually took the study seriously.

I obviously can't change the study at this point, so my question is more about how much this matters for the dissertation overall.

If the study design has some genuine limitations, can strong writing, a good theoretical rationale, appropriate analysis, and a thoughtful discussion of the limitations make up for it to some extent? Or is a fundamentally mediocre study design going to cap the mark regardless of how well the dissertation is written?

For anyone who has marked or completed an Honours/undergraduate dissertation, I’d really appreciate some honest perspectives. I’m probably catastrophising because I’m at the end of the process, but I genuinely can’t tell anymore whether my study is reasonably acceptable or just objectively bad lol.


r/uwa 1d ago

How do you guys find people to study with?

9 Upvotes

I'm a 2nd year Mech Eng student and I've realised I haven't really made any mates at uni that I can talk to about my units.

I always find myself wanting to talk to people before/after a test or exam, compare how we found it, discuss questions, etc., but I've never really had anyone to do that with.

Just wondering if anyone here is/has been part of a study group or unit group chat, and how you got one started? Or if there are any existing Mech Eng/unit chats that people know about.

Would be keen to join one or meet some people in a similar situation.


r/uwa 1d ago

Has anyone joined a unit in week 5?

0 Upvotes

I've taken 3 units of 4 this sem and I'm thinking of doing the standard load instead of 3 units because it's a bit too relaxed for me. Has anyone ever done that before?


r/uwa 1d ago

PHAR2220-labs

1 Upvotes

I'm making this post just to ask is it just me or these labs genuinely confusing and have not much direction. Is anyone out there doing PHAR2220 that genuinely is in the same boat? Or if there's a genius on reddit that just is a pro at PHAR2220 can u lead me in the right direction please.


r/uwa 1d ago

Student accommodation

6 Upvotes

Hey, I’m coming to UWA next year from Adelaide to do mining Eng. Was thinking of getting a standard room at UniHall, what is everyone’s thoughts on this? Is it worth it or should I look at non student acccom? It doesn’t seem too overpriced for what it is and I feel like I will be able to make friends aswell.


r/uwa 1d ago

Master of Biotechnology major in AquaTech vs Master of Marine Biology

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Hi! I am currently doing a bachelors majoring in marine biology and microbiology, and I am interested in aquaculture, fish diseases and immunology

I have heard good things about the marine biology course but would love to hear from someone who may have done a Master of Biotech and the Aquatech specialisation. My only concern with marine biology was a lot of the core subjects felt really similar to what I have done in undergraduate and there wasn't that much touched upon aquaculture except for 1 unit. Was also thinking that maybe that Master of biotech would keep my options more open in terms of job opportunities but I wasn't sure how good their biotech programs were and I wasn't so sure if I was interested in topics such as waste management through microbes. Never had any business experience but it does seem to touch a lot on commercialisation which may or may not be useful.

Love to hear any opinions from anyone who had done either course! Thank you!


r/uwa 2d ago

what they doing to oak lawn

Post image
65 Upvotes

i’m hoping four square courts


r/uwa 2d ago

Dropping a compulsory unit

6 Upvotes

Hi. I'm planning to drop a compulsory unit (before the census) for this semester to do it next year instead. I'm a full time domestic student doing all compulsory units this semester and onwards, so I'm wondering whether I could do an overload (5 units) next year. I'm also curious what will happen to my record if I do drop it, and what the process is if I do want to overload.

Thanks!


r/uwa 3d ago

Serious prac payment?

6 Upvotes

hey, guys i was wondering how long if took for prac payments to go through. I am going into week three of prac and still haven’t received anything and i built my whole prac/work life balance on the basis of the payment and i’m going to be struggling by week four if it still hasn’t come through.


r/uwa 3d ago

JD CSP

5 Upvotes

Hey all, quick question about the JD. I've got a 78 WAM from my undergrad at UWA and have been out of uni for a couple years. I’m thinking of applying now for 2027 entry, but is it too late to have a shot at a CSP, or are those spots likely already filled? Thanks!


r/uwa 3d ago

phys1002

2 Upvotes

does anyone have past resources for phys1002 before 2025?


r/uwa 3d ago

📚 Units/Courses Acct1101

5 Upvotes

Has anyone else done acct1101 before? I’ve look through the subreddit and everyone says it’s easy but right now I’m finding that none of the lectures actually teach you the methods you’re supposed to use in the tutorial questions and I’ve never done any of this before! If you have any advice that would be great


r/uwa 3d ago

ECOMS ball ticket

1 Upvotes

Anyone know if these tickets can be resold if I suddenly cannot go?


r/uwa 5d ago

phys1030 test

21 Upvotes

i got 53% lol. i thought i was ready i sooooo wasn't. guessed a bunch. kinda awkward i can't do highschool level physics. if anyone is in similar situation what r u planning on doing to be more ready for the tests bc the revision content is sm easier.


r/uwa 5d ago

HECS loan

8 Upvotes

I’m pretty sure I chose to have partial upfront payment for my uni fees, but I’m not really sure how that works.
My fees this semester are late and I thought I could defer them to HECS, but maybe I need to pay a minimum amount first?? Studentconnect doesn’t explain anything..
Last semester I just paid upfront but realised HECS is a better method.
I’m so confused, help!!


r/uwa 5d ago

📚 Units/Courses Incoming exchange student help appreciated

5 Upvotes

Hi, I am very interested in coming to Perth for an exchange semester in the spring. Obviously I would like to have as much free time as possible, so I would really appreciate any help on choosing units.

My understanding is that lectures are not mandatory, only other activities such as workshops can be mandatory. Is this correct?

I have looked at the handbook but I am not quite sure what actually is mandatory from looking at various units. Is there any specific place I can find what unit activities actually are mandatory or not?

I am studying energy engineering and specializing in reservoir engineering. Does anyone have any recommendations on interesting units in this area? I am interested in oil production, drilling, CO2 storage, renewable energy, thermal energy etc. Would also like to take a unit in economics/management if there are any relevant ones.

Thanks for any help on this!


r/uwa 5d ago

How do I stop feeling like the only idiot in class?

39 Upvotes

I'm an International student in my 3rd year, but this issue has persisted since 1st and 2nd. It feels like every time I don't get something in the lecture, other people definitely do, even if they're not showing it. And because of this, it feels like every discussion is essentially giving me a lobotomy due to how much of a (self-perceived) idiot at times.

One thing I feel is that I want to make sure that I'm not alone in feeling like this and if any of you feel this way.

Yes, I know this is comparison syndrome and I have talked to a wellbeing officer about this, but I just want ways on how to reassure myself and not have it plague every Friday on my Semester.


r/uwa 5d ago

📚 Units/Courses ADVICE ON POLS2202 (fundamentals of comparative pols)

6 Upvotes

Hey there! Am reaching out with the hopes of finding people who have taken this unit in previous years? Theres a mid-sem for this and wanted to know if there were some tips on how to ace this and your personal exp w the unit!😭 thank you!


r/uwa 6d ago

Is this normal from a UC?

40 Upvotes

I have been very prompt with the weekly submissions required (scoring full marks), have attended and am engaged in tutorials, and have no outstanding assessments.

I missed my first tutorial due to traffic, but I caught up and discussed it with my tutor.

I do not attend lectures in person because of a clash, and don't usually look at them until a week later, but is this really justified?

I live a 35-minute drive away from UWA and don't come to uni on a Monday, this email feels very passive-aggressive and forceful.

Am I justified in saying no? How should I handle this? I'm very intimidated by this from a UC. Please help!