Study Modes explained
What does the study ‘mode’ mean for my units?
Answer ID 1568 | Last updated on 11/11/2025 05.09 PM
UWA is currently offering units in a variety of modes which students can choose when enrolling via studentConnect. The definitions below will assist with your study mode selection:
Teaching Modes - 2026 onwards
| Mode | Code | Explanation |
| On-campus | OC | Teaching activities will occur on campus. International students: counts as on campus. |
| On-campus Flexible | CF | Some learning and teaching will typically occur both on campus and/or online, but there will be a requirement to physically attend campus at a certain point(s) during the teaching period. International students: must normally enrol in Face to Face classes. |
| Flexible | FL | Some learning and teaching will typically occur both on campus and/or online, but there will be no requirement to physically attend campus at any point during the teaching period. International students: counts as online. |
| Online Only | OO | All learning and teaching will occur online, no requirement to visit physical campus. International students: counts as online. |
| Professional Placement | PP | Internships / Placements / Study trips. |
Teaching Modes - Pre-2026
| Mode | Code | Explanation |
| External | EXTERNAL | Unit delivered externally. |
| Face to Face | FACE2FACE | On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit. Unit may include a mix of online and on-campus study and assessment requirements. International students: counts as on campus. |
| Multi-mode | MULTIMODE | Unit delivered using a set combination of different delivery modes. |
| Off Campus Classes | OFF-CAMPUS | Unit delivered off-campus. |
| Online Timetabled | ONLINE-TT | 100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. International students: counts as online. |
| Online Flexible | FL-ONLINE | 100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit does not have timetabled activities apart from assessment deadlines or exams. International students: counts as online. |
| Online Timetabled Restricted | ONLINE-RE | 100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade. This mode is only available to students to approved students. International students: counts as online. |
If you have already selected a mode and would like to change your preference, please read: Changing my study mode
If you are an international student visa holder, you can normally only study up to one-third of your total course through online/flexible units. You must also be enrolled in at least one on-campus unit each semester. If you have a query about your study plan and unit modes, contact your Student Advising Office. For advice on visa conditions, please contact the Department of Home Affairs.
If you're an international student studying from overseas (not on a student visa), you must normally be enrolled in online units only. If you have a query about your study plan and online units, contact your Student Advising Office.
If you're an international student studying from overseas (not on a student visa), you must normally be enrolled in online units only. If you have a query about your study plan and online units, contact your Student Advising Office.