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Murdoch University Admission Information
About Murdoch University
Murdoch is a truly international, research-led university full of free thinking students. Our leading academics
and comprehensive range of flexible undergraduate and postgraduate programs provide an excellent learning
experience. Studying at Murdoch isn’t just about learning in your chosen field.
You'll explore new ways of thinking and make a difference by combining cutting-edge theory with real-world
experiences to help you graduate career-ready. We aim to create leaders, innovative thinkers and problem solvers
capable of tackling contemporary issues on a local, national and global level.
Here are some benefits of studying at Murdoch.
Real-world skills Leading academics Flexible study options
As a Murdoch student, Our teaching staff have won Most of our degrees can be studied
you will have opportunities awards, published books and achieved full-time, part-time, online or here on
to apply your theory in a some amazing things, but most campus. Our course structures are very
practical environment. importantly they’re committed to flexible, meaning you can study a double
Through work-integrated helping you learn. We recruit some of the major or even a double degree to gain
learning, practicum best academics from around the globe, experience in two areas and broaden
placements, hands-on projects and so you can benefit from their experience, your career opportunities.
internship experiences, you will learn knowledge and network of contacts to
exactly what you need to know to meet help launch your own career.
industry demands.
Help with your career Research-focused Dedicated support
Our Careers and Employment team can degrees services
help with your resume, work experience Our high-quality courses place To help you adjust to university life,
placements and interview preparation great emphasis on research skills and we offer a friendly and dedicated
by providing mentoring programs, an encourage interdisciplinary studies. support team for first year students, as
extensive resource library and an online Embedding research within our well as course advisors in the Student
job register. undergraduate degrees not only allows Centre. There is also a range of health,
you to develop highly marketable skills academic, child care and other support
valued by potential employers, but also services available.
opens up new opportunities
for postgraduate study.
An international A range of pathways Our Murdoch community
perspective Making friends, exploring new
Apart from English, we don’t have any
At Murdoch, you are able to help formal school subject prerequisites, interests and having fun are all
international communities, take field so you’re not limited in what you can a huge part of your university
trips to different countries, study, or if you want to change your experience. At Murdoch, you
study a language overseas course while you’re here. We also will have the opportunity to join our
or tour the world – all as offer a range of pathways into our student clubs, become a volunteer and
part of your degree. courses, catering to those with diverse take part in a range of university events,
academic backgrounds. such as Orientation Week, Festival Day,
MarketDaze, Multicultural Day and so
much more.
227
hectares of
beautiful Australian bush, making
us one of the largest campuses in
Australia
23,000
OVER
Top 70
students from
85+ countries
most international
universities in the
world (61st)*
*Times Higher
Education World
2.5
Page 2 of 12 University Rankings
2016
*The Good Universities Guide 2017
Study a unique degree within
our world-class facilities
When you study at Murdoch, you’ll have access to a wide range of unique courses,
flexible learning options and real-world facilities.
Animal Hospital Information Nursing simulation suites
The Animal Hospital is a fully functioning Technology labs Both our Mandurah and Perth campuses
surgery and vet facility. It has a working IT students will develop their skills in house state-of-the-art nursing facilities,
farm, 24-hour pet emergency centre our brand new state-of-the-art teaching where you will learn how to provide
and an equine centre, complete with an laboratories. A new games lab equipped care in fully-equipped nursing wards,
operating theatre specifically designed with the latest virtual reality equipment treatment areas and simulation rooms.
for horses. will encourage students to get creative and Students hone their skills on lifelike,
collaborate. Students studying networking high-tech mannequins with heart,
lung and digestive sounds, and other
Chiropractic Clinic or security related courses will have access
to a data centre to prototype, experiment realistic capabilities.
This practising clinic includes a and get hands-on with the latest industrial
rehabilitation centre, 11 consulting
rooms, a physiological therapeutics
technologies.
Renewable energy
facility and a digital radiographic suite. facilities
Our Chiropractic students spend a lot of Law Moot Court Our renewable energy facilities include
time here, getting to practice their skills In our electronic Moot Court, students can an outdoor test area, photovoltaic
on real patients in their final year. try cases in a court room environment and research equipment such as a solar
compete with other law schools around the simulator and rooftop photovoltaic
Engineering pilot plant world, thanks to the latest video satellite
technology.
arrays, and a renewable energy
engineering laboratory which houses a
Our nationally renowned engineering comprehensive range of wind energy
pilot plant is an engineer’s playground. industry-standard software.
The plant includes advanced control Media Arts Centre
systems using a modern industrial data
acquisition and control platform.
The Media Arts Centre houses industry-
standard facilities such as a digital TV
Sporting facility
studio, sound stage, control room, audio Our Perth campus will soon benefit
Exercise Science labs studio, four radio studios, as well as a
number of editing suites.
from an additional $5.2 million sporting
facility that includes two synthetic
Gain valuable hands-on experience in our football (soccer) pitches (including a
dedicated exercise physiology laboratory, cricket oval for summer cricket), new
rehabilitation, strength and conditioning Nexus Theatre changing rooms, a synthetic cricket
laboratory and performance laboratory, pitch, floodlights and spectator seating.
This theatre space provides Arts
used for biomechanics and motor control students with a modern and
research and teaching. professional area to hone their craft
in performance or production.
Education: SimLab
The SimLab technology (formerly known
as TeachLive) offers a unique blend of
virtual reality technology and live human
performance that creates a powerful
and immersive learning simulations, for
both pre-service teachers and practising
teachers.Our campuses
Campus locations Rockingham campus – Dixon Road, Open Day
Rockingham WA 6168
Murdoch University’s Open Day is an annual
Perth campus – 90 South Street, Rockingham is a major urban centre on
event that showcases the University. Choose
Murdoch WA 6150 the south coast of the Perth metro area.
from hundreds of activities to find out
Our unique Perth campus features beautiful The area is famous for its dolphins and
more about study and life at Murdoch.
native bushland, specialised educational and some of the most amazing aquatic and
Attend course talks, take tours, watch
recreational facilities and a range of essential marine-based natural experiences in WA.
performances, meet students and staff, and
support services. The Perth campus is set At our Rockingham campus you can build
soak up the campus atmosphere with free
in a beautiful bush environment and covers academic skills, connect with other students
entertainment.
over 227 hectares, making it one of the and explore new ideas to help you study at
university level. Our Rockingham campus Murdoch Open Day
largest campuses in Australia.
offers a small but strong learning community
Perth Campus with a focus on research and our university Important Dates
pathway programs.
Mandurah campus – Education There are a lot of important dates to be
Rockingham Campus
Drive, Mandurah WA 6210 aware of when you study at Murdoch
including deadlines for admission
Set in the heart of the coastal town of Singapore campus applications, course transfers, study census
Mandurah, just 45 minutes from Perth, our In Singapore, we offer a range of courses dates, study breaks, the assessment period
Mandurah campus offers an exceptional through Kaplan Higher Education, a regional in which your exams will be held, when your
learning experience through our clinical, provider of management education and graduation ceremony will be held, when
academic and research expertise and state- quality lifelong learning programs and your fees are due and when your unit results
of-the-art facilities. Our Mandurah campus services. We have partnered with Kaplan will be published. You can find all the dates
specialises in health courses, including Singapore since 2007 and our partnership listed here.
Nursing and postgraduate Counselling – continues to expand. Courses are offered in
Creative Arts Therapies. We also deliver trimesters and students can transfer to study 2019 Admission Dates
OnTrack, a free 14-week program offering equivalent degrees in Perth or Dubai.
an alternative pathway to Murdoch, at our Singapore Campus Mon 7 Aug 2018 - Fri 4 Jan 2019
Mandurah campus. Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
application period – during this time,
Mandurah Campus Dubai campus suitable applicants can apply for Murdoch
Our vibrant campus in Dubai caters for courses by completing a TISC application.
the area’s growing demand for skilled
professionals across a range of industries. Fri 28 Sept 2018
Opened in 2008 in partnership with Global TISC late application fee imposed after
this date.
Institute Middle East, our Murdoch University
International Study Centre in Dubai offers Fri 15 Feb 2109
a range of degrees with the flexibility for Murdoch application deadline for Semester
you to create your own combination of 1-2018 – note that some courses have
JOONDALUP majors. Courses are offered in trimesters and an earlier closing deadline. Please refer to
students can transfer to study equivalent individual course webpages to confirm.
degrees in Perth or Singapore.
Dubai Campus Mon 25 Feb 2019
36 mins Semester 1 commences
MIDLAND Fri 8 Mar 2019
Last Day for Enrolments
25 mins Please visit TISC for further information on
offer dates and application closing dates.
PERTH
PERTH AIRPORT
15 mins
FREMANTLE GARDEN CITY How to get to our Perth campus
MURDOCH
Just 15 minutes from the city to Murdoch
FIONA STANLEY HOSPITAL train station, then a quick trip by
connecting bus to campus, or a 10-minute
walk
ROCKINGHAM
Regular bus services past campus
15 minutes from the city on Kwinana
36 mins
Freeway (exit South Street). There are
MANDURAH almost 4,000 car park spaces available, so
you’ll always have access to parking
Excellent cycle routes to campus with
secure bike storage availableAdmissions Criteria Limited Places Applicants with higher
To help understand admission pathway
Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of
Veterinary Science courses have limited
education study
options and entry requirements we have places available. These courses have a Have you previously commenced or
grouped our information into the following competitive admissions process that sees completed study at a higher education
sections: school leavers with high ATAR scores provider? For most of our undergraduate
• Essential requirements; considered for admission against applicants courses, if you have successfully completed at
information for all applicants that can have a variety of backgrounds least two units at an Australian University or
including previous higher education study. one year study at another recognised tertiary
• Applicants with higher education study;
or higher education provider you will meet
information for applicants who have Due to the limited number of places available
entry requirements to apply for admission.
successfully completed higher education there is no fixed minimum Selection Rank
units or courses including enabling courses for consideration for these courses. Places Some of our courses have specific entry
• Applicants with vocational education in these programs are allocated in order of requirements for applicants with higher
and training (VET) study; information applicants’ assessed ranking until quotas are education. You can check the available
for applicants who have successfully filled. admission pathway entry requirements for
completed one or more VET courses the course you are interested in by searching
Course specific admission information
at: Murdoch Course Finder.
• Applicants with work and life available on course detail pages provides
experience; information for applicants more detail on these processes. You can Advanced Standing
who have not completed secondary check the available admission pathway If you have previous study or professional
education, or who completed secondary entry requirements for the course you are experience relating to your field of study,
education more than two years ago and interested in by searching at: you might even be able to get credits or
have no VET or higher education Murdoch Course Finder. exemptions towards your new degree,
• Applicants with recent secondary reducing the time it takes to graduate.
education; information for applicants Inherent Requirements
A number of undergraduate courses have Getting a credit or an exemption for your
who have recently completed secondary
inherent requirements that need to be met in previous study or industry experience is
education (i.e. within the past two years)
order to be offered a place or to successfully known as advanced standing. If you’re
complete the program of study. eligible for advanced standing for certain
units in your course, this could reduce your
Essential requirements Inherent requirements provide expectations overall study load and the amount of time
English entry requirements for applicants relating to domains including: you need to study before you can graduate.
Some courses may have a time limit on when
All undergraduate courses have an essential • Ethical behaviour
previous studies were completed due to
minimum English proficiency requirement • Behavioural stability
professional registration requirements.
with the Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of • Legal behaviour
Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Science • Communication If you have not automatically received
and Bachelor of Education having higher • Cognition advanced standing and believe you may
minimum requirements. • Sensory ability be eligible for it, you can apply directly to
• Strength and mobility Murdoch for recognition of previous study or
You can demonstrate proficiency via: • Sustainable performance recognition of professional experience. More
• English proficiency tests (STAT, IELTS, information at: Advanced Standing.
TOEFL, OET, PTE, CAE) Course specific inherent requirements are
detailed in the course admission information Completed bridging or enabling course
• Secondary education (WA) a scaled available on course web pages. You can
mark of 50 or higher in ATAR English, If you have successfully completed one
check the inherent requirements for the
Literature or English as an Additional of Murdoch’s enabling courses within the
course you are interested in by searching at:
Language or Dialect (EALD) past two years, you can apply direct to
Murdoch Course Finder.
Murdoch for admission into any course that
• Successful completion of any University
has a minimum Selection Rank required for
preparation course (must have been Clearances, Vaccinations, Registrations
consideration of 70 or lower.
completed within the past two years) A number of undergraduate courses have
• English language course (academic) requirements, such as working with children Murdoch University Preparation Course
• Previous study of at least 2 units at clearances, immunisations, vaccinations or
OnTrack enabling course (14 week)
tertiary level (English as the medium of registrations that need to be obtained in
order to be offered a place or to successfully OnTrack Sprint enabling course (4 week)
instruction)
complete the program of study.
FlexiTrack enabling course (10/20/50 week)
Recommended Subjects Course specific requirements are detailed in
TLC110 Learning for Tomorrow enabling
There are no essential prerequisite subjects the course admission information available
course ( 1 day/week February to September)
for any of our undergraduate degrees, on course web pages. You can check
however we do have recommended subjects. the requirements for the course you are K-Track indigenous enabling course (14 week)
If you haven’t undertaken and passed the interested in by searching at:
recommended subjects listed for your course Murdoch Course Finder. If you have successfully completed the
you may need to complete preparatory units Murdoch Pre-Law or Law Start course, you
during your first year. Access to specific nominated software will be offered admission into the Bachelor of
Law course.
You can view the recommended subjects for A number of courses have a requirement to
the course you are interested in by searching access specific nominated software that need
at: Murdoch Course Finder. to be met in order to successfully complete
the program of study.
Course specific admission information
available on course detail pages provides
more detail on these requirements. You can
check the requirements for the course you
are interested in by searching at:
Murdoch Course Finder.Applicants with vocational Applicants with work and Murdoch RISE eligible students must also
satisfy one of the following conditions:
education and training life experience (includes
(VET) study those who left secondary a. Have achieved their ATAR (TER) at a
school in the RISE Schools list ; or
Have you completed a vocational education more than 2
education and training course? For many years ago) b. Have a permanent home address when
completing Year 12 at a postcode in the
of our undergraduate courses, if you have
Have you not completed secondary RISE Postcodes list; or
successfully completed a Certificate IV or
education, or completed it more than two
higher VET qualification and can demonstrate c. Have indicated Indigenous descent;
years ago and have not completed VET or
English competency, you are eligible to apply by declaring status through TISC
higher education? Murdoch has a number of
for admission. application or on the Indigenous
admission pathways available with different
indicator when applying directly.
This excludes direct entry into Law and entry requirements for you to consider.
Veterinary Science. For entry into Engineering There’s no need to register for Selection
Finished secondary education more than
your Vet qualification must be at a Diploma Rank adjustments. If you are eligible, the
two years ago
level or higher. You can check the available adjustment factor is automatically added to
admission pathway entry requirements for Even if it’s been a while since you finished your raw ATAR score when you apply.
the course you are interested in by searching Year 12, your exam results are valid
at: Murdoch Course Finder. indefinitely. Scores obtained since 1992 If you’re unsure whether you have an ATAR,
can be converted to an Australian Tertiary whether you are eligible for Murdoch RISE,
Advanced Standing Admission Rank (ATAR) using the TISC ATAR or you just want to have a chat about your
calculator. situation before you apply, you can always
If you have a Diploma or higher you might
contact the Meet Murdoch team.
even be able to get credits or exemptions Your ATAR represents your rank among all
towards your new degree, reducing the time Year 12 students in Western Australia as Special Tertiary Admissions Test
it takes to graduate. calculated by the Tertiary Institutions Service If you’re at least 20 years old by the 1st
Getting a credit or an exemption for your Centre (TISC). ATAR is based on your Tertiary March in the year you wish to commence
previous study or industry experience is Entrance Aggregate (TEA) and some other study, you can apply for entry to Murdoch by
known as advanced standing. If you’re factors also detailed on the TISC website. sitting the Special Tertiary Admissions Test
eligible for advanced standing for certain (STAT). The STAT is a nationally recognised
Selection Rank Pathway test which assesses your abilities for learning
units in your course, this could reduce your
overall study load and the amount of time With the exception of Nursing and Veterinary at university. In WA, you can sit the STAT by
you need to study before you can graduate. Science, undergraduate courses at Murdoch booking through the TISC website. If you are
Some courses may have a time limit on when have an admission pathway based on not 20 years old by this time you will need to
previous studies were completed due to a minimum Selection Rank required for email Murdoch Admissions who can help you
professional registration requirements. consideration. This value is available on gain permission to sit the test.
course web pages and the TISC website.
If you have not automatically received To apply for admission into most of our
advanced standing and believe you may Your Selection Rank is the actual ranking that undergraduate courses, you’ll need to
be eligible for it, you can apply directly to is used to assess admission to a course. Your achieve a STAT score of at least 140 in the
Murdoch for recognition of previous study or selection rank will include your ATAR plus Written English section and 135 in the
recognition of professional experience. More any eligible Murdoch RISE Selection Rank Multiple Choice section. If you took the STAT
information at: Advanced Standing. adjustments. before February 2010, you need a minimum
score of 145 in both the Written English and
VET partners Selection Rank adjustments Multiple Choice sections.
Murdoch Institute of Technology is our Some applicants may be eligible for Murdoch You cannot use the STAT to apply for entry
on-campus partner providing admission RISE adjustment factors which can help you to Law or Veterinary Science. You can
pathways for students via Diploma courses. get into your preferred course by increasing check the available admission pathway
your Murdoch Selection Rank. entry requirements for the course you are
Murdoch also partners with a number of
off-campus institutions to provide admission interested in by searching at: Murdoch
Murdoch RISE Course Finder.
pathways for students via Diploma, Advanced
Diploma or Associate Degree courses. Please Murdoch RISE is an adjustment factor to
STAT preparation course
visit our partner websites: increase the Selection Rank for eligible
students by 10 points up to a maximum Murdoch’s Centre for University Teaching and
Canning College Selection Rank of 90.00. Murdoch RISE is Learning offers a STAT Preparation Course
Phoenix Academy intended to support access to university for which is useful and recommended as an
Perth International College of English students from Regional, Indigenous or low introduction for students who do not feel
TAFE International WA Socio-Economic backgrounds. confident in doing a test or who haven’t
studied for a while.
To be eligible for consideration, you must
have completed secondary education in W.A. For more information about the STAT
with an ATAR between 60.00 and 89.95 Preparation Course contact 9360 2142 or
inclusive. email. For more information about the STAT
visit the TISC Website.Mature Age Pathway (MAP) Applicants with recent Other admission options
If you do not have the academic
requirements to be admitted to a course but
secondary education Creative Portfolio
are passionate about a field of study and feel (within the past two years) Have you got a range of skills and
you have relevant work and life experience Australian Year 12 students knowledge you feel will enable you to be
then the Murdoch MAP is for you. successful in your chosen degree? You
Have you completed secondary education can apply for admission to a number of
MAP involves an interview and a portfolio within the past two years? The following majors for our Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of
submission to be assessed by the information will help you choose the most Communications, or Bachelor of Creative
Academic Chair of the course. Applicants suitable pathway for admission. Media courses using a creative portfolio
must also meet the English Language application. Majors that accept creative
Selection Rank Pathway
Competency requirements for the course. portfolio for entry are: English and Creative
For more information about MAP email With the exception of Nursing and Veterinary
Writing, Games Art and Design, Graphic
domesticadmissions@murdoch.edu.au. Science, undergraduate courses at Murdoch
Design, Journalism, Photography, Screen
have an admission pathway based on
Production, Sound, Strategic Communication
Applicants using this pathway must a minimum Selection Rank required for
and Theatre and Drama.
apply at least 2 weeks prior to semester consideration. This value is available on
commencement. MAP is not available for course web pages and the TISC website. Your portfolio application helps Murdoch to
the following courses: Veterinary Science, better understand you as a future university
Your Selection Rank is the actual ranking that
Nursing, Engineering and Law. student by bringing together any academic
is used to assess admission to a course. Your
results, references and evidence of your
Enabling courses selection rank will include your ATAR plus
work and ability relevant to the major you
any eligible Murdoch RISE Selection Rank
Murdoch also has a number of enabling are keen to study. Applicants must complete
adjustments.
courses to assist prospective students who do their WACE and also meet English language
not currently meet any admission pathway Selection Rank adjustments competency. Further information can be
requirements. Enabling courses are valid as found at Murdoch Portfolio Entry.
Some applicants may be eligible for Murdoch
an entry pathway for entry for two years from
RISE adjustment factors which can help you Law Start
date of completion.
get into your preferred course by increasing LAW START is an admission pathway for
OnTrack your Murdoch Selection Rank. academically capable students who wish to
OnTrack is a fee-free 14-week university study Law. Your overall ATAR score is not used
Murdoch RISE
enabling course that qualifies you to apply as a basis for admission in this pathway. To be
Murdoch RISE is an adjustment factor to considered for admission via this pathway you
direct to Murdoch for admission into any
increase the Selection Rank for eligible will need to have submitted an application
course that has a minimum Selection Rank
students by 10 points up to a maximum through TISC.
required for consideration of 70 or lower.
Selection Rank of 90.00. Murdoch RISE is
Murdoch OnTrack. Candidates who present a strong academic
intended to support access to university for
students from Regional, Indigenous or low application will be invited to attend and
FlexiTrack
Socio-Economic backgrounds. participate in a mandatory 1 day workshop
FlexiTrack is a fee-free online enabling at the School of Law in early December
course that qualifies you to apply direct to To be eligible for consideration, you must where they will be required to complete a
Murdoch for admission into any course that have completed secondary education in W.A. written assessment. Successful candidates will
has a minimum Selection Rank required for with an ATAR between 60.00 and 89.95 receive a formal offer of a place in Murdoch
consideration of 70 or lower. The minimum inclusive. Law during TISC first round offers.
time to complete is 10 weeks, the maximum
Students must also satisfy one of the To be eligible to apply you must have
is 50 weeks. Murdoch FlexiTrack.
following conditions: completed one or more ATAR subjects with
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) a strong focus on communication and essay
a. Have achieved their ATAR (TER) at a
writing skills. Acceptable subjects will include
MIT offers a Murdoch University Preparation school in the RISE Schools list ; or
but not limited to English, English Literature,
Course (MUPC). If you successfully complete
b. Have a permanent home address when Modern History, Politics and Legal Studies.
the MUPC you can apply direct to Murdoch
completing Year 12 at a postcode in the You must have also received at least 70% in
for admission into any course except for
RISE Postcodes list; or one of these subjects in your most recent
Veterinary Science. To meet the entrance
Year 12 report.
requirements for Law you will need to get a c. Have indicated Indigenous descent;
course weighed average of 78% or higher. by declaring status through TISC Applications must include:
application or on the Indigenous
Murdoch Pre-Law 1. LAW START –Ability and Aptitude
indicator when applying directly.
Entrance Pathway - Cover sheet
This course is designed to assess your current
There’s no need to register for Selection 2. A Personal Statement – maximum of
skills and to evaluate your current suitability
Rank adjustments. If you are eligible, the 500 words outlining why you want to
for studying Law at Murdoch University.
adjustment factor is automatically added to study Law and your experience and
In order to be eligible for inclusion in the
your raw ATAR score when you apply. achievements that have prepared you
program applicants must have been away
from study for a minimum of 12 months. for success in your future studies.
If you’re unsure whether you have an ATAR,
Current Murdoch students are not eligible. whether you are eligible for Murdoch RISE, 3. Supporting documentation including;
Successful completion of the Murdoch Pre- or you just want to have a chat about your a. Semester 2 Year 11 report, and
Law course will result in an offer of admission situation before you apply, you can always b. Year 12 mid-year report
into the Bachelor of Law course. contact the Meet Murdoch team. c. You may include a one-page document
that lists contributions you have made
to your school community.
d. You may also choose to include copies
of any certificates or prizes received in
Years 10, 11 or 12.
4. TISC Application NumberExtenuating circumstances FlexiTrack Additional Information
We understand that the intended pathway Flexitrack is a free online university enabling
to university studies doesn’t always go to course and admission pathway that you can
plan. For this reason, Murdoch University study intensively over 10 weeks, full-time Other Admission Criteria
will consider applications from prospective over 20 weeks, or part-time over 12 months. that may apply
students whose education has been For further information please visit Murdoch
compromised due to genuine hardship, FlexiTrack. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
resulting in them falling short of admissions Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre
requirements for an undergraduate course. TLC110 Learning for Tomorrow
The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre provides
Extenuating circumstances will not be This is a free course where students must
admission pathways to Indigenous people
considered for direct entry into Veterinary attend TLC110 classes once a week February
who haven’t received an ATAR or completed
Science. More details can be found at through to September while completing their
Year 12. The following courses are available:
Extenuating Circumstances. WACE.
• K-Track – A 14-week Indigenous bridging
Interstate or overseas Year 12 You will be eligible to apply direct to
program. The K-Track enabling program
Students who have completed secondary Murdoch University if you:
can help you develop the skills you need
education outside of Western Australia to succeed at university
1. Pass TLC110 (this includes meeting
are subject to meeting the same entry
attendance requirements) • Waardong - Professional education
requirements as Western Australian students.
2. Achieve a scaled score of 50+ in ATAR program for
ATARs are equivalent from every state except
Queensland. English or a grade of ‘C’ or better in • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in
General English
• Veterinary Studies Domestic applicants
An ATAR of 75 in New South Wales will still
3. Achieve your Western Australian with overseas qualifications
be 75 in Western Australia. Students from
Certificate of Education
Queensland receive an Overall Position (OP) Overseas qualifications can be accepted
which is converted into an ATAR equivalent For further information please visit TLC110
for entry into Murdoch courses. To find out
by the Queensland Curriculum and Learning for Tomorrow.
which qualification is recognised and the
Assessment Authority. required level for entry, you can refer to the
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT)
International Baccalaureate course webpages, in the section ‘Academic
MIT offers a Murdoch University Preparation Entry Requirements’.
You might have completed an International Course (MUPC). If you successfully complete
Baccalaureate which can be converted to an the MUPC you can apply direct to Murdoch How to apply
ATAR equivalent. Course webpages show the for admission into any course except for Apply through TISC
International Baccalaureate score you will Veterinary Science. To meet the entrance
require to be considered for admission. If you want to study in Semester 1 2019
requirements for Law you will need to get a
apply through TISC. Applications for
Other overseas secondary education course weighed average of 78% or higher.
Veterinary Science must be lodged through
Overseas qualifications can be accepted VET partners TISC. Murdoch recommends applying for
for entry into Murdoch courses. To find out Nursing through TISC as places are limited.
Murdoch Institute of Technology is our
which school results are recognised and the on-campus partner providing admission If you are studying on a student visa please
required level for entry, you can refer to the pathways for students via Diploma courses. see information for International Students.
course webpages, in the section ‘Academic
Entry Requirements’. Murdoch also partners with a number of Applications to the Tertiary Institutions
off-campus institutions to provide admission Service Centre
Enabling courses pathways for students via Diploma, Advanced
Applications open on 6 August 2018. It
Murdoch also has a number of enabling Diploma or Associate Degree courses.
pays to be organised as late fees apply
courses to assist prospective students who for applications submitted after 11pm 28
Canning College
have recently completed secondary school September 2018. Further close dates can be
Phoenix Academy
do not currently meet any admission pathway found on the TISC website.
Perth International College of English
entry requirements. Enabling courses are
TAFE International WA
valid as an entry pathway for entry for two Here’s what you need to do to complete your
years from date of completion. International students TISC application:
OnTrack International admission requirements are • If you’ve been automatically registered
detailed here. with the
Ontrack is a free 14-week, on-campus
enabling course and admission pathway. • TISC website, you can log in using
For further information please visit Murdoch your WACE Candidate Number or TISC
OnTrack. Number. If you don’t already have a
login, you can register online.
OnTrack Sprint • Choose your six course preferences.
Ontrack Sprint is a free 4-week, on-campus Getting the order of your preferences
enabling program and admission pathway. right will give you the best chance of
You are eligible for entry to OnTrack Sprint if getting into the course you really want.
you have completed your WACE in the last • Complete your application form, making
18 months, generated an ATAR between sure to pay any fees.
60.00-69.95 (or an ATAR of 55.00-59.95 if
you are from a school eligible for ATAR RISE) • Print off your application coversheet and
and have demonstrated English competency. submit all the supporting documents
For further information please visit Murdoch listed.
OnTrack Sprint. • Check your inbox. Once you have
applied and your application fee has
been processed, TISC will send you an
email confirmation.
Apply to Murdoch via TISC.Apply directly to Murdoch University Enrolment Fees and Charges
For other applicants including recent school
leavers who are applying for Semester 1 Accepting or deferring an offer At Murdoch, you pay for the individual units
outside of the TISC application period or plan Getting an offer is an exciting step in your you enrol in, rather than an overall course
to start university in Semester 2, you can journey to undergraduate study at Murdoch. fee. Some units cost more than others. This
apply directly to Murdoch online through Secure your place by accepting your offer. may be due to the number of credit points
MyAdmissions. Online applications for most Here’s what you need to know about the unit awards or the level of resources
courses at Murdoch close on the Friday receiving and accepting an offer: required to teach it.
before Orientation Week. The amount that you pay will depend on
• Whether you applied through TISC or
Here’s how you can apply: directly to Murdoch, you’ll receive your several factors, including whether you are
offer by email, so keep an eye on your a domestic or international student, your
• Go to MyAdmission and create a new inbox. residency status and the units that you
Applicant ID, or log in with an existing choose. As a domestic student your fees will
ID and password. • When you receive an offer, you need
differ from those of international students,
to respond to it by the deadline noted
• Your application will take just 20 and you’ll be eligible for a Commonwealth
in the email or apply for an extension.
minutes to complete - it is saved as you Supported Place in all undergraduate courses.
For any questions about TISC offers,
go, so you can come back later to finish More fee information at: Course Fees.
check out the TISC website. How you
it. respond will depend on whether you are You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
• Complete your application online using a domestic or international student, or
the name and code of the course you’re In a Commonwealth Supported Place, the
have applied to Murdoch through one of
applying for, which can be found using government pays part of the cost of your
our packaged partners.
the course finder. course fees each semester and you pay
• If you don’t receive an offer, don’t panic. the rest. The part you pay is known as your
• Upload your academic transcript and Remember, there’s more than one way student contribution. Australian citizens,
any other supporting documentation to get into Murdoch. We’re here to help, eligible New Zealand citizens and holders of
(Word or PDF documents preferred). so speak to us about your situation and permanent humanitarian visas can pay their
• You can check the status of your we’ll help you explore your options. student contribution either:
application by simply logging back into
MyAdmissions. To respond to your Murdoch offer, • upfront directly to the university
you need to: • by deferring payment to a HECS-HELP
• Ask us a question: Send us a message
via our online form and we’ll get back • Activate your student account by using loan.
to you. your Murdoch student number, which A HELP loan allows you to defer the payment
you’ll find in your offer letter, to log into of your student contribution until your
We can accept scanned copies of your MyMurdoch. You can also set up your income reaches a certain level. When you’re
documents but not e-transcripts. If you don’t student password and confirm your earning enough money to start repaying
have the documents available when you email address and mobile number. your loan, it is repaid through the tax system
submit your application, you can upload • Accept your offer to secure your place at as a percentage of your salary. For more
them at a later date by logging back into Murdoch. You can also defer it to start information on the HELP loan scheme, and to
MyAdmission. Once you have applied, you another semester or reject it if you no find out whether you’re eligible, check out
can track the status of your application longer wish to study at Murdoch. the Australian Government’s StudyAssist site.
through MyAdmission.
• If you are accepting you can then
Offers for direct applications are not sent start enrolling in units to lock in your Other Fees
through for Semester 1 until after all offers timetable for the semester. As well as your course fees, there are other
have been made through TISC. fees and costs to consider when planning
the financial aspects of your studies. These
Advanced Standing include fees for administrative and other
Early offers services, and costs specific to your course,
If you have previous study or professional
such as for equipment and textbooks. For
Semester 1: Early offers are available for experience relating to your field of study,
more information visit: Other Fees.
all courses from September through to you may be eligible to receive a credit or
December for applicants who apply though exemption for certain units in your course. Student Services and Amenities Fee
TISC. These offers are available to applicants Getting a credit or an exemption for your The Student Services and Amenities Fee
who meet entry requirements and English previous study or industry experience is (SSAF) is a fee charged by all higher education
Language Competency and are not currently known as advanced standing. If you’re providers, including Murdoch, to help with
completing Year 12. Early offers are only eligible for advanced standing for certain student services and features that aren’t
issued once for Veterinary Science in units in your course, this could reduce your directly linked to your studies at Murdoch.
December. overall study load and the amount of time We use these fees to help provide you with:
you need to study before you can graduate.
Semester 2: Offers are continually sent • health and counselling services
through to applicants from April through to If you have not automatically received
July. There is no defined offer rounds. • careers and employment advice
advanced standing and believe you may
be eligible for it, you can apply directly to • sport and recreation facilities and
Murdoch for recognition of previous study or services
recognition of professional experience. More
The SSAF is charged twice a year, and the
information at: Advanced Standing.
amount you pay depends on whether you’re
a full or part-time student, and which campus
you study at. The current SSAF fees are
available here.Parking Fees Student Profile
Parking at Murdoch is easy, but you will need
to budget for parking fees if you’re planning This table gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides
to drive to uni. Car parks on campus are data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most
zoned and colour coded either red or green. relevant recent intake period for which data are available, including those admitted through all
offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
Red zone parking is closer to the main
buildings. An annual permit is $480.00.
Green zone parking is situated slightly further Semester One 2018
away. An annual permit is $200.00
Applicant background Number of Percentage of
Visitors’ ticket parking is also available if you’ll commencing commencing
only be driving to Murdoch occasionally. students students
See the Parking at Murdoch University (A) Higher education study
1240 42%
campuses page for more information. (includes a bridging or enabling course)
Course-related expenses (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study 267 9%
Your tuition fees cover the cost of your (C) Recent secondary education;
education, but you also need to pay for (C1) Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
textbooks or any other materials and (regardless of whether this includes the impact of 917 31%
equipment that may be required for your adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus
course. Depending on your area of study, you points)
may also need to pay for:
(C) Recent secondary education;
• textbooks (C2) Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria
• field trips N/A N/A
were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early
• laboratory equipment such as lab coats offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
and safety goggles
(C) Recent secondary education;
• printing and photocopying (C3) Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and
• Working with Children Checks ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, 70 2%
audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with
If you are studying externally, you might need
no minimum ATAR requirement)
to attend mandatory on-campus sessions
for some units, so you’ll want to factor (D) Work and life experience
in the cost of travelling to Murdoch and (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other 142 5%
accommodation if necessary. than the above)
Scholarships International students 346 12%
At Murdoch we recognise that studying
All Students 2982 100%
at university can be a rewarding and
challenging experience that often requires
Notes: N/A - Data not available for Murdoch courses.
some support. Scholarships can assist in
providing financial support to students
while they are studying, and may also offer a
range of academic or career opportunities.
Scholarships.Where to get further information
Meet Murdoch
Current and Future Students
(8:00AM – 8:00PM| Mon - Fri) 1300 687 3624
International Students
(8:00AM – 8:00PM| Mon - Fri)
+61 8 9360 6063
Accepting your offer
Course fees
Scholarships
Entry requirements
Course specific information
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT)
OnTrack
OnTrack Sprint
FlexiTrack
Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre
TISC website
TISC ATAR calculator website
Quality Indicators for Learning and
Teaching (QILT) website
TEQSA number: PRV1216 CRICOS Code: 00125J Information accurate as of 31 June 2018 MC0OOO1182 06/18
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