murdoch
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WHY
MURDOCH?
Studying at Murdoch University is about exploring new
ways of thinking, discovering different perspectives and
making a difference. Our courses bring together cutting
edge theory and real world practice to provide you with
the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career.
We aim to create leaders, innovative thinkers, and problem
solvers who are capable of tackling contemporary issues
on a local, national and global level.
Globally connected
Murdoch is ranked number 33 in the Times Higher Education Top 100 Most International Universities in the world meaning we have a diverse staff and student community and top academic staff who have been selected from a global recruitment pool.Real skills and
industry partnerships
We work closely with industry, business, the community and government across a range of exciting projects and initiatives, therefore providing you with practical experience and the opportunity to learn exactly what you need to know to meet industry needs.
5 Star Graduate
Employability
We have been awarded a Five Star Graduate Employment rating in the Good Universities Guide 2015, and are placed in the top 20 per cent of Universities in Australia, with our graduates gaining employment within four months of graduation.
World
-class research
We are one of the leading research universities in Australia. A recent Australian Government audit of research excellence found that Murdoch
University is performing at world class standard (or above) in over 85 per cent of the assessed areas.
Flexible options
We offer a flexible course structure so you can combine different majors to create a unique degree for broader career opportunities.
Leading academics
We are proud of our long standing reputation for high quality teaching and learning. No matter what course you choose, you will be taught by scholars, industry experts and skilled practitioners with over 75 per cent of our staff holding a doctorate degree by research or coursework.
state
-of-the-art facilities
Our state of the art facilities include a real veterinary clinic, fully equipped television and radio studios, practising
chiropractic clinic, a purpose built law courtroom, a dedicated Exercise Physiology Laboratory, and a hands on instrumentation and control engineering pilot plant, to name a few. You will also have 24 hour access to computer labs and Library Learning Common.
Rankings
Murdoch University has achieved a place in the annual Times Higher Education 100 under 50 rankings coming in at number 60. One of the most important annual global ratings, this list identifies high achieving universities established less than 50 years ago. Murdoch’s recent emergence in the Times Higher Education Top 400 confirms our place as one of the top 2 per cent of universities globally.
Unique courses
We have a variety of unique and world class courses available. For example, our Veterinary program is unique to Western Australia and is internationally accredited (received AVMA Accreditation), we were the first University in Australia to offer Environmental Science, and our Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering major is rated in the top five for ‘well above world standard’ courses.
A range of support services
We understand the challenges of adjusting to a new country and university life so we offer a wide range of support services, specifically for international students. This includes a dedicated support team for students in their first year of study, course and career advisors, and a range of health and counseling services.
Friendly Murdoch community
At Murdoch you will be a part of a close knit international community and have the chance to join our student clubs and guild, become a volunteer and be part of a wide range of university events.Our campus
Our campus is located in Perth, Western Australia – a state famed for its brilliant blue skies, warm sunny climate and white sandy beaches.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Intake Duration (Years) Course Code Fee* BACHELOR OF ARTS Asian Studies S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,535
Australian Indigenous Studies S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,275
Communication and Media Studies S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,325
Community Development S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,335
Criminology S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,015
English and Creative Writing S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,465
Games Art and Design S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,585
Graphic Design S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,445
History S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,275
Indonesian S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,325
International Aid and Development S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,335
Japanese S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,420
Journalism S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,515
Legal Studies S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,230
Philosophy S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,180
Photography S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,515
Politics and International Studies S1, S2 3 B1316 $25,755
Public Relations S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,515
Radio S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,515
Religion S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,275
Screen Production S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,655
Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies S1, S2 3 B1316 $25,660 Social and Developmental Psychology S1, S2 3 B1316 $27,565
Sociology S1, S2 3 B1316 $25,755
Sound S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,680
Sustainable Development S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,990
Theatre and Drama S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,255
Tourism and Events S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,490
Web Communication S1, S2 3 B1316 $26,515 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Accounting S1, S2 3 B1318 $26,520 Banking S1, S2 3 B1318 $26,520 Business Law S1, S2 3 B1318 $26,520 Economics S1, S2 3 B1318 $26,520 Finance S1, S2 3 B1318 $26,520
Hospitality and Tourism Management S1, S2 3 B1318 $26,520
Human Resources Management S1, S2 3 B1318 $26,520
International Business S1, S2 3 B1318 $26,235
Management S1, S2 3 B1318 $26,520
Marketing S1, S2 3 B1318 $26,520
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Early Childhood and Primary Teaching S1 4 B1319 $26,685
Primary Teaching S1 4 B1319 $26,685
Primary, 1-10 Health and Physical Education S1 4 B1319 $25,245 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION DOUBLE DEGREES
Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Teaching/Drama S1, S2 5 B1328 $25,012 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Teaching/English S1, S2 5 B1328 $24,898 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts in Teaching/History S1, S2 5 B1328 $24,499 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Teaching/Indonesian S1, S2 5 B1328 $25,012 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Teaching/Japanese S1, S2 5 B1328 $25,069 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teaching/Biological Sciences S1, S2 5 B1329 $24,931 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teaching/Biomedical Sciences S1, S2 5 B1329 $24,931 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teaching/Chemistry S1, S2 5 B1329 $24,931
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Intake Duration (Years)
Course Code
Fee* BACHELOR OF EDUCATION DOUBLE DEGREES
Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teaching/Conservation and Wildlife Biology S1, S2 5 B1329 $24,931 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Sciencein Secondary Teaching/Environmental Science S1, S2 5 B1329 $24,931 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teaching/Forensic Biology and Toxicology S1, S2 5 B1329 $24,931 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teaching/Marine Science S1, S2 5 B1329 $24,931 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teaching/Mathematics and Statistics S1, S2 5 B1329 $25,528 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teaching/Mineral Science S1, S2 5 B1329 $24,931 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teaching/Molecular Biology S1, S2 5 B1329 $24,931 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teaching/Physics and Nanotechnology S1, S2 5 B1329 $24,931 Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teaching/Sport and Health Science S1, S2 5 B1329 $25,563 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Honours S1, S2 4 H1264 $29,565 Electrical Power Engineering Honours S1, S2 4 H1264 $29,565
Environmental Engineering Honours S1, S2 4 H1264 $29,565
Industrial Computer Systems Engineering Honours S1, S2 4 H1264 $29,565 Instrumentation and Control Engineering Honours S1, S2 4 H1264 $29,565 Renewable Energy Engineering Honours S1, S2 4 H1264 $29,565 BACHELOR OF LAWS
Bachelor of Laws S1, S2 4 B1321 $26,449
BACHELOR OF LAWS DOUBLE DEGREES
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts S1, S2 5 B1326 $26,349
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business S1, S2 5 B1325 $26,520 BACHELOR OF NURSING Bachelor Of Nursing S1, S2 3 B1308 $26,948 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Animal Health S1, S2 3 B1317 $33,365 Animal Science S1, S2 3 B1317 $30,730 Biological Sciences S1, S2 3 B1317 $29,230 Biomedical Sciences S1, S2 3 B1317 $29,230
Business Information Systems S1, S2 3 B1317 $28,020
Chemistry S1, S2 3 B1317 $29,085
Cognitive Neuroscience and Health Psychology S1, S2 3 B1317 $28,940
Computer Science S1, S2 3 B1317 $28,020
Conservation and Wildlife Biology S1, S2 3 B1317 $29,230
Cyber Forensics and Information Security S1, S2 3 B1317 $27,780
Engineering Technology S1, S2 3 B1317 $29,230
Environmental Management and Sustainability S1, S2 3 B1317 $28,990
Environmental Science S1, S2 3 B1317 $28,990
Forensic Biology and Toxicology S1, S2 3 B1317 $29,230
Games Software Design and Production S1, S2 3 B1317 $27,780
Games Technology S1, S2 3 B1317 $27,780
Internetworking and Network Security S1, S2 3 B1317 $27,780
Marine Science S1, S2 3 B1317 $29,230
Mathematics and Statistics S1, S2 3 B1317 $28,070
Mineral Science S1, S2 3 B1317 $29,085
Mobile and Web Application Development S1, S2 3 B1317 $27,780
Molecular Biology S1, S2 3 B1317 $29,230
Movement Science S1, S2 3 B1317 $28,850
Physics and Nanotechnology S1, S2 3 B1317 $28,795
Sport and Health Science S1, S2 3 B1317 $28,610
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DOUBLE DEGREES
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic S1, S2 5 B1331 $28,722 Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine** S1, S2 5 B1330 $57,369
S1 = Semester1, S2 = Semester 2
* Fees are based on the 2015 annual indicative fees
** Due to the nature of the course design, actual fees will vary greatly from year to year. For example, Year 1 fees are anticipated to be approximately $29,000; Year 2 and Year 3 fees are around $48,000 per year and Year 4 and 5 fees are approxinmtely $81,000 per year.
POSTGRADUATE COURSES Intake Duration (Years) Course Code Fee* SCHOOL OF ARTS
Graduate Diploma in Asian Studies S1, S2 1 G1064 $26,400
Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy S1, S2 1 G1067 $25,560
Master of Communication Management S1, S2 1.5 M1209 $28,860 Graduate Certificate in Community Development S2 0.5 C1107 $12,780 Graduate Diploma in Community Development S1, S2 1 G1061 $26,400
Master of Community Development S1, S2 2 M1212 $28,088
Master of Divinity S1, S2 3 M1207 $26,100
Graduate Certificate in Theology S1, S2 0.5 C1124 $12,780
Graduate Diploma in Web Communication S1 1 G1071 $28,575
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) S1 1 G1024 $31,950 Graduate Diploma in Education (Tertiary and Adult) S1, S2 1 G1025 $25,560
Master of Education (Coursework) S1, S2 1.5 M1208 $26,115
Master of Teaching (Primary) S1, S2 2 M1230 $25,560
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Graduate Certificate in Energy Studies S1, S2 0.5 C1105 $15,600 Graduate Diploma in Energy and the Environment S1, S2 1 G1062 $31,200
Graduate Diploma in Energy Studies S1, S2 1 G1065 $31,200
Graduate Diploma in Engineering S1 1 G1070 $31,200
Graduate Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy S1, S2 1 G1034 $31,200 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology S1 0.5 C1109 $13,950 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management S1, S2 1 G1051 $26,850 Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security S1, S2 1 G1059 $27,900
Master of Engineering S1, S2 2 M1193 $31,200
Master of Information Technology in Internetworking and Security S1, S2 2 M1220 $27,375 Master of Information Technology in IT Management S1, S2 2 M1220 $27,375
Master of Renewable Energy S1, S2 1 M1218 $31,200
SCHOOL OF LAW
Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice S1, S2 0.5 C1063 $13,860 SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration S1, S2 0.5 C1106 $14,715 Graduate Diploma in Business Administration S1, S2 1 G1063 $29,715
Master of Business Administration S1, S2 2 M1215 $29,858
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management S1 0.5 C1108 $14,715 Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management S1, S2 1 G1060 $29,715 Master of Human Resources Management S1, S2 2 M1213 $30,000
Master of Professional Accounting S1, S2 2 M1211 $30,000
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Graduate Certificate in Counselling S1 0.5 C1111 $14,520
Graduate Diploma in Counselling S1, S2 1 G1055 $29,040
Master of Counselling S1, S2 2 M1143 $29,160
Graduate Diploma in Psychology S1, S2 1 G1058 $29,100
Master of Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology S1 2 M1156 $29,220 Master of Applied Psychology in Organisational Psychology S1 2 M1157 $29,370 Master of Applied Psychology (Professional) S1 1 M1238 $33,660 SCHOOL OF VETERINARY AND LIFE SCIENCES
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science S1, S2 1 G1053 $30,495
Master of Environmental Science S1, S2 1 M1210 $30,495
Master of Food Security S1 1 M1237 $30,345
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science (Professional Practice) S2 0.5 C1131 $15,600 Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice) S1 1 M1239 $31,200 Graduate Certificate in Protected Area Administration S1 0.5 C1129 $15,300
Master of Protected Area Management S1 1 M1231 $30,495
Master of Wildlife Health and Conservation S1, S2 1 M1232 $34,110 Master of Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine S1, S2 1 M1122 $43,920 Master of Veterinary Studies in Veterinary Surveillance S1, S2 1 M1121 $43,920 SIR WALTER SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Graduate Certificate in Development Studies S1 0.5 C1103 $15,855
Master of Development Studies S1, S2 2 M1195 $32,280
Graduate Certificate in Health Policy and Leadership S1 0.5 C1128 $15,855
Master of International Affairs S1, S2 2 M1196 $32,280
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Management S1 0.5 C1102 $16,140 Master of Public Policy and Management S1, S2 2 M1194 $32,280 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development S1 0.5 C1119 $13,485
Master of Sustainable Development S1, S2 2 M1214 $31,035
*Fees are based on the 2015 annual indicative fees S1 = Semester 1, S2 = Semester 2
industry
game changers
Murdoch University is a proud member of the Innovative Research Universities Group of
Australia, a network of comprehensive universities conducting research of national
and international standing
- more than two thirds of our assessed research outputs
are at or above world standard.
Our academics are pioneers of research in their fields, engaging with significant
social and scientific challenges for positive impact and advancement in knowledge.
In line with our commitment to research-led teaching and evidence-based practice, our
students work alongside specialist researchers to tackle the most critical global
issues
- here are just a few stories from some of our inspiring educators:
Dr Jane Hutchinson
Working towards better outcomes
for people in poverty
Dr Hutchison is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at the School of Management and Governance.
Be inspired: Dr Hutchison is a political
economist who specialises in social and political change and international development. At Murdoch University’s Asia Research Centre, she is part of a team researching the political economy of aid effectiveness and poor people’s political responses to aid. Previously, Dr Hutchison has chaired Oxfam Australia’s Board and been actively involved in international non-governmental organisation governance and efforts to create a world without the injustice of poverty.
Professor
parisa arabzadeh bahri
Leading research that provides
solutions for industries
Professor Bahri is a Professor of
Engineering at the School of Engineering and Information Technology.
Be inspired: Professor Bahri specialises in
process systems engineering providing solutions to industries in improving their competitiveness in the face of numerous challenges such as competitive market conditions, substantial energy costs, diminishing resources and compliance with the restrictive environmental regulations. Professor Bahri’s research is concerned with design, modelling, control, optimisation, economic assessment, planning and operational management of mineral and biotechnological processing systems.
professor
andrew thompson
Leading the way on the prevention
and treatment of transmitted
parasites
Professor Thompson is Chair in Parasitology at the School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences.
Be inspired: Professor Thompson’s work on
parasitic diseases has led to the discovery of drugs which can prevent and treat diseases transmitted by parasites. Professor Thompson’s research has resulted in the development of drug treatments for neglected diseases rampant in Africa and South America, including sleeping sickness, Chagas disease and Leishmaniasis.
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International student from Mauritius
“What I love about studying at Murdoch is the camaraderie that can be felt from everyone including staff and other fellow university students. Everyone here is a member of a big close-knit family.” Youteng wang
Bachelor of Business
International student from China
“Perth is such a multicultural city - there always seems to be events going on featuring different nationalities. Two years ago I hesitated about whether to study in Perth, but I can tell you now, I am positive I made the right choice!”
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