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The Guide
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
International Prospectus
murdoch.edu.au
Contents
Welcome to Murdoch �������������������3 STUDY AREAS Undergraduate Entry
Hands-on facilities �������������������������4 Requirements ������������������������������ 36
Business, Law and
About Perth �������������������������������������6 Governance 26 Undergraduate Courses, Fees
and Scholarships��������������������������40
Our campuses ��������������������������������8 Creative Arts and
Postgraduate Entry
Student life�������������������������������������10 Communication 27
Requirements ������������������������������� 61
Scholarships ���������������������������������� 12 Engineering 28 Postgraduate Courses, Fees
Work Integrated Learning and Scholarships ������������������������ 62
Health 29
and Internships ����������������������������� 13
Research Degrees����������������������� 68
Vice
Accommodation �������������������������� 14 Science30
How to Apply ������������������������������� 70
Student support ��������������������������� 16 Social and Cultural Studies 31 Frequently Asked Questions����72
Study Abroad and Exchange ��� 17
Chancellor's
Teaching32 Index�������������������������������������������������73
Pathways into Murdoch ������������� 18
Technology 33
Meet your local Alumni
Welcome
community ����������������������������������20 Sir Walter Murdoch School
Meet your Academics.................22 of Public Policy and
International Affairs 34
RANKED IN THE
EARN MORE E XC E L L E N C E Learning through higher education With substantial professional experience informing their teaching
TOP 70
practices, our first-rate academic educators are enhancing
IN RESEARCH is a wonderful privilege. It is a highly
MEDIAN student learning through engaging students in hands-on practical
G R A D UAT E WO R L D - C L ASS STA N DA R D
O R A B OV E I N 87 % O F
rewarding endeavour that will open new experience and career-defining theoretical knowledge.
UNIVERSITIES IN THE
STA R T I N G RESEARCH DISCIPLINES opportunities and change your life for For all students, however, their time at Murdoch is also about
SA L A RY the better. personal growth. Full of new experiences and forming life-
WO R L D U N D E R 5 0 EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH FOR AUSTRALIA (ERA)
long connections, becoming part of our prosperous University
2015 AUSTRALIA RESEARCH COUNCIL
Y E A R S O F AG E THE GOOD UNIVERSITIES GUIDE 2018
community means you will get to experience the best of what
We are proud of our reputation for teaching excellence, where we
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION YOUNG UNIVERSITY Australia has to offer, in a supportive learning environment.
RANKINGS 2017 celebrate student diversity, ground-breaking education initiatives
and a supportive and inclusive learning environment. We at Murdoch University are proud of who we are and what
we have to offer – a place where people from all over the world
As a University, we have a pivotal role in preparing our graduates
come together to make their mark, make a difference, overcome
for a future in which passion and commitment to learning will
challenges and open their minds to new ways of thinking.
stand them in good stead as they navigate their careers, where
agility, adaptability and creativity are essential for success. We look forward to welcoming you to Murdoch University. Your
INTERNSHIPS 100+ $2.5 MILLION In an ever-growing global society that is full of possibility, we
strive to equip every graduate with the transferable skills to work
new life journey starts today.
& I N D U ST RY industriously across a range of disciplines and cultures.
P L AC E M E N TS C LU B S A N D
IN SCHOLARSHIPS
With kind regards,
SOCIETIES Through providing a high-quality educational experience, we
AWA R D E D E AC H seek to empower students, leading our graduates to become
TO J O I N innovators who are prepared for their future careers and sought
YEAR
after by employers.
Professor Eeva Leinonen
Vice Chancellor
Murdoch University
G LO B A L O U T LO O K
250 3 AU ST R A L I A N A N D
23,000
CO U R S E S AVA I L A B L E
3 I N T E R N AT I O N A L ST U D E N TS F R O M
8 5 + CO U N T R I E S
LO C AT I O N S
01
Join our global community
of pioneering minds
“You need to be able to go to a university where you walk “The only education out of which good can come is the education
out more confident in life. Not just to get a degree, but to which teaches you to think for yourself instead of swallowing
make a real difference, which Murdoch gives you.” whatever the fashion of the moment may prescribe.”
- Deki Dorji, Bhutan (Masters by Research) - Sir Walter Murdoch, 1926
“You need to be able to go to a university At Murdoch, we believe Everything we do at Murdoch is to Welcoming new students into our ever-
support, encourage and develop the growing global community, we are proud
that creativity powers
where you walk out more confident in life; change. To be creative is
curious minds of tomorrow. As a Murdoch
student, you will learn to think freely;
to bring pioneering minds together
to celebrate education, diversity and
not just to get a degree, but to make a real to challenge convention, where your creativity, your passions
and your ideas will be fostered into a
innovation. Having been at the forefront
of Australian research for more than
difference, which Murdoch gives you.” to be intrigued by the successful and fulfilling career. 40 years, to study at Murdoch is to be
- Deki Dorji, Bhutan smallest of details, to not To graduate career-ready is one thing,
surrounded by some of the world’s most
progressive thinkers, people who are not
Masters by Research be confined by the limits but to graduate life-ready is what really
just challenging conventional wisdom and
sets our Murdoch graduates apart. Ready
of your own thoughts. to forge your own path, graduating with
tackling the world’s big questions, but
finding answers.
To be creative is to think a Murdoch degree means you will enter
freely, where learning to the workplace with a global perspective; Our forward-thinking students are
where cutting-edge theory meets answering tomorrow’s questions, today.
think outside the box and real-world experience to ensure you are Are you ready to join them?
to think for yourself will ready to take on the big questions, find
solutions and create new ways of thinking. murdoch.edu.au
lead you to an empowered
and fulfilled future.
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Hands-on
facilities
To truly let your imagination run free, you need
an environment that supports your creativity. An
environment that allows you to explore the pressing
issues of today, so you can find the ground-breaking
answers of tomorrow. To do this, Murdoch has
built a contemporary network of real-world
learning environments; a collection of facilities,
laboratories and simulation suites, which
provide you with all the resources and
practical experiences you need to
graduate career-ready.
Chiropractic Clinic Information Media Arts Centre knowledge into hands-on practical
experience with a range of industry-
Renewable energy Sports Science facility
If you are a Chiropractic student, as you Technology labs Our Media Arts Centre is where creative standard work placements. facilities If you are a Sport and Exercise Science
progress through your degree you will minds come to explore the power of student, you will learn in our recently
Step into the future with our new If you are a Renewable Energy student,
learn to treat real patients in our on-
campus clinic, the Murdoch University
Information Technology teaching
media-based technologies through our
state-of-the-art simulation facilities.
Nursing Simulation you will learn from our industry-experts
upgraded $4 million sports science facility.
Fitted with the latest equipment, the three
Chiropractic Clinic. Housing a rehabilitation
laboratory. Our IT lab is equipped with the
latest virtual reality equipment, industrial
Housing industry-standard facilities, which Suites in our state-of-the-art engineering
facilities, including an outdoor test area,
specialised laboratories, which include an
centre, physiological therapeutics include a digital TV studio, sound stage, exercise physiology lab, a performance
technologies and a visible data server, Our Mandurah and Perth campuses both photovoltaic research equipment and a
facility, consulting rooms and a digital control room, audio studio, four radio lab and a rehabilitation, strength and
which means you will have the freedom offer excellent nursing facilities. In fact, renewable energy-engineering laboratory,
radiographic suite, you will get to apply studios, a newsroom and a number of conditioning lab, come complete with
to get creative, collaborate with other our Perth campus has the newest nursing housing a comprehensive range of wind
your newly learnt skills across a range of superbly equipped editing suites, you will a climate and altitude chamber, motion
students, develop your own original facility of any university in Western energy industry-standard software.
different working environments to ensure graduate career-ready with a range of capture systems, 50-metre running track
concepts and learn from Murdoch’s Australia and, in the case of an emergency,
you are ready for the working world with industry experience under your belt. and a fully-equipped gym with Olympic
leading academics.
sound knowledge in independent and can be used as an operational hospital.
SimLab weightlifting facilities.
evidence based patient-centred care.
Launchpad Mind and Body Labs Our dedicated nursing spaces include
As an Education student, you can make the
fully-equipped clinical teaching wards,
most of our unique SimLab to get valuable Veterinary hospital and
Engineering Pilot Plant Located in the Geoffrey Bolton Library,
Our newest lab space is where you can
work with researchers, teaching staff
treatment areas and simulation suites
where, as a Nursing student, you will learn
teaching experience and feedback before
working farms
Launchpad provides a creative space you enter a real classroom.
Our nationally renowned Bayer Pilot and other students to conduct research how to provide care under the supervision
where our students have the opportunity As the only city-based university to
Plant is where our Electrical Engineering projects or exercise physiology testing of technical simulation staff who, As the first university to offer this
to come together with industry partners, offer an on-campus farm, our Veterinary
students get unparalleled hands-on as part of your Psychology or Sports and themselves, are registered nurses. simulated teaching experience in Australia,
future employers, entrepreneurs and the and Animal Science students get
engineering experience, before they even Exercise Science degree. Our labs include SimLab allows you to practice your
community, to work on collaborative unrivalled hands-on experience across
graduate. As Western Australia’s only a fitness testing area and DEXA machine,
operational engineering pilot plant, this
projects, network and build career-
meaning you can learn a range of new Psychology Clinic teaching skills in a virtual classroom
environment with avatars who respond in
a range of industry settings. You can
defining industry connections. learn from leading industry experts in
engineer’s playground features advanced skills in how to conduct body fat, bone Our postgraduate Psychology students real time to your instructions.
our on-campus farm, or graduate as
control systems using a modern industrial and muscle mass scanning techniques. have the opportunity to work with real a career-ready veterinarian with work
data acquisition and control platform, Law Moot Court clients in our fully-operational Murdoch
Sporting facility placements and guided support in
meaning you will graduate career-ready
with real-world engineering skills. As a Murdoch Law student, you will get to Nexus Theatre Psychology Clinic. Offering psychological
services to the public, which range from You can make the most of your university
Murdoch’s fully-equipped Veterinary
experience all the excitement, thrills and Hospital, which comes complete with
Murdoch's professional theatre space baseline assessments to psychological experience with our recent $5.2 million cancer, equine and dermatology clinics.
unpredictability of a real-life courtroom
provides Arts students with a dedicated therapy, you will benefit from first-hand sporting facility upgrade, which includes
with our Herbert Smith Freehills Electronic
area to refine their craft in both experience in dealing with a range two synthetic football (soccer) pitches,
Moot Court. Whether you are trying a case
performance and production practices. of cases and area specialisations. a cricket oval for summer cricket,
or competing against other Law schools
Home to some of Western Australia’s new changing rooms, floodlights and
from around the world, thanks to the
brightest emerging talents, this venue spectator seating.
latest video satellite technology, you will
hosts community, musical, cultural
be equipped to handle any situation that
and theatrical events; giving you the
comes your way.
opportunity to turn your theoretical
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About
Perth
T H E M O ST W H E N YO U L E A R N ,
A F F O R DA B L E YOU R
CITY IN AUSTRALIA FA M I LY
The Economist Intelligence Unit, Worldwide Cost
LEARNS TOO
of Living Survey 2017
In WA, school-age dependents of
Master and Research students may be
Life in Perth is cheaper than all other
eligible to pay local school fees.
major Australian cities, including
Sydney and Melbourne!
WO R K & L E A R N
7TH
RANKED IN THE
TOP 50 M O ST L I VA B L E C I T Y
AS A STUDENT
VISA HOLDER,
I N T H E WO R L D YOU HAVE THE
ST U D E N T C I T I E S OPPORTUNITY TO WORK
I N T H E WO R L D The Economist Global Liveability Ranking 2017
WHILE YOU STUDY IN PERTH!
QS, Best Student Cities 2017
For the past 13 years Perth has been
ranked in the Top 10 most liveable
cities, coming in at #7 in 2017.
Our main campus is Murdoch’s Perth Campus is located
approximately 15 minutes from both
Perth - The gateway Warm summers, Acknowledgement
located in Perth, Western to the world mild winters
Australia – the 7th ‘most
the historic port-city of Fremantle and
bustling City of Perth, making it easy for
of Country
our International students to spend their Not only does Perth share
liveable’ city in the world. free time exploring and participating in a the same time zone as 60% THE We acknowledge the Whadjuk people
of the Noongar nation as the Traditional
Home to more than 2.5 range of activities and events: of the world, but it is the only S U N N I E ST Custodians of this country and its
million residents, Western • Take in one of Western Australia's Australian city to offer direct CITY IN AUSTRALIA waters and that Murdoch University
stands on Noongar Country. We pay
Australia boasts some famous sunsets at Cottesloe Beach flights to Europe:
our respects to Noongar Elders past
while enjoying some delicious fish and
of the best coastlines chips; MEDITERRANEAN and present, and acknowledge their
London (17 hours)
in Australia. From the • Visit Kings Park and enjoy the C L I M AT E :
wisdom and advice in our teaching
and cultural knowledge activities.
crystal-clear waters of the panoramic views of Perth city and the Sydney (3.5 hours)
24.7°C
Swan River; - Eeva Leinonen, Vice Chancellor.
Ningaloo Reef, to the awe- Melbourne (3 hours)
• Take a trip over to Rottnest Island
inspiring Karri Forests of and spend some time relaxing in the Bali (3.5 hours)
the South West, Western sun while getting to know a famous
AV E R AG E S U M M E R
Bangkok (7 hours) T E M P E R AT U R E S
Australia has it all. Rottnest local, the Quokka;
• Get some friends together and explore Singapore (5 hours)
Located on the shores of the Swan River,
Perth’s warm, dry summers and cool
one of Western Australia's renowned
culinary and wine regions. Whether
you want to spend the day in the
Jakarta (4 hours) 12°C
winters make for a great destination all Kuala Lumpur (5.5 hours)
year round. Offering a large shopping Swan Valley, or make a weekend trip AV E R AG E W I N T E R
district with a cosmopolitan mix of cafes, to Margaret River, either option is right Hong Kong (8 hours) T E M P E R AT U R E S
restaurants, pubs and thriving nightlife, at your doorstep!
Perth City is suitable for students from all Dubai (14 hours)
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
walks of life.
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Stuart Green “End – Start – End”
Did you know that Murdoch
Aluminium, polyurethane automotive paint
Dimensions variable, Murdoch University
has taken our world-class
Student Hub Public Art Commission 2018
education experience global?
With campuses in Singapore,
Dubai and Myanmar, you
will benefit from the best
of what education has to
offer from a globally-present
university with an international
reputation for excellence.
New to our Perth
campus - The
Student Hub!
The Student Hub, our new
AUD$20 million development,
provides our students with
a range of services and
Our
amenities, including food
outlets, shops, cafes, student
kitchen, study places and a
campuses great environment to just sit
and chat with friends. The
Student Hub is the centre of
student life here at Murdoch,
and it is the best place on
Perth campus Mandurah campus Rockingham campus campus for you to meet up
Located in Murdoch, just 15 minutes from Set in the heart of the coastal town Located in the waterfront town of with your peers, eat and
the bustling central business district of Mandurah, just under an hour from Rockingham, just 40 minutes from interact with the rest
of Perth and the historic port city of Perth, our Mandurah campus offers an Perth, our Rockingham campus
Fremantle, our main campus offers all exceptional learning experience through offers a strong learning community
of our Murdoch
our courses along with dynamic teaching our clinical, academic and research with a focus on research and our community.
facilities, support services, specialised expertise. university pathway programs. At our
educational and recreational facilities and Rockingham campus, students can
With a range of state-of-the-art facilities,
a unique student experience. build academic skills, connect with
our Mandurah campus specialises in health
other students and explore new ideas
As one of the largest university campuses courses, including Nursing, Counselling
to help you study at university level.
in Australia, our Perth campus boasts and Creative Arts Therapies. Students
more than 227 hectares of beautiful who study at our Mandurah campus have The campus offers a community
bushland environment, providing our access to a range of facilities, including a library, café, gym and after-hours
students with the ultimate Australian student common area, library, computer study facilities to support the
experience as they study alongside a laboratories, flexible teaching rooms learning journey of our students.
range of native Australian flora and fauna. and a multi-purpose laboratory. Nursing
students also get to experience learning
Bush Court is the heart of our Perth
in our state-of-the-art, fully equipped
campus. In this beautiful garden space,
nursing wards.
you can go outside to study under the
trees or meet up with friends while
relaxing on one of Murdoch's beanbags
or deck chairs. Surrounding Bush Court
are our food and coffee shops, student
support facilities, an extensive library and
the newly built Student Hub.
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Student life
Student life at Murdoch is about so much more than simply learning in your chosen
field. As a Murdoch student, you will be encouraged to step out of your comfort zone
and learn to think for yourself, where getting involved, having fun and making lifelong
friendships will ensure you have a memorable university experience!
Socialise! Volunteer!
Whether you are relaxing on Bush The Guild Volunteer Hub connects
Court, or heading to one of Murdoch’s Murdoch students who have a passion
many cafes, there is always a great for volunteering with community
spot to catch up with friends and organisations. You can develop new
relax on campus. Even our Tavern is skills and meet new people while
the perfect place to relax and unwind, doing volunteer work that helps the
where you can challenge your mates community or relates to your degree.
to a game of pool, catch up for a
drink in the beer garden or attend
events like open mic and quiz nights
or themed parties for end of semester Join!
Study! celebrations to Oktoberfest and St
Patrick's Day.
The Murdoch Student Guild
supports over 100 clubs and
Whether you are studying individually, societies, ranging from those in
or collaborating with a group, you your field of study to music, gaming
will soon make use of the newly and sports groups. Joining one of
Be a VIP
refurbished Geoffrey Bolton Library, Murdoch’s clubs or societies is a
the resource centre of our Perth great way for you to get to know
campus. As a Murdoch student, you other students, collaborate with
will have access to all the materials a diverse group of people, share
with our
you need for your studies, including ideas, attend social functions and
high demand learning resources, unit take part in industry and nation-
readings, online journals, e-books wide sporting events.
RAC Arena
and past exam papers. With our 24/7
learning common area, you can also
access computers, internet, printing
and scanning services at any time of
partnership
the day or night. Get involved!
Workout! The Murdoch Student Guild run a
The Sports and Recreation Centre offers range of events including Festival
a fully equipped fitness centre with Day, Stamp Out Stress Day, the Guild
discounted memberships available for Ball, MarketDaze, Clubs and Societies
students. If you prefer team sports, you Day and Multicultural Day, so you will Murdoch is a proud partner of RAC Arena, one of
can join a social sports team or become have plenty of opportunities to get Perth's biggest entertainment venues, giving our
part of a Murdoch sports club. Make sure involved and meet new people. students exclusive access to work opportunities and
you look out for the annual UniGames, VIP benefits. Learn, work and play in modern and
where you could represent Murdoch innovative facilities alongside the world’s top touring
nationwide in your favourite sport! artists and Australia’s sporting favourites.
Thanks to our partnership, Murdoch students have access to:
Enjoy!
A dedicated student internship program to learn hands-on skills
Bush Court is the heart of our in the business of managing a major events venue
Refuel! campus. Here you can meet up with
friends and study while lounging
We have plenty of vibrant cafes and on a deck chair or beanbag in the Preferred applicant status when applying for jobs at RAC Arena
food outlets on campus. You could grab sun. You can also experience our
a tasty bite to eat from one of the local student events here, like MarketDaze, Shop! Priority queues to beat the crowds
food trucks that come onto campus a weekly market where you can pick To ensure you are ready for study, visit
daily, head to our Tavern to make the up a tasty bite to eat and browse the Bookshop to get your textbooks,
most of the student Guild specials, or through the various market stalls Special offers and tickets for more than 90 events a year
stationery and general merchandise.
visit the Student Hub, where you'll find selling everything from fresh fruit and Second-hand textbooks are also
a variety of food options that include vegetables to clothing, accessories available on campus through the
Halal certified meals. and collectables. Find out more at murdoch.edu.au/pertharena
Student Guild.
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Scholarships Work Integrated Learning
and Internships
Murdoch understands Financial Aid
that studying at university
A scholarship is not your only option for obtaining financial
can be a life-changing
support while studying at Murdoch. Murdoch University
experience. As an
participates in a range of financial aid programs offered by
International student,
governments in a number of other countries, including the United
moving abroad to study
States, Canada, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
can be a daunting task.
That is why we want to help. Offering a
range of scholarships for commencing
and existing International students,
your pioneering mind can focus on the International Welcome Murdoch University As human beings, we Your industry experience
important things, like making the next big
breakthrough in your field, while we take Scholarship - Australia Academic Excellence learn from doing. It is in
Work placements
care of any financial hardships you may If you are an International student currently Awards our nature to explore new Work simulations
Work placements are an opportunity
be facing. living in Australia, an International Welcome
Murdoch University Academic Excellence Awards
ideas, to take on unknown for you to spend an extended period
With a work simulation experience, you
will learn in an industry-standard learning
Whether you are just starting out with Scholarship - Australia could provide you (MUAEAs) are available for both undergraduate concepts and to develop of time in an organisation where you
environment that has been set up on
your studies as an undergraduate, with a 20% discount towards your total and postgraduate Murdoch students, offering will undertake genuine work tasks with
returning to study with a postgraduate course tuition fee. students AUD$5,000 towards their degree if
them as critically-minded workplace supervision. You will learn to
campus. In consultation with industry,
degree or making ground-breaking The International Welcome scholarship – they have a previous record of high academic individuals who produce integrate previously studied theory with
work simulations recreate as many of the
complexities of a real work environment
discoveries as one of our research Australia is available for students who are: achievement in their studies. actionable solutions. its practical application in the workplace,
as possible. You will be provided with
students, there are a range of scholarships developing a range of professional
• An international full fee-paying To find out if you are eligible, please visit: an opportunity to integrate theory and
to suit students from all backgrounds, skills along the way. Depending on the
student residing in Australia at the murdoch.edu.au/MUAEAInternational With our range of Work Integrated practice as you experience a simulated
disciplines and walks of life. discipline, work placements may also be
time of application studying an Learning programs and internship work environment, including prioritising
referred to as internships, practicums, or
undergraduate, honours, graduate Research Scholarships opportunities, our students get to take
clinical placements.
multiple tasks, interpersonal dynamics,
International Welcome diploma or master-level degree;
Do not let your creativity be stifled by your
their potential and turn it into career- deadlines and other workplace pressures.
defining power. Classroom theory is put
Scholarship • Commencing studies at one of
Murdoch’s Western Australian finances. With one of Murdoch's research-based into action with a variety of industry
Industry projects
campuses in 2019; scholarships your living expenses and tuition experiences, where student learning is Participating in an industry project
An International Welcome Scholarship
fees can be taken care of, meaning you have enhanced and nurtured through our close means you will work as either an
can provide between AUD$8,000 and • Commencing studies in an eligible
more time to focus on the important things, like connections with real-world industry individual, or as part of a team, on a real
AUD$11,000 towards your tuition fees. coursework program; and uncovering the next big breakthrough in your
partners, the wider Perth community and project for an industry or community
• Not a recipient of any other Murdoch field. Completing your research degree is a life-
If you are studying a Bachelor of Nursing, government bodies. partner. Projects are usually completed
University scholarship. changing experience, so not only do we provide
or any eligible course under the School on-campus, under the supervision of
To find out if you are eligible, please visit: our students with our own range of scholarships, Work Integrated Learning is so much academic staff, but deliver on a brief
of Business and Governance, you may be
murdoch.edu.au/IWSAustralia but we can also help you to find a range of more than just a practical experience. from one of our real-world industry or
eligible for up to AUD$11,000. Students
scholarships offered by external providers. Take action today and get prepared for
from all other eligible courses could be community clients. As well as learning to
awarded up to AUD$8,000. To find out more about our extensive your future career, find out more at: integrate and apply previously studied
range of research scholarships, visit: murdoch.edu.au/ theory, you will be able to develop
Recipients of an International Welcome murdoch.edu.au/ResearchScholarships WorkplaceIntegratedLearning your skills in project management,
Scholarship will have the award amount client liaison, and may be required to
paid into their student tuition account in work in multi-disciplinary teams.
four instalments over two years. To find out more about Murdoch’s extensive
The International Welcome Scholarship range of international scholarships, visit:
is available for the 2019 intake period, murdoch.edu.au/internationalscholarships
for students starting their studies at
one of Murdoch’s Western Australian
campuses. To find out if you are
eligible, please visit: murdoch.edu.au/ “As a recipient of an International Welcome “Since completing my internship with a local Perth digital marketing agency,
InternationalWelcomeScholarship Scholarship, the opportunity that Murdoch I have developed an interest in the field and would like to pursue a job in
offers an international student like me, is the digital marketing industry. Murdoch has provided me with the platform,
invaluable. This scholarship really helps to through my internship unit, to gain hands-on experience and has really opened
reduce financial stress and provides every my eyes to this industry. This experience has been priceless and has provided
chance to achieve one's dream.” me with a platform in which I know have taken a step in the right direction.”
D E E PA M AC H A I A H , I N D I A THEODORE TUNG LAI RONG, SINGAPORE
M A ST E R O F E N G I N E E R I N G B AC H E LO R O F B U S I N E SS ( M A R K E T I N G A N D P U B L I C R E L AT I O N S )
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Accommodation
Choosing the right
accommodation
for you
There are a number of factors you will
need to consider when choosing your
accommodation. In addition to the
cost of rent per week, other things you
may want to consider are:
• Is it furnished or unfurnished?
If it is unfurnished, you will
need to set aside additional
On-campus The Village offers a range of The Village offers 24-hour staff presence,
with resident staff members living on-site
Off-campus funds to purchase furniture
facilities, including:
accommodation - and night-time security patrols. There is a accommodation and other household items.
• Swimming pool • How many people will I be sharing
The Village • Pool lounge with a pool table,
team of resident assistants responsible for
organising events, assisting new students Shared Accommodation common facilities with? This may
If you want to be in the centre of all the table tennis & foosball table with their transition into communal living include a kitchen, bathroom, etc.
Many students often choose shared
on-campus action, you cannot go past life • Recreational room with BBQ’s, and ensuring adherence to Village rules. accommodation where several students • How close is it to campus, public
at the Murdoch University Village. projection screen and a communal Staff also provide support to residents share a unit or house near campus. transportation, supermarkets and
kitchen experiencing personal or study problems. Rent for shared accommodation is other shops?
Located at our Perth campus, life in
The Village also caters to students with typically less expensive than on-campus • Are there laundry facilities on-site?
'the Village' means your classes are • Beach volleyball and basketball courts
disabilities, providing adapted apartments accommodation, and may cost between If not, how close is the nearest
right on your doorstep, where you also • Theatre room with surround sound with modified bedrooms and bathrooms. $120-200 per week. In most cases, The Murdoch Student Guild has an public laundromat?
have direct access to public transport, and projector you will have your own room but will accommodation database that lists rooms • What kind of heating/air
a range of local shops and on-campus
amenities. The Village has stylish, fully • Movie room with satellite TV Rates share amenities, such as a kitchen and available for rent conditioning is there?
• Group study rooms The rates for 2019 range from $150.50 bathroom, with your housemates. murdoch.studystays.com.au/
furnished apartments available for rent, • How secure and safe is the
with options to suit almost any budget. • Four large coin operated laundries weekly for a twin-share bedroom to Students living together in shared Alternatively, the Real Estate Institute location? Are there locks on the
$397.50 weekly for a one-bedroom accommodation will often have rules for of Western Australia also lists available doors and windows?
apartment, per semester. If you book inviting guests into the home, the payment rentals around Perth reiwa.com.au/rent
With the student experience as a • Will it be noisy? Is it on or near
your accommodation for the entire of shared utilities such as electricity and
core focus, the Village has an exciting a major road?
university year (42 weeks), rather than water, and the usage and clean-up of Homestay
residential-life program designed to help
just one semester at a time, the rates will common areas. In shared accommodation, If you choose to live in shared
residents meet new people, succeed Homestay accommodation allows you to
be cheaper. it is important that all residents of the accommodation, choose your
academically and develop essential life live with an Australian family while you
skills. Events include BBQs, themed To see all residential rates and property understand and follow the rules study. In most cases, you will have your housemates wisely. For example, if
dinners and parties, movie nights, accommodation options visit that have been agreed upon. own room but share amenities such as you typically go to bed early, you
sporting events and competitions, murdochuv.com.au a kitchen and bathroom. Our preferred may not want to live with people who
Accommodation can come furnished or constantly stay up late every night.
writing workshops and so much more. provider is the Australian Homestay
unfurnished. Unfurnished rooms may be It is important that you meet and
cheaper to rent, however you will need to Network (AHN), and you can find more
details including prices and meal plan feel comfortable with any potential
Murdoch University Village purchase any furniture that you will need housemates prior to moving in.
such as a bed, desk, and chest of drawers. options at homestaynetwork.org
Telephone +61 8 9360 2909
Email info@murdochuv.com.au
murdochuv.com.au
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Student Study Abroad
support and Exchange
Travelling to a new country to pursue your studies is a big step. Having the Childcare Having your own ideas and thoughts is what makes
courage and conviction to follow your dreams and take your studies to Murdoch offers childcare facilities. The you, you. Sometimes, however, you need to embark
Murdoch means you are already part of our global community of creative Murdoch University Childcare Centre on an adventure that allows you to step back from
provides care for the children of students
and forward-thinking minds that thrive from experiencing the best of what while they’re studying and is conveniently
what has become your normal and challenge the idea
the world has to offer. located on site at our Perth Campus. of ordinary. Stepping out of your comfort zone and
forcing yourself to land on your own two feet is a
Murdoch Academic great way to grow, both personally and professionally,
Passport (MAP) and what better way to do that than with a semester
Even our pioneering leaders of tomorrow,
need help today. That is why at Murdoch,
Equity and Social Additionally, there are dedicated
consultants to assist International students or two abroad!
Murdoch University offers an online
we go above and beyond to provide our Inclusion Office with any literacy or numeracy issues they module for International students, called
students with a range of support services may be having. the Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP),
The Equity and Social Inclusion Office With Murdoch’s extensive range of We have more than 75 partner
that can help them at every stage of their which helps new students learn about
seeks to ensure the student experience at Study Abroad and Exchange programs, universities across 20 countries, where
Murdoch journey.
Murdoch University is free of discrimination Student Advisors the requirements of university, such as
reading, writing, research, referencing and
you can choose to go abroad for will your study take you?
and that all students are provided with an a semester (or two), embark on a
Student Support team equal opportunity. The Equity and Social Student Advisors are based in all schools other important skills. short-term program, volunteer in a • Austria • Italy
Inclusion Office coordinates a range of across Murdoch University and provide developing country or participate • Canada • Japan
The Student Support team is based help with any questions or problems you
in the Student Centre and looks after services for students, including disability
services, language and cultural exchange may have with your course, studies or Specialised Support for in an industry-lead internship. •
•
China
Croatia
•
•
Netherlands
South Korea
International students from their first day
at Murdoch, to their last. Students can programs, equity complaints and university life. Postgraduate Students While earning credit points towards
your Murdoch degree, you will get to
• Czech • Spain
information on your responsibilities and Republic • Sweden
come to Student Support with absolutely For students undertaking a postgraduate explore the world, meet new people
any issue they are having and the Student rights as a Murdoch student. Student Centre degree by coursework, whose first and make memories that will last a
•
•
Denmark
Finland
•
•
Switzerland
United
Support team will either help the student language is not English, Murdoch lifetime. Through participating in one
directly or refer them to someone who Support for Learning The Student Centre is a friendly and
efficient hub located at Murdoch’s Perth
University offers a specialised unit of our Study Abroad and Exchange
•
•
France
Germany •
Kingdom
United States
can better assist them, such as the that allows students to learn how to programs, your way of thinking
The Support for Learning team brings campus, where you can find out a range of • Ireland of America
University health services, which includes communicate academically using will continue to grow and adapt
together the areas of academic staff information about admissions, advanced
doctors, psychologists and counsellors, as development, work-integrated learning, academic genres, conventions and styles, as you experience a range of new
standing, enrolments, examinations, fees, To view all of our partner
well as visa or career advisors. educational technologies, learning support critical analysis, academic argument and environments and situations; making
graduations, student support, Open universities, visit murdoch.edu.au/
and access programs. scholarly debate. you a highly sought after and desirable
Universities, parking and payments and exchangepartners
Careers and Particular focus is placed on student general student administration enquiries.
graduate in today's globalised world.
Employment Centre learning, with support services including: UniEdge Transition
The Careers and Employment Centre is
• Writing and academic workshops; Student Guild Program
a professional support service available • Specialised postgraduate support
The Student Guild offers students UniEdge is a transition program designed
programs;
75+
to Murdoch’s current students and opportunities to get involved in student life to help new students settle into life at
Alumni, offering assistance with finding • Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS); and to be part of the wider West Australian Murdoch University. Each week there are
work, enhancing employability through • Peer Academic Coaches (PAC); community. The Guild can help you with a a variety of free workshops and activities
workshops, career events and mentoring range of services from clubs and societies, to help you build your academic skills,
• UniEdge, a transition program to assist
programs, connecting graduates and
new students settle into tertiary study. finding off-campus accommodation, meet and connect with others in your field ST U DY A B R OA D A N D
students with industry professionals and volunteering opportunities, social events of study, and adjust to life as a university E XC H A N G E PA R T N E R S
offering a job application checking service. and much more. student in Australia. I N OV E R 2 0 CO U N T R I E S
Language and Cultural
Exchange (LACE)
“I had a great experience with one of the team members Program “When I first started at Murdoch, I was fortunate enough to share a room in
from Student Support during my struggles at university. The the Village with a girl who was on exchange from Boulder. A year after she left
LACE is an intercultural social group open
biggest thing I learnt from my time at Murdoch is that it is Australia, I found myself on my way to the USA for my own exchange experience.
to everyone in the Murdoch Community.
okay to ask for help when you need it. Often people from I ended up spending a semester at The University of Colorado Boulder, where I
This program provides students with
my culture are afraid to ask for help, as asking for help can opportunities to meet people from many was able to stay on-campus with three girls from America. While on exchange, I
be perceived as being incompetent and shameful. Murdoch countries, develop networks and settle was lucky enough to travel to 11 different States in America to visit the friends I had
taught me that it is okay to ask for help and the university into student life. made while studying back in Australia. I celebrated Halloween and Thanksgiving
really encourages its students to seek help if they are like only Americans know how, it really was the experience of a lifetime!”
struggling.”
M A R I A R U U D, N O RWAY
ANDRA JULINAR, INDONESIA B AC H E LO R O F S C I E N C E
M A ST E R O F H U M A N R E S O U R C E S M A N AG E M E N T
16 murdoch.edu.au/study | +61 8 9360 6063 17Pathways into Off-campus pathways
Murdoch into Murdoch
At Murdoch, we know that not everyone
• Murdoch University Preparation Course
follows the same path to pursue their
English for • Diploma
studies at university. As such, Murdoch
Academic Purposes • Bachelor’s Degree
offers a range of package enrolments to • Postgraduate Course
(EAP)
assist students in meeting the University’s • Research
academic and English entry requirements.
Whether you are a recent school leaver, or
are looking to pursue postgraduate study,
there are a number of admission pathways Murdoch University • Diploma
you can follow, all of which take into Preparation Course
• Year 1 Bachelor’s Degree*
account your previous education, training (MUPC)
and experience.
Murdoch Institute of
Technology Diploma • Year 2 Bachelor’s Degree*
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) *For most courses
is conveniently located at Murdoch
University’s Perth campus. Facilitating
organised interactions with university life,
and allowing students to experience all • Bachelor of Engineering MIT also caters for students who want
that university has to offer, MIT provides • Bachelor of Global Security to improve their academic English
skills for entry into undergraduate and
a friendly and supportive environment • Bachelor of Laws
postgraduate studies. The Murdoch Murdoch University is
for all students. • Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor Science
Language Centre offers courses that able to offer package
MIT offers the Murdoch University allow direct entry into the MUPC, Diploma
Preparation Course (MUPC), which has • Bachelor of Science + enrolments to assist
Programs and Murdoch University. Canning College Phoenix Academy
been designed in collaboration with Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic students in meeting the
(combined degree) Programs offered include: iso@canningcollege.wa.edu.au info@phoenixela.com.au
Murdoch University’s academic staff to
• Bachelor of Science +
University’s academic and
ensure the best possible preparation • General English (elementary to upper canningcollege.wa.edu.au phoenixela.com.au
for students’ success in a wide range of Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine intermediate)
English entry requirements.
CRICOS Provider Code: 00463B CRICOS Provider Code: 0006D
Murdoch University degrees. The MUPC (combined degree)
• English for Academic Purposes
Below is a list of Murdoch’s
is accredited by Murdoch University, with • Bachelor of Sport and Exercise
successful completion guaranteeing entry Science
(intermediate and above) enrolment packaging
into the majority of Murdoch University’s MIT and Murdoch University accept partners, located off
undergraduate courses. Diploma offerings and graduates of the English for Academic
Purposes program into their academic
campus in Perth.
structure programs without requiring an IELTS test
Transition from diploma (unless otherwise advised), provided that
Please Note: Students who successfully
MIT offers diploma programs in complete the English for Academic
program to Murdoch three areas:
the student completes the program at the
Purposes course at Murdoch Institute TAFE International Western St George’s International School
required level.
University • Diploma of Business
of Technology, Kaplan International Australia info@sgis.wa.edu.au
Murdoch Institute of Technology English (Perth), Milner College, Phoenix
MIT’s diploma programs provide students • Diploma of Information and Administration Building 512 tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/contact-us
Academy, Perth International College of stgeorgescollege.wa.edu.au
with the necessary skills and knowledge Communication Technology Murdoch University Campus English (PICE), University of Technology, tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
to progress into the second year of their • Diploma of Communication South Street, Murdoch CRICOS Provider Code: 00429D
Sydney (UTS, Insearch) or TAFE WA at
selected degree at Murdoch University. and Media Studies Western Australia 6150 the required level are not required to sit CRICOS Provider Codes: 00020G, 01723A
At Murdoch University, the degrees on Each diploma requires completion of an IELTS test prior to entry into Murdoch
offer have a streamlined structure, where Telephone: +61 8 9360 1700
eight units over two or three trimesters, University (unless otherwise advised).
students can choose from range of majors Facsimile: +61 8 9360 1701
with some of the prescribed units forming
within Murdoch's undergraduate degree For more information regarding our
the core of specific Murdoch University info@murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au
offerings: preferred English Language Intensive
degrees. All of the units offered as part murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au
Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
• Bachelor of Arts of MIT’s diploma programs have been
CRICOS Provider Code: 03127E providers please visit murdoch.edu.au/
taken from the current Murdoch University
• Bachelor of Business EnglishRequirements
syllabus, providing students with credit
• Bachelor of Commerce
and exemption for up to one year of an For more information on academic Perth International College Western Australia Institute
• Bachelor of Commerce +
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship
undergraduate degree at the University. pathways and to find current agreements, of English of Further Studies (WAIFS)
Academic staff at MIT will assist students please visit murdoch.edu.au/
and Innovation (combined degree) with unit selection. All diplomas have info@pice.com.au waifs.wa.edu.au
AdvancedStandingIS
• Bachelor of Communication been designed to provide students with pice.com.au RTO Provider No. 52128
• Bachelor of Creative Media a broad and relevant knowledge base in
preparation for a range of undergraduate CRICOS Provider Code: 02368G CRICOS Provider Code: 03188C
• Bachelor of Criminology
• Bachelor of Education degrees at Murdoch University.
18 murdoch.edu.au/study | +61 8 9360 6063 19Meet your global
Alumni community
With over 40 years experience as a pioneering education provider, we have
a wealth of creative, thought provoking and revolutionary graduates who
form part of our global Alumni community. From leaders in politics, business
and research, to Alumni working towards the future of our environment or
at the forefront of community development; our graduates are making a real
difference to today’s rapidly changing world.
Ei Hnin Phyu Htun, Myanmar
Master of Public Policy and Management, Graduated 2015
“Despite having enrolled for coursework, I had the chance to take my internship
within the industry and do my thesis as part of my 2 year master's course. This
was the perfect example of my school, The Sir Walter Murdoch School of Public
Policy and International Affairs, flexibility for highly ambitious students. As I
have the responsibility for advising policy and governance issues to multi-lateral
development organizations and bi-lateral aid institutions, I found my two years
study at Murdoch of great importance and very worthwhile. The experience
helped me understand policy formulation and implementation better.
Given that I had a passion to build up my expertise on public policy and managing
the matter at hand, my study at Murdoch University prepared me to reach a place
where I can contribute to the transformation of my country.”
Dr Meng Siak, Singapore Sandra Crewe, Seychelles
BVMS MANZCVS (Canine Medicine) FANZCVS (Veterinary Dermatology) Master of Human Resources Management, Graduated 2015
Registered Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, Graduated 2006
“What started off as a 2-year Master's degree course turned into a life-changing
Dr Meng Siak is a board certified veterinary dermatologist with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists experience! I was privileged to receive an Australian Awards Scholarship for the
(ANZCVS). Having extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complicated skin and ear diseases including allergies, 2014/2015 cohort, doing a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, a
immune mediated skin diseases and chronic ear diseases, Dr Siak pursued both his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at journey that saw a complete transformation in my life.
Murdoch University.
As a mature student coming from a senior managerial position, going back to the
“When I had decided that I wanted to be a veterinarian, choosing Murdoch University to pursue this dream was an easy decision.
classroom and studying was somewhat daunting. Fortunately, today, I can affirm it
Perth is well known for welcoming International students with open arms and Murdoch University offers one of the best veterinary
was the best decision. My Murdoch University experience has been a ride through
programs for inspiring veterinarians.
a student-focused academic environment with more than sufficient support and
After five years of study, I fell in love with Perth and decided to return a few years later to pursue my specialist training in assistance to students from all walks and stages of life. The informal atmosphere
Veterinary Dermatology at Murdoch University. The veterinary program inspired me to further my training and I successfully passed created by academic staff makes learning pleasurable with the acquisition of
examination in 2014 to become a Veterinary Dermatologist. knowledge and skills attainable. There is a good balance between theoretical
In early 2018, with the ambition of providing the best veterinary dermatology clinic in Western Australia, I started a dermatology learning, sharing of personal experiences and group dynamics.”
referral service out of Western Australia Veterinary Emergency and Speciality (WAVES). I am very thankful to be able to work
alongside specialists in surgery, internal medicine, radiology and emergency to provide pets with the best care available. Hopefully,
within a few years, I will be able to expand the dermatology referral service to Singapore and help the local pets with their skin and
ear problems. I am also very keen to share my expertise in veterinary dermatology with my colleagues and veterinary students by
providing continued education both in Australia and overseas. In addition, I am the Australasia representative for Global Veterinary
Dermatology Education Group (GVDEG), a non-profit organisation that provides free education in underserved countries.”
20 murdoch.edu.au/study | +61 8 9360 6063 21Meet your
Academics
Dr Tania Urmee
Lecturer in School of Engineering and Information Technology
As an engineering student, you will learn under the expert guidance of Dr Tania
Urmee. Having developed a holistic approach to rural electrification in developing
countries using renewable energy, Dr Urmee is known internationally for her research
endeavours. Joining Murdoch in 2009 as a PhD student, Dr Urmee has continued to
pursue her passion for renewable energy through educating our next generation of
revolutionary engineers.
“As an academic, I want my students to think differently and gain knowledge
before they finish their course. With recent changes in the global climate
change policy environment, demand for professionals with climate change
skills are rapidly increasing.
Feedback from industry shows that there is also significant, unmet, demand from
existing professionals for skills and knowledge in the area of climate change
and carbon management. Graduates can gain employment in power generation
companies, renewable energy manufacturing and installation companies,
international aid organisations, government departments, energy efficiency,
carbon accounting and environmental consultancies, university and private
Dr Mathew Thompson industry research organisations and local governments.”
Lecturer in the School of Psychology and
Exercise Science
As a Psychology student, you will learn
from Dr Mathew Thompson, an expert in
cognitive processes and how we make
decisions as human beings. Dr Thompson Dr Simon Minaee
is fascinated by human perceptual
Lecturer in the School of Business and
expertise and has even had his research
Governance
presented to the former President of the
United States, Barack Obama. As a student of the School of Business
“My most treasured intellectual and Governance, you will learn from Dr
achievement was having the findings of Simon Minaee. Having taught in the field of
Management and Leadership for over 15 years,
my research presented to the President
Dr Minaee has been a member of staff at
of the United States in a report by the
Murdoch for the past five years. Throughout
President’s Council of Advisors on his career, Dr Minaee has received a range of
Science and Technology. I hope that teaching awards and research scholarships
my research will help to reduce error and is currently a member of the Australia and
in safety-critical decision making in New Zealand International Business Academy
areas such as crime-scene forensics and and the Australia and New Zealand Academy
diagnostic medicine.” of Management.
Before starting at Murdoch, Dr Thompson “My role as an educator is to introduce participants to a subject that will profoundly
was a Fulbright Scholar at the University affect their working lives. It is to develop a broad discussion about what it takes to
of California, Los Angeles, and a Fellow manage well. My task is to explain why the subject is useful and relevant, to explain
at The University of Queensland and why it is such an interesting subject.
Harvard Medical School. Having worked
with Australia's state and federal police What I really love about management is that new ideas can be put into practice by
agencies, as well as the Department of organisations at any time. Of course, that does not always mean that they do and
Foreign Affairs and Trade, Dr Thompson management can throw up some rather daft ideas. But in so many industries, we are
has a wealth of extensive industry seeing changes in the way we work and changes in our attitudes to work.
experience and knowledge to offer our
Murdoch psychology students. My advice to students is to demand excellence. That goes for yourself and from your
lecturers. University study does not come cheap. It is an investment in your future and
to get the most out of it, you should be prepared to put in the work. And if you don’t
understand something, ask. If you don’t get an answer, ask again.”
22 murdoch.edu.au/study | +61 8 9360 6063 23You can also read
