Program Overview

Introduction to Murdoch University

Murdoch University is situated on the lands of the Whadjuk and Binjareb Noongar people. The university acknowledges the enduring and dynamic culture of the Noongar people and pays respects to their leadership and elders.

Study Areas

Murdoch University offers a range of study areas, including:

• Courses
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• Pathways to Uni
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    • Ngoolark
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• Study Levels
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Pre-Law Program

Course Description

The Pre-Law program is designed to assess a student's current ability to study law, rather than fill a gap in their knowledge. The program combines online lectures and a one evening a week on-campus tutorial, running for 14 weeks.

Course Structure

The program includes:

• Three online lectures covering an introduction to the Australian legal system
• An online library tutorial session and library assessment piece
• Six online lectures covering substantive law, particularly Law of Contract
• Eight face-to-face tutorials
• Two assessable projects
• A final exam

Cost

The course fee is $750, including GST. Payment is due before the course starts.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply, students must:

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Not be a high school student at the time of entry
• Demonstrate English language competency
• Not be a current Murdoch University student
• Be located in Perth for the duration of the course and be prepared to attend face-to-face classes

Research Areas

Murdoch University has a strong research focus, with areas including:

• Food security
• Health futures
• Sustainable development
• Impact and engagement
  • Building resilience in teachers
  • Dealing with dieback
  • Ecosensitive wastewater treatment
  • Improving mine closure planning
  • Murdoch defence research
• Institutes and Centres
• Industry and partnerships
  • Capabilities and facilities
  • Marine and Freshwater Research Laboratory
  • Murdoch Virtual Centre for Simulation
  • Our partnerships
  • Research commercialisation
• Research and Innovation Office
  • Research ethics and safety

Facilities and Support Services

Murdoch University offers a range of facilities and support services, including:

• Library
• Eat and drink
• Health and wellbeing
  • Chiropractic Clinic
  • Caladenia Counselling Clinic
  • Murdoch Psychology Clinic
  • Worship Centre
• Hiring a venue
• Kids on campus
  • Bringing children on campus
  • Child care centres
  • Parenting facilities
• Security and safety
  • Bushfire safety
• Sport and recreation
  • Walks and trails
  • Sporting venues
• Support services
  • Careers and Employability
  • Elite Athlete Program
  • Australian Defence Force
  • Students with Disability
  • Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre
    • Welcome to Country
    • Engagement and outreach
    • K-Track enabling program
    • Support for our students
    • Make an enquiry
    • Donate to Kulbardi
  • The Guild

Governance and Leadership

Murdoch University has a strong governance and leadership structure, including:

• Senate
• Senior Leadership Team
• Academic Council and Committees
• Quality assurance and improvement
• Annual reports
• Freedom of Information
  • FOI application form
• Public Interest Disclosure
• Complaints
• Supplying to Murdoch
  • Suppliers
  • Tenders
  • Addressing modern slavery
  • No PO, No Pay
• Rectified student enrolment data
• Social Media Terms of Service
• Sexual Harm Prevention and Response Report
  • Addressing sexual harm

Work at Murdoch

Murdoch University offers a range of employment opportunities, including:

• Benefits and services
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Talent Register
• Graduate program
• Athena SWAN
• Contractors
• Payroll remediation

Life and Culture

Murdoch University has a vibrant life and culture, including:

• Murdoch University Art Collection
  • About the Collection
  • Selected acquisitions
  • Exhibitions
  • Support us
• Nexus Theatre
• Facilities
  • Library
  • Eat and drink
  • Health and wellbeing
    • Chiropractic Clinic
    • Caladenia Counselling Clinic
    • Murdoch Psychology Clinic
    • Worship Centre
  • Hiring a venue
  • Kids on campus
    • Bringing children on campus
    • Child care centres
    • Parenting facilities
  • Security and safety
    • Bushfire safety
  • Sport and recreation
    • Walks and trails
    • Sporting venues
  • Support services
    • Careers and Employability
    • Elite Athlete Program
    • Australian Defence Force
    • Students with Disability
    • Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre
      • Welcome to Country
      • Engagement and outreach
      • K-Track enabling program
      • Support for our students
      • Make an enquiry
      • Donate to Kulbardi
    • The Guild