Program Overview

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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:

• Undergraduate
• Honours
• Postgraduate Degrees
• Research

Courses

The university provides various courses, such as:

• Find a course
• Study areas
• Study online
• Award titles and abbreviations

Why Choose Murdoch

Murdoch University offers:

• Flexible study options
  • Attendance modes
• Personalised courses
• Learning facilities
  • Engineering facilities
  • Media arts centre
  • Veterinary facilities
  • Exercise science facilities

Pathways to Uni

The university provides pathways for:

• High school leavers
  • Entry requirements for high school leavers
  • Parents and families
• Work and life experience
• Vocational education and training
  • Our pathway with SM TAFE
• Higher education
• Enabling pathways
  • Law Start
  • Ngoolark
  • Pre-Law
  • Experienced Based Entry
  • Pathways for international students

International Students

Murdoch University offers programs for international students, including:

• Study Abroad and Exchange
  • Decide what to study
  • Fees and scholarships
  • How to apply
  • Life on campus
  • Our social program
  • When you leave
• Before moving to Perth
  • Apply for a visa
  • Relocating as a family
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Arrival in Perth
  • Airport pickups
  • Getting organised
  • Working in Perth
• Life in Perth
  • Facts about Perth, WA
  • Things to do in and around Perth
  • Climate and culture
  • Accommodation
  • Living costs

Storytelling in Australia

This course offers international students and domestic students the opportunity to learn about Australian stories and storytellers. The program includes:

• Preparatory online reading
• 15 hours of classroom workshop on campus
• 10-day intensive field camp to regional north-west of Australia
• Original, independent research
• Creation of your own narrative work

Date

22 June to 10 July 2026

Credit Value

3 Murdoch Credit Points

Assessment

The course is assessed by:

• Critical analysis (20%)
• Creative project (40%)
• Presentation (20%)
• Participation and journal keeping (20%)

Research

Murdoch University focuses on research areas such as:

• Food security
• Health futures
• Sustainable development

Research Focus

The university's research focus includes:

• Building resilience in teachers
• Dealing with dieback
• Ecosensitive wastewater treatment
• Improving mine closure planning
• Murdoch defence research

Institutes and Centres

The university has various institutes and centres, including:

• Marine and Freshwater Research Laboratory
• Murdoch Virtual Centre for Simulation

Industry and Partnerships

Murdoch University collaborates with industry partners, including:

• Capabilities & facilities
• Our partnerships
• Research commercialisation

Collaborate

The university offers opportunities for collaboration with:

• Business and industry
• Community
• Education
• Health partnerships

Connect with Our Students

Murdoch University provides opportunities for work-integrated learning, including:

• Work placements
• Industry projects
• Industry expression of interest
• Discipline information

Explore

Murdoch University has various locations, including:

• Perth
• Rockingham
• Mandurah
• Singapore
• Dubai

About Murdoch

The university has a rich history, with:

• Our locations
• Our Colleges & Schools
• Our history
• Reconciliation in action

Governance and Leadership

Murdoch University has a governance structure that includes:

• Senate
• Senior Leadership Team
• Academic Council and Committees
• Quality assurance and improvement

Work at Murdoch

The university offers various benefits and services for employees, including:

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

Life and Culture

Murdoch University has a vibrant campus life, with:

• Murdoch University Art Collection
• Nexus Theatre
• Facilities
  • Library
  • Eat and drink
  • Health and wellbeing

Support Services

The university provides various support services, including:

• Careers and Employability
• Elite Athlete Program
• Australian Defence Force
• Students with Disability
• Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre