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research areas rated ‘above world standard’ - the Australian Research Council
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Cost of living Perth is Australia's most affordable capital city - Cost of living in Perth
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Perth’s Regional City status means you may be eligible for a three-year post-study work rights visa. Post-study work stream
Study Abroad Program
Our Study Abroad Program attracts students from around the world, offering a unique opportunity to work toward your degree while experiencing the natural beauty of Western Australia. At Murdoch University's Perth campus, you can: Spend one or two semesters studying in sunny Western Australia. Earn academic credit points that are transferable to your home university degree. Choose subjects from Murdoch’s nine diverse study areas. This program allows you to broaden your academic and personal horizons in a vibrant, diverse environment. Immerse yourself in new cultures, make lasting memories, and enrich your education. Join us and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to expand your global perspective and build a foundation for your future career.
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Do you love bringing complicated ideas to life, exploring how things work, improving processes, or imagining what's possible? In this degree, you’ll learn to use and adapt equipment and processes to optimize resources. Gain practical engineering experience, engage with industry, and learn from experts to build a deep understanding of engineering technology, focusing on emerging trends in engineering, sustainability, and industrial needs. This degree offers the flexibility to pursue a specialist area of study, including electrical and renewable energy, environmental engineering, or industrial control and automation, depending on your interests and career goals.
Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Conservation)
Combine your passion for the environment with a strong scientific understanding as you learn to manage and preserve threatened environments and biota both in Australia and globally. Focus on a science field that interests you—Conservation and Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science and Management, or Marine Biology. Develop practical, creative-thinking, problem-solving, and data-analysis skills inside and outside the classroom, addressing some of the world’s most complex problems. Contribute to real-world research projects at our on-campus conservation wetlands and banksia woodlands or at exciting locations across Western Australia.
Master of Education
Learn among world-class researchers in education at Murdoch University, the first in Australia to offer simulation and virtual reality for skill development. Starting in Semester 2, 2024, you can receive a 20% scholarship for the duration of the course. With a 13.4% job growth in Education and Training expected in Australia over the next five years, your future looks promising. Benefit from bespoke support for international students within units and across the course. Develop skills in a specialist area of Education by choosing a major from the following list: Instructional Leadership, International Education, Sustainable Pedagogies for Liveable Futures (new), Inclusive and Special Needs Education, or E-Learning. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance your expertise and advance your career in a growing field.
Master of Engineering Practice
Are you looking to further your career in engineering? This degree allows you to upskill in emerging areas such as renewable and sustainable energy, microgrids, environmental and sustainable systems, intelligent and autonomous systems, and industrial control. Extend your engineering knowledge by specializing in one of three key areas, preparing you for a career across a range of industries. Gain over 300 hours of practical experience through an integrated professional practice unit, developing your professional skills and portfolio. This hands-on approach ensures you are industry-ready and equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques in the field. Choose this degree to enhance your expertise and open doors to diverse opportunities in the engineering sector.
Master of Health Care Management
Build quality leadership and management skills to advance your nursing career in the healthcare industry, specializing in either Gerontological Healthcare or Contemporary Mental Health. This course aims to cultivate excellence in health professionals working in Quality, Safety, Risk, or Middle Management roles across acute, community, mental health, primary, and aged care sectors, both public and private. Upon completing the course, you will have the capacity and capability to apply these skills in various management positions, becoming a leader and champion of change. This program ensures you are equipped to lead in diverse healthcare settings, driving improvements and fostering innovation in patient care and management practices. Choose this course to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry.
Master of Systems Medicine (Research)
Explore, innovate, and transform the future of healthcare with Murdoch University's Master of Systems Medicine (Research). Gain vital theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through real-world projects addressing global clinical needs. Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge laboratory at the Australian National Phenome Centre, guided by leading researchers. This program emphasizes systematic training in omics science, cultivating transferable skills like critical thinking. Whether your career goals include working in hospitals, universities, pharmaceutical industries, or scientific management, this program prepares you for success. Seize the opportunity to learn and refine your skills through impactful research while joining our academic community.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program offers you the opportunity to deeply explore a research project you’re passionate about. Under the guidance of a supervisor, you will independently research a specific topic and produce a thesis. Through a PhD, you will develop crucial independent research skills, including the ability to formulate a problem, master appropriate conceptual and methodological skills, and relate your research to a broader knowledge framework in your discipline. Completing your thesis provides exciting opportunities to collaborate with and be challenged by top academics and experts in your field. You will also have the chance to attend national and international conferences, enriching your academic and professional network.
Alumni 25% Fee Tuition Discount
Have you recently joined our alumni community and are ready to start postgraduate study? To help support your goals, we’re offering a 25% reduction in postgraduate fees if you’ve finished your undergraduate or Masters level degree in the past 12 months and are transitioning into an eligible postgraduate course (excludes Honours) in the next available teaching period.
Murdoch - TAFE WA Scholarship
Be rewarded while studying for your degree at Murdoch University. This reward acknowledges commencing students who have completed a diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree at one of TAFE WA’s institutions and are continuing their studies in the same field at Murdoch University.
Murdoch Research Training Program Stipends (International students)
The Graduate Research Office is pleased to announce that the 2025 scholarship round opens in July 2024. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit, research experience and/or potential.
Murdoch Welcome Back International Scholarship
Murdoch is welcoming back international students with a 20% fee reduction scholarship for their course duration. We encourage you to apply and accept your offer to start studying in 2024. Murdoch looks forward to welcoming you to our beautiful Perth campus as you join our global community of pioneering minds.
Perth Campus
90 South Street, Murdoch Western Australia 6150
Mandurah Campus
Education Drive, Mandurah Western Australia 6210
Rockingham Campus
Dixon Road, Rockingham Western Australia 6168
Gabriel (Brazil)
Master of Information Technology
I did have lab and tutorials for each and every unit that I study here, so we always have a lecture which is theoretical as well as the practical, and I think it's great, because you can put in practise what we are learning for the specific units. The facility I most like in Murdoch was definitely the library, which is 24/7, and the environment there is great.
The practical experience that I have had at Murdoch is labs and tutorials, because each unit you have a theoretical part as well as a practical part, and it is great because you can have all of the theoretical knowledge you have acquired and put in practise in tutorials and labs with tutors helping you out, which is great. So my tutors, all of them are, they are very great when it comes to teaching practical stuff and all the times that I've struggled with some specific topic, in specific unit, all the tutors, they were there to help. When I email them, they are quite fast to answer and being like with a willpower to help you out.
The most exciting experience that I have had here was to be very close from people from very far places in the world, like people that have never thought to be friends like in daily life, I'm constantly talking to them daily.
Chantal Ng Xier Yie
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
I like the opportunities, resources and the facilities that Murdoch offers. It means we get to learn a lot through hands-on practical classes.
Murdoch has been a great help in the transition process with the international student orientation and related activities. The staff, whether locally or internationally born, are always very friendly and patient to everyone.
I've been to other universities in Perth and Murdoch gives the most friendly and welcoming vibe. I also really like the proportion of local to international people here.
Ian Lim
Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice and Research)
There isn’t a reason not to come to Murdoch. I would recommend Murdoch to others, especially for the forensics and veterinary courses which are internationally well known. I really enjoy the environment on campus – having The Student Hub as a place to meet and study is wonderful. I have also been surprised how friendly and engaging the lecturers are. I like how they make an effort to communicate and get to know each of their students.
Shamiso Gambe
Shamiso Gambe
Trying to adapt to the university lifestyle can be a bit hard – but I’ve never felt completely lost at Murdoch because I know where to go when I need help.
Murdoch has helped me follow my pathway by providing lecturers who are actual registered nurses, all with their own stories to tell ... I love that they are always available to help when I’m having a hard time.
Murdoch University has really become a second home to me. I would recommend my friends to come here, as I know for a fact that they will enjoy it.
Andra Julinar
Master of Human Resources Management
I love the trees and nature side of Murdoch. I love just sitting down under the sun.
I have really enjoyed meeting classmates from different professions and levels of experience. I love hearing their comments and arguments in class because it helps me to broaden my understanding.
I had a great experience with a team member from Student Support during my struggles at university. I think it is a very important point to raise because often people are often afraid to ask for help, especially if they come from an Asian background as it can be perceived as being incompetent and shameful. I'm lucky that Murdoch really encourages students to ask for help if they are struggling.