WHY MURDOCH? Flexible options

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1 murdoch university international miniguide 2016

2 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 World-class research 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. 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. 5 Star Graduate Employability 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. 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. 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.

3 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

4 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Intake Duration (Years) 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 Course Code Fee*

5 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Intake Duration (Years) 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 Course Code Fee* 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. Refer to the online course fee calculator for details

6 POSTGRADUATE COURSES Intake Duration (Years) 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 For the Graduate Certificates of duration 0.5 years, the fee quoted is the full course fee Course Code Fee*

7 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: 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. 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. To find out more about our Murdoch experts visit goto.murdoch.edu.au/findanexpert

8 APPLY NOW Undergraduate Before you begin your application process, please make sure you are eligible to make an online application as well as check whether or not you are required to apply through an agent in your home country. This information can be found at goto.murdoch.edu.au/applyingonlineinternational Postgraduate To apply for a postgraduate coursework or research degree you must complete an online application form. All application forms can be found at goto.murdoch.edu.au/applicationformsinternational For more information contact The Student Centre Murdoch University 90 South Street Murdoch WA 6150 Telephone: international@murdoch.edu.au 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! JULIE TSIN SA AH VI Bachelor of Business 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. Disclaimer The information contained in this publication was correct as at March 2015, but is subject to amendment without notice. The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any units or courses if the number of students enrolled in these falls below limits set by the University Murdoch University This publication is copyright. Except as permitted by the Copyright Act no part of it may in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or any other means be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or be broadcast or transmitted without the prior permission of the publisher. CRICOS Provider Code 00125J aditya Raval Postgraduate Studies in Information Technology International student from India One of the first things I noticed about Murdoch is its cultural diversity. Students from different countries study and live on the Murdoch campus and always feel welcome and respected. It s very easy to make friends at Murdoch. DW281_03/15