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Applecross, New South Wales, Australia
Bachelor's programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (19)
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Computer Applications
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Eng. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Environmental Studies
- B.Sc. Forensic Science
- BBus Human Resources
- BBus Marketing
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Molecular Biology
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Veterinary Science
Social Sciences (18)
- BCommun Communication
- BBus Economics
- B.A. Journalism
- BBus Marketing
- B.A. Media Studies
- B.Sc. Movement Science
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Radio
- B.A. Religion
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Sound
- B.A. Web Communication
Engineering & Technology (14)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Eng. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering Technology
- B.A. Games Art and Design
- B.Sc. Games Technology
- B.A. Graphic Design
- B.Sc. Information Systems
- B.Eng. Renewable Energy Engineering
Humanities (13)
- B.A. Asian Studies
- BCommun Communication
- B.A. English Composition
- B.A. History
- B.A. Indonesian
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Journalism
- B.A. Media Studies
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Religion
- B.A. Sociology
Business & Management (11)
- BBus Accountancy
- BBus Banking
- BBus Business Law
- BBus Economics
- BBus Finance
- BBus Human Resources
- BBus Management
- BBus Marketing
- B.A. Public Relations
Computer Science & IT (11)
- B.Sc. Computer Applications
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Cyber Security
- B.A. Games Art and Design
- B.Sc. Games Technology
- B.Sc. Information Systems
- B.Sc. Molecular Biology
- B.A. Web Communication
Medicine & Health (7)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- B.Sc. Laboratory Medicine
- BNurs Nursing
- B.Sc. Sports
- B.Sc. Veterinary Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Environmental Studies
- B.Sc. Marine Science
- B.Sc. Mineral Science
Law (5)
- BBus Accountancy
- BBus Business Law
- L.L.B. Law
- BBus Management
- B.A. Studies in Law
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
- B.A. Graphic Design
- B.A. Photography
- B.A. Screen Production
- B.A. Theatre and Drama
Education & Training (3)
- B.A. History
- BEd Primary Teaching
Journalism & Media (3)
- B.A. Journalism
- B.A. Media Studies
- B.A. Photography
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
- B.Sc. Animal Health
- B.Sc. Animal Science
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- B.Sc. Sports
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
About
History
In 1962, the Government of Western Australia earmarked an area of land in Bull Creek to be the site of a future, second state university. Integral to the planning of the creation of Western Australia's second university was the planning for the School of Veterinary Science, which was to be the first professional faculty of the new university.
Education
As a graduate of Murdoch University, we welcome you to the Murdoch Alumni family. Join a growing domestic and international community of over 70,000 Alumni.
With over 40 years as a leading educational institution, Murdoch University has a wealth of incredible graduates. From leaders in politics, business and research, to Alumni working for the environment or on the coalface of community development; our graduates are making a difference.
Research
Murdoch has always been a research-led University. Since its inception in 1973, Murdoch has encouraged academics and students to challenge conventional wisdom.We believe in engaging with global challenges and in the translation of new knowledge into practice. Murdoch finds inspiration through collaboration. Our research is focused on Health Futures, Food Security and Sustainable Development. We are proud to be a research-led University, committed to meeting global challenges through innovation and inspired thinking.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
401
2018
401
2017
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
591 -90
2018
501
2017
501
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
605 2
2017
607
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Be part of a vibrant community of more than 800 students at Murdoch University Village. The village features a wide range of secure apartments as well as recreational facilities, including a beach volleyball court, swimming pool, e-library and a student lounge.You can also join the unique Live, Learn and Grow residential life program which will help you adjust to campus life.The village is owned and operated by Campus Living Villages in close partnership with Murdoch University.
Student Life
Campus life
Our unique Perth campus features beautiful native bushland, specialised educational and recreational facilities and a range of essential support services.
Our Perth campus is set in a beautiful bush environment and covers over 227 hectares, making it one of the largest campuses in Australia.
Our campus is changing to strengthen our connections with our landscape, community and our core purpose of high quality teaching and research.
Sports facilities
Murdoch Sports manages all Sport and Recreation at Murdoch University including:
- University Sports Clubs
- University representative teams to compete at state, national and international level
- The National University Championships squads
- On campus student social sports competitions
- Inter-Faculty sports competition
- Staff social sports
- The annual Staff Games
- The on campus sports and recreation Centre
- The Zone fitness centre
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, StudyPortals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Murdoch experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I like the possibility of getting double major.
More practical studies will improve studying.
Will recommend!
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Curriculum could be more organised