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Murdoch University offers more than 200 courses grouped into 17 study areas, spanning agriculture, business, engineering, health, law, science, and the arts. Courses are delivered across four main levels: undergraduate (Bachelor's degrees), postgraduate, research degrees, and Honours. Prospective students can browse by study area or by course level, and international applicants have a dedicated entry point.
Study Areas
Murdoch groups its courses into the following study areas to help you find the path that suits you:
| Study Area | Typical Focus |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Science | Agriculture and food production sciences |
| Allied Health | Health-related professional practice |
| Business | Business and commerce |
| Creative Media and Communication | Media, communication, and creative practice |
| Criminology | Crime, justice, and related social study |
| Education | Teaching and education studies |
| Engineering and Energy | Engineering and energy systems |
| Environmental and Conservation Sciences | Environment and conservation |
| Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Humanities, arts, and social science |
| Indigenous Knowledges | Indigenous knowledge and studies |
| Information Technology | Computing and IT |
| Law | Legal studies |
| Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | Medical, molecular, and forensic science |
| Nursing | Nursing practice |
| Physical Sciences and Mathematics | Physical sciences and mathematics |
| Psychology | Psychology |
| Veterinary Science | Veterinary studies |
The full list of courses within each area is available through the university's course search.
Course Levels
Murdoch describes four course levels, each serving a different stage or purpose:
- Undergraduate — your first degree, also referred to as a Bachelor's degree, and the first qualification you can complete at university.
- Postgraduate — deepens your understanding of your undergraduate degree or helps you switch careers to a new area.
- Research — an advanced study program that gives you an opportunity to deeply explore a topic of your choice.
- Honours — an extension to your undergraduate degree, focusing on a research project.
There is also a separate International entry point for students joining Murdoch's global community.
How to Choose
Start with the study area that matches your subject interest, then check which course levels are offered in that area. If you are unsure, the course search lets you browse all courses or explore by study area first. Applicants ready to proceed can follow the university's "How to apply" guidance, and scholarship options are listed separately for those who want to check funding before applying.
One example task: if you want to move into nursing but already hold a degree in another field, look at the Nursing study area and compare its undergraduate and postgraduate offerings to see which entry point fits your background.