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MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY YOUR ON-CAMPUS PATHWAY TO MURDOCH UNIVERSITY MURDOCHINSTITUTE.WA.EDU.AU CONTENTS 4 Murdoch Institute of Technology 6 Murdoch University 8 Our Campus 10 Living in Perth WELCOME 12 Your Pathway to Success PROGRAMS 14 Murdoch University Preparation Course 16 Murdoch University Preparation Course Curriculum 18 Murdoch University Preparation Course Unit Descriptions 20 Diploma of Business At Murdoch Institute 22 Diploma of Communication & of Technology (MIT) we Media Studies 23 Diploma of Information & take pride in offering Communication Technology our students the very 25 Diploma Curriculum best guidance and 26 Diploma Unit Descriptions 28 General English support. Our dedicated Learning is a wonderful privilege Murdoch Institute of Technology and a highly rewarding endeavour will provide you with the academic 29 English for Academic Purposes team is here to help that will open new opportunities and foundations required for undergraduate you throughout your change your life for the better. studies at Murdoch University and LIFE AT MIT At Murdoch University you are supported alternative entry to a range of Murdoch 30 Student Life studies, to ensure University bachelor degrees. as you choose the best way for you 31 Our Location peace of mind and a to make your mark – to discover, Located on the Murdoch University 32 Accommodation learning experience challenge and solve. You will leave campus, the highly supportive and your studies with job-ready skills and structured yet academically challenging that is both successful benefit from a strategic, well-rounded environment at Murdoch Institute of IMPORTANT INFORMATION and relevant education – the result of Technology will give you every opportunity 35 Academic Calendar and enjoyable. high quality teaching, leading edge to thrive in your chosen course. 36 International Fees & research and strong industry links. With our support and your dedication, Entry Requirements Murdoch University is a place you will be well on your way to realising 38 Domestic Fees & where people from all over the your study and career goals. Entry Requirements world come together to make their mark and to make a difference. 39 Application Form We look forward to welcoming 41 Terms & Conditions you to Murdoch University.

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Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) FLEXIBLE provides domestic and international students STUDY OPTIONS with direct pathways to undergraduate study at Murdoch University. You will experience INDIVIDUAL university life within a highly supportive yet ATTENTION academically challenging learning environment.

STUDY ON CAMPUS UNIVERSITY SYLLABUS PREPARATION ACADEMIC SUPPORT PERSONAL SUPPORT PACKAGED Experience university life right from the MIT courses have been designed in ORIENTED LEARNING Study in a highly supportive, structured Caring and confidential advice is available ENROLMENTS start, with all lessons held at Murdoch collaboration with Murdoch University Lectures are supported by workshops, and academically challenging to you on matters such as coping with MIT together with Murdoch University University’s Perth campus. As the only academic staff and taken from the tutorials and seminars which involve environment. As a student you will have study pressures, sudden illness or offers packaged enrolments for college on campus, you will have access to current University syllabus to ensure group discussions. You will be assessed access to a range of support services personal concerns. Students may be international students to assist in a range of the University’s academic and the best possible preparation for through course work, group projects designed to help you to achieve your referred to qualified practitioners where meeting the University’s academic recreational facilities at an easy transition into either first and individual examinations, which will goals. Additional learning opportunities, appropriate. and English entry requirements. one of Australia’s largest campuses. or second year of undergraduate help you to adapt to the delivery and direction and assistance is provided We can also help you to understand what Successful international students study at Murdoch University. assessment methods you can expect through: is required from you as a student and are guaranteed direct entry into DIRECT ENTRY to experience at university. Importance §§ free Academic Skills workshops and provide you with guidance to ensure your Murdoch University without having to FLEXIBILITY AND CHOICE is also placed on your personal study free English Language workshops MIT experience is a successful one. reapply. Domestic students receive PATHWAYS techniques to encourage development §§ one to one academic support from MIT’s assistance from MIT staff with their Enjoy flexibility while you study. MIT Murdoch Institute of Technology offers of effective time management, dedicated Student Support Officer enrolment to Murdoch University. a variety of programs and pathways offers multiple start dates and course INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION research and note-taking skills. §§ guidance on program and unit selection from Year 11 or 12 (or the international lengths depending on your academic We’re proud of our experienced and §§ one to one consultation time with equivalent) to suit your individual level, availability and your selected qualified academics. You will benefit NATIONAL teachers when needed academic needs and career goals. degree you wish to study at Murdoch CULTURALLY DIVERSE immensely from the smaller class sizes ACCREDITATION University. With three intake dates per §§ advice on locating subject-specific Our MIT students come from culturally at MIT; an average class of 15 (maximum Our Diploma programs are nationally Pathways to further study exist from year (February, June and October) and tutors for private subject tutoring the Murdoch University Preparation and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of 25) students compared to a lecture hall accredited by the Tertiary Education multi-track (fast track / slow track options §§ access to MIT’s Student Learning Centre. with students enrolled from over 40 of hundreds means you will receive the Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Course into the first year and from available in the MUPC program) you can different countries, meaning you will individual attention and focused support and are Australian Qualification Diploma Courses into the second complete relevant courses in different have the opportunity to study with needed as you prepare to integrate into Framework (AQF) recognised. Our English year of your related undergraduate time frames to suit your needs, with the students from around the globe. your mainstream tertiary studies. language programs are endorsed by the degree at Murdoch University. option to choose from a wide variety of National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS). Bachelor degrees at Murdoch University.

4 5 $2.5 MILLION WHY MURDOCH HELP WITH WORTH OF UNIVERSITY? YOUR CAREER Studying at Murdoch University isn’t just Our Careers and Employment Centre about learning in your chosen field. You’ll can help with your CV, work experience AWARDED EACH YEAR explore new ways of thinking, discover placements and interview coaching different perspectives and make a by providing mentoring programs, an difference by applying cutting-edge theory extensive resource library and an online with real-world experiences to ensure job register. you’re ready for a successful career. We’re passionate about what we do and we’re here to help you gain the skills, knowledge OUR MURDOCH MURDOCH and life experience you need to achieve COMMUNITY MEDIAN #1 your goals. Making friends, exploring new interests EMPLOYMENT and having fun are all a huge part of your SALARY IN WA IN A There are many reasons why Murdoch NUMBER OF COURSES1 University is the perfect place for you. uni experience. At Murdoch you’ll have UNIVERSITY the chance to join our student clubs and Guild, be part of a range of uni events, Murdoch University is home to a community of WORLD-CLASS become a volunteer or spend your free over 23,000 students including 2,000 international FACILITIES time at our Sports and Recreation Centre. students from over 120 countries studying A Murdoch education means access to a ONE OF range of unique courses and real-world LEADING ACADEMICS AUSTRALIA’S facilities. Our state-of-the-art facilities together in Perth. The University brings together Our teaching staff have won awards, include an operating veterinary clinic, published books and achieved some cutting edge scholarship and real-world practice LARGEST nationally renowned engineering pilot CAMPUSES amazing accomplishments – but most plant, fully-equipped TV and radio studios, to provide you with the skills and knowledge (227 HECTARES) importantly they’re committed to helping practising chiropractic clinic, sports you learn. More than 73 per cent of needed for successful professional careers. science performance labs and our world- Murdoch staff hold a doctorate degree, so class law moot court. You’ll also have you can be supported by top academics 24 hour access to computer labs and our from around the globe, benefiting from Library Learning Common. their experience, knowledge and networks of contacts to help you launch your career. HIGHEST OVERALL INDUSTRY RELEVANT We work closely with industry, businesses, WIDE RANGE OF QUALITY the community and the government across COURSES OF a range of exciting projects and initiatives, RATING ANY providing you with opportunities to apply We have a variety of courses offering UNIVERSITY IN WA FOR your theory in a practical environment. undergraduate majors in Arts, Business, 2 Through work-integrated learning, Education, Engineering, Law, Nursing ENGINEERING practicum placements, hands-on projects and Science. Our flexible course and internship experiences, you will learn structure gives you the opportunity to exactly how to meet industry demands. combine different majors to maximise your qualifications, allowing you to create a unique degree for broader GLOBALLY CONNECTED career opportunities. Murdoch University's score for BY THE GOOD UNIS GUIDE FOR STUDENT-STAFF International outlook in the Times Higher WORLD-CLASS 2 Education's world University ranking for 2017 is within the top 60 in the world, RESEARCH RATIOS illustrating our culturally diverse staff and We are one of the leading research student community. With campuses in universities in Australia, with 87% of Perth, Singapore and Dubai, we proudly our research being assessed as world support more than 23,000 students from standard and higher. As a member of 120 different countries. the Innovative Research Universities group we collaborate with a number of distinguished Australian universities TOP to conduct research of national and international standing (ERA, 2016).

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3 MURDOCH UNIVERSITY VILLAGE 14 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES A WIDE RANGE OF FOOD AND Living on campus offers you the opportunity DRINK RETAILERS 15 VETERINARY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES to make the most of the MIT study experience with easy access to classes and the University 16 VETERINARY CLINICAL SCIENCES MULTI-FAITH WORSHIP CENTRE facilities available. 17 NURSING SIMULATION SUITES BANKING FACILITIES FOR BANKWEST, 4 SPORTS CENTRE 18 CLINIC PADDOCKS UNICREDIT AND ANZ The Sports and Recreation Centre provides facilities for basketball, volleyball, netball, 19 ANIMAL HOUSE PADDOCKS badminton, soccer and squash. A fully MURDOCH GUILD TAVERN COMPUTER ACCESS CAMPUS equipped gymnasium is also available. Computers in the Learning Common are Murdoch University’s Perth campus lies just 15km 5 SOCIAL SCIENCES available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. HEALTH CENTRE There are also a number of other computer south of Perth’s CBD. It covers 227 hectares, 6 AMENITIES BUILDING laboratories located on campus for student use. The Amenities Building is home to the making it one of Australia’s largest campuses. Student Guild, Kulbardi, the Chiropractic SECURITY ON CAMPUS Clinic and tutorial rooms. The Murdoch University Security Services team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 7 HEALTH RESEARCH CENTRE Services include patrols of the campus and escort services. Emergency telephone call PARKING MURDOCH SPORTS LIBRARY COMPUTER 8 LIBRARY points are situated across campus. INSTITUTE OF CENTRE ACCESS The Murdoch University library has a huge range TECHNOLOGY of books and journals (print and electronic), catalogues, articles, DVDs and more, with qualified library staff on duty providing help whenever needed.

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Consistently ranked as one of the top ten most livable cities in Perth combines its lively urban charm of bustling NIGHTLIFE the world, Perth is a youthful and diverse city with one third of shops, restaurants and bars with spectacular outdoor TH MOST its students from overseas. With 3000 hours of sunshine a year, spaces including King’s Park and the Botanic Gardens, SHOPPING LIVABLE more than any other Australian capital city, you’ll enjoy warm one of the worlds largest inner city parks and endless DIVING summers and short, mild winters. coastline of white sand beaches, meaning there is CITY 7IN 2 plenty to do when its time for a break from study. THEWORLD

Population COST OF LIVING . Typical budget for an Australian 2MILLION043 student living out of home in Perth: COST PER WEEK EXPENSE Rent* Direct flights to Perth from From $165 based on single room these major cities: Sydney (4.5 hours) From $80 Food Melbourne (4 hours) From $15 Public transport 1/3 Bali (3.5 hours) Perth students are 4 Bangkok (7 hours) From $10 Phone INTERNATIONAL Singapore (5.5 hours) From $5 Internet Perth Jakarta (4 hours) Sydney Kuala Lumpur (5.5 hours) From $80 Entertainment Hong Kong (8 hours) TOTAL Melbourne Guangzhou (8 hours) 1 Reference www.bom.gov.au Dubai (13.75 hours) From $355 ($18,460 annually) 2 Economist Intelligence Unit - Global Liveability Ranking 2016. 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016. 10 * www.studyperth.com.au/live-perth/living-expenses 4 studentcities.com.au YOUR PATHWAY TO Our academically challenging yet supportive environment inspires and empowers you to do your best. With entry options to suit every student entering from Australian Year 11 or 12 or the international equivalent, Murdoch Institute of Technology acts SUCCESS as the bridge to further tertiary study at Murdoch University.

POSTGRADUATE EAP 2 Students also need to satisfy EAP 2  IELTS 6.0-7.0 ▸ Year 11/12 or academic entry requirements international GENERAL ENGLISH FOR EAP 1 equivalent ▸ ACADEMIC YEAR 1 ENGLISH %+ Mature age ▸ 50 PURPOSES MURDOCH pass in UNDERGRADUATE Elementary  IELTS 5.5 ▸ all units** UNIVERSITY Most popular degrees and majors include: Animal Science, Biomedical Science, Business, Pre-intermediate Year 11/12 or Year 11/12 or international PREPARATION Chiropractic Science, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism Intermediate international equivalent ▸ equivalent ▸ COURSE Management, Law, Nursing, Strategic Communication and Psychology

Mature age ▸ YEAR 2 EAP 1 DIPLOMA 50%+ pass in UNDERGRADUATE YEAR 3+ all units Diploma of Business Bachelor of Business  IELTS 5.5 ▸ §§ Accounting §§ Human Resources CAREER §§ Banking Management Year 12 or Upon graduation you may choose to international §§ Business Law §§ International Business equivalent ▸ Diploma of Information follow one of the many career paths §§ Economics* §§ Management and Communication available to you. The list below provides ATAR 50+ ▸ Technology §§ Finance §§ Marketing an example of the employment industries §§ Hospitality and Tourism and graduate career sectors in which Mature age ▸ 50%+ Diploma of pass in Management you will be able to apply your new skills, Communication and all units confidence and knowledge. Media Studies Bachelor of Science §§ Accounting §§ Information § § § Business Information § Games Technology §§ Business Technology Systems §§ Internetworking and §§ Chiropractic §§ Law § § Computer Science Network Security* Science §§ Marketing §§ Cyber Forensics and §§ Mobile and Web §§ Communications §§ Media Information Security* Application Development %+ §§ Conservation §§ Production 50 §§ Games Software Design pass in §§ Digital Security §§ Public Relations all units and Production §§ Government §§ Retail Bachelor of Arts §§ International Aid §§ Hospitality §§ Tourism * Major requiring addtional units to be taken at §§ Tourism and Events* and Development Murdoch University. §§ Information ** Majors such as Law (78%) and Chiropractic Science Security (65%) require an increased average for progression. Bachelor of Communication §§ Global Media and §§ Journalism 13 Communication §§ Strategic Communication MURDOCH UNIVERSITY STUDY PLANNER MIT offers flexible study paths, with a number of multiple start dates and course lengths to choose from, depending on your academic level, availability and degree destination at Murdoch University. PREPARATION COURSE MUPC INTO MURDOCH UNIVERSITY SEMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTER 3 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 February June October February July The Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) prepares you MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MURDOCH UNIVERSITY for successful transition to degree-level study, providing a pathway MUPC 6 2 UNITS 2 UNITS 2 UNITS Option 1 to the first year of study of a bachelor degree at Murdoch University. YEAR 1 YEAR 1 3 UNITS 3 UNITS You can choose a program and intake according to your individual Option 2 needs, academic advancement and unique career aspirations. MUPC 4 2 UNITS 2 UNITS YEAR 1 YEAR 1

MUPC 3 3 UNITS YEAR 1 YEAR 1 WHY STUDY A MURDOCH UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSE? §§ Successful completion of the Murdoch University Preparation §§ Articulation available to all undergraduate degrees at MUPC INTO MURDOCH UNIVERSITY SEMESTER 2 Course (MUPC) will provide you with direct entry into first year Murdoch University, with the exception of a Bachelor of TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTER 3 TRIMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 of your chosen Bachelor degree at Murdoch University. Veterinary Science, which can be accessed through a June October February July § Bachelor of Animal Science. § You will receive individual guidance and support to achieve MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MURDOCH your personal and academic goals. §§ Options are available to fast track the MUPC and complete it in UNIVERSITY one trimester or take more time and complete over two or three §§ There are three MUPC programs to suit your individual MUPC 6 requirements and abilities. trimesters. 2 UNITS 2 UNITS 2 UNITS Option 1 §§ Experience life on campus while studying at Murdoch §§ Flexibility to begin your studies at any one of the three different YEAR 1 University’s South Street campus. intake dates every year (February, June and October). 3 UNITS 3 UNITS Option 2

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MUPC 3 3 UNITS YEAR 1 PROGRAM OPTIONS PROGRAM OVERVIEW Murdoch Institute of Technology offers three Murdoch University You will study up to six units, depending on the necessary Preparation Course options. The appropriate program for you will MUPC and their chosen bachelor degree at Murdoch University. depend on your academic qualifications, English proficiency and Please refer to page 16 for further information and unit STRUCTURE preferred Bachelor’s degree at Murdoch University. recommendations. You will study a number of core and elective units, aligned with your selected MUPC, to the required standard in order to progress to your chosen degree at Murdoch University (as illustrated below). MUPC 6 MUPC 4 MUPC 3 MURDOCH UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSE 6 (MUPC 6) Program length 2-3 trimesters 2 trimesters 1 trimester The MUPC 6 program includes six units, which may be completed (15 weeks per (15 weeks per (15 weeks per over two or three trimesters. This course is for students who have trimester) trimester) trimester) successfully completed Year 11 or the international equivalent Intake dates 2018 Feb 19, Jun 18, Oct 15 MUPC 6 MUPC 4 MUPC 3 and meet the necessary English entry requirements. 2019 Feb 18, Jun 17, Oct 14 6 Units 4 Units 3 Units English entry IELTS 5.5 overall (no band less than 5.0), or 2 core units 2 core units 1 core unit MURDOCH UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSE 4 (MUPC 4) requirements equivalent. +4 elective units +2 elective units +2 elective units The MUPC 4 program is comprised of four units, which may Academic entry Australian Year 11 or equivalent (See academic entry be completed over two trimesters. It is for students who have requirements requirements on page 36-38) finished Year 12, with no ATAR subjects. Tutorial size Average 15, maximum 25 Study load 9 hours per unit per week plus workshops MURDOCH UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSE 3 (MUPC 3) Minimum age 16 years The MUPC 3 program is an accelerated course made up of three PATHWAY MURDOCH INSTITUTE MURDOCH UNIVERSITY units, which may be completed over one trimester. It is for students OF TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE who have successfully completed Year 12 or the international Successful completion of the MURDOCH UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE Murdoch University Preparation YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3+ equivalent and meet the necessary English entry requirements. PREPARATION COURSE Course allows you to progress CAREER into the first year of your selected undergraduate degree at Murdoch University. DIPLOMA

14 15 MURDOCH UNIVERSITY MURDOCH UNIVERSITY MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING PREPARATION COURSE CURRICULUM Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering 4 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Language for Study, Mathematics and Statistics II†, (Honours) Information Technology I, Chemistry†, Physics† Electrical Power Engineering (Honours) 4 Mathematics and Statistics I You will study a number of units, determined by your chosen course. MIT staff can provide guidance on the appropriate units for Environmental Engineering (Honours) 4 your individual study goals and degree destinations or you may choose to select your own subject stream of interest. Industrial Computer Systems 4 Engineering (Honours) Instrumentation and Control Engineering 4 MURDOCH UNIVERSITY MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Honours) Recommended Units (core and electives) Renewable Energy Engineering 4 Bachelors Degree Required progression (Honours) (First year entry) Years Intakes Score from MUPC Intakes Core Units Elective Units LAWS ARTS Laws (LLB) (Honours) 4 Feb, Jul 78% + Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Introductory Law History 3 Feb 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Language for Study, Marketing, Management, Laws + Arts (Combined) 5 Information Technology I, Philosophy 3 Information Technology I Economics, Introductory Law, Communications II Language for Study Indonesian 3 Feb 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Language for Study, Communications II Laws + Business (Combined) 5 Feb, Jul 78% Communications I, See Recommended Units associated with specific Information Technology I, Behaviour destinations. Japanese 3 Laws + Criminology (Combined) 5 Language for Study, Theatre and Drama 3 Mathematics and Statistics I English and Creative Writing 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Language for Study, Marketing, Management, NURSING* Introductory Law, Communications II Nursing 3 Feb 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Language for Study, Chemistry, Global Politics and Policy 3 Language for Study, Management, Economics, Information Technology I, Human Biology Introductory Law, Communications II Mathematics and Statistics I Psychology 3 Language for Study, Human Biology, Communications II SCIENCE † Sociology 3 Language for Study, Management, Economics, Animal Health 3 Feb 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Language for Study, Mathematics and Statistics II , † † Introductory Law, Communications II Animal Science 3 Information Technology I, Chemistry , Physics , Human Biology Mathematics and Statistics I Tourism and Events 3 Language for Study, Marketing, Management, Biological Sciences 3 Feb, Jul Communications II Biomedical Science 3 International Aid and Development 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Language for Study, Accounting, Marketing, Chiropractic Science + 5 Feb 65% Information Technology I, Management, Economics, Introductory Law, Clinical Chiropractic Mathematics and Statistics I Communications II Molecular Biology 3 Feb, Jul 50% Community Development 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Marketing, Management, Economics, Introductory Chemistry 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Language for Study, Mathematics and Statistics II†, Law, Communications II † † Engineering Technology 3 Feb Chemistry , Physics Security, Terrorism and 3 Management, Economics, Introductory Law, Mineral Science 3 Counterterrorism Studies Communications II Physics and Nanotechnology 3 Sustainable Development 3 Management, Economics, Introductory Law, Communications II Business Information Systems 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Language for Study, Mathematics and Statistics II† BUSINESS Computer Science 3 Accounting 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Language for Study, Accounting, Marketing, Cyber Forensics and Information Security 3 Banking 3 Information Technology I, Management, Economics, Introductory Law Games Software Design and Production 3 Mathematics and Statistics I Business Law 3 Games Technology 3 Economics 3 Internetworking and Network Security 3 Mobile and Web Application 3 Finance 3 Development International Business 3 Clinical Laboratory Science 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Language for Study, Mathematics and Statistics II†, Management 3 † Crop and Pasture Science 3 Chemistry , Human Biology Marketing 3 Environmental Management and 3 Hospitality and Tourism Management 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Language for Study, Accounting, Marketing, Sustainability Information Technology I, Management, Economics, Introductory Law, Environmental Science 3 Human Resources Management 3 Mathematics and Statistics I Communications II Laboratory Medicine 1^ CREATIVE MEDIA Marine Biology 3 Feb Games Art and Design 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Language for Study, Accounting, Marketing, Marine Science 3 Feb, Jul Information Technology I, Management, Economics, Introductory Law, † Mathematics and Statistics I Communications II Conservation and Wildlife Biology 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Language for Study, Chemistry , Human Biology † † Graphic Design 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Language for Study, Communications II Forensic Biology and Toxicology 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Language for Study, Chemistry , Physics , Human Biology Sound 3 Sport and Excercise Science 3 Feb Photography 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Language for Study, Communications II Sport and Health Science 3 Feb, Jul † Screen Production 3 Information Technology I Mathematics and Statistics 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Mathematics and Statistics II Psychology 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, CRIMINOLOGY Information Technology Crime Science 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Language for Study, Human Biology, I, Language for Study, Criminal Behaviour 3 Information Technology I, Communications II, Introductory to Law Human Biology, Mathematics and Statistics I Legal Studies 3 Communications II COMMUNICATION Veterinary Science 5 Feb Transfer available from Animal Science based on academic results and other selection criteria. Strategic Communication 3 Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications I, Language for Study, Marketing, Management, * International students need to meet specific English requirements for these majors. Journalism 3 Information Technology I Economics, Introductory Law, Communications II † Students who receive 50% or above in Mathematics and Statistics II, Chemistry and Physics may be eligible for preclusion from some first year units at Murdoch University. Global Media and Communication 3 ^ After completing the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science plus a second major in Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology or Forensic Biology and Toxicology. Mathematics and Statistics I is a prerequisite for some degree destinations and must precede Mathematics and Statistics II. Please contact MIT for more information. EDUCATION* Please note that some elective units may not be offered every trimester. Recommended subjects will vary by degree destination. Early Childhood and Primary Teaching 4 Feb 50% Feb, Jun, Oct Communications 1, Unit selection is dependent on teaching Primary Teaching 4 Information Technology 1, specialisation. Please consult MIT staff. Mathematics and Statistics I Primary, 1-10 Health and Physical 4 Education Secondary Teaching + Arts 5 Secondary Teaching + Science 5

16 17 MURDOCH UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSE Jieye (Geri) Liu UNIT DESCRIPTIONS China MUPC pathway to B. Science in Animal Science Each unit of study builds concepts from an introductory level through to University entrance level, bridging gaps in subject knowledge and learning techniques. Studying at MIT has given Introductory Law PLAW1 me the skills and confidence CORE UNITS ELECTIVE UNITS Legal obligations, risks and to complete my assignments Communications I PCOM1 Accounting PACF1 responsibilities facing both employers Oral and written skills required to Understand the financial operations and employees in a range of fields and write well academically. communicate effectively in further of different forms of business and industries. It will also address studies. Includes researching, organisations and non-trading some of the personal rights and Murdoch has a reputation as analysing, organising and presenting enterprises. Develop skills and responsibilities, from a legal perspective, one of the best Vet schools of individuals in Australia. information using the most efficient knowledge in processing financial data, in Australia, with the degree communication processes. producing and analysing reports. Language for Study PLAN1 Information Technology I PICT1 Chemistry PCHM1 This unit is designed to give students recognised internationally, Develop competencies which will Physical and chemical properties increased ability and confidence and there is even an animal give the flexibility to explore and of substances, the nature of matter in the English language skills use software packages to meet and a study of chemical reactions required for University study. farm on campus. When I study and career demands. and processes. Overview of Management PMAM1 graduate, I plan to work in a chemical science and its impact on Mathematics and Statistics I PMAS1 Roles of management within various society and the environment. Includes the foundations of algebra, types of businesses in Australia and small practice or a pet clinic calculus and statistics (basic level Communications II PCOM2 the wider trading community. Provides as a Veterinary Scientist.” mathematical skills). Prerequisite for the An analysis of media communication an overview of the influencing factors Mathematics and Statistics II Elective. including construction and meaning in to be considered by managers. language systems and complex media Marketing PMAR1 technologies; an awareness of the Roles of marketing within various types political, social, economic, historical and of businesses in Australia and the wider technological implications of the media. trading community. Provides an overview Economics PECO1 of the marketing mix and the influencing The economic framework in which factors to be considered by marketers. societies operate. Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics II PMAS2 the concepts of Market Forms, the Builds on the algebra and statistics application of economic principles components of mathematics and to manufacturing firms and an statistics I, and introduces vector introduction to broad macroeconomic geometry and trigonometry. Provides concepts and their applications. sound preparation for students Human Biology PHBT1 intending to pursue tertiary studies. Biological evolution of humans, the Physics PPHY1 human life cycle, the structure, processes Matter and energy and their interactions and function of the human body including – includes basic principles of physics and cellular respiration, synthesis and growth. their applications to the technologies on which modern society depends. Involves practical investigations, tasks incorporating logical and analytical thinking and the communication of scientific information and ideas.

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Marvelous DIPLOMA OF Chatikobo Zimbabwe Diploma of Business BUSINESS pathway to B. Business (Accounting) / B. Laws Designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to the business world, THE FACTS Program length 2-3 trimesters this diploma program provides a direct (15 weeks per trimester) MIT is the ideal pathway into the second year of a range Unit options Please refer to the of Murdoch University degrees. curriculum on page 25 environment for a Hours of tuition 4 hours per unit per week smooth transition into The Diploma of Business is designed for The Diploma of Business incorporates Entry requirements See pages 36-38 for more information university with all the those of you interested in a Bachelor of the study of business as a process, Business at Murdoch University, with a its organisational context and the Tutorial size Average 15, support and guidance choice of major in the following: environment in which it operates. You maximum 25 necessary for success. will develop the basic knowledge and §§ Accounting Minimum age 17 years I learnt a lot and §§ Banking skills to enable you to work successfully in a variety of business settings across Intake dates 2018 Feb 19, Jun 18, Oct 15 §§ Business Law really improved my a wide range of business functions. 2019 Feb 18, Jun 17, Oct 14 §§ Economics* Individual guidance on unit selection ** Eligible domestic students who satisfy citizenship interpersonal skills, §§ Finance and residency requirements may apply for FEE-HELP. will ensure your completed MIT diploma §§ Hospitality and Tourism Management Go to www.studyassist.gov.au for more information. critical thinking and meets the core unit requirements of your § § Human Resources Management intended major(s) at Murdoch University. academic writing skills.” §§ International Business §§ Management §§ Marketing * Majors requiring additional units to be taken at Murdoch University.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES STRUCTURE §§ Financial Representative These are just an example of the many §§ Marketing Manager different careers that might be available §§ Supply Chain Analyst to students who graduate from a related §§ Hotel Manager degree at Murdoch University. 8 Units §§ Economist 6 core units §§ Accountant +2 elective units

PATHWAY MURDOCH INSTITUTE MURDOCH UNIVERSITY Successful completion of the OF TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE Diploma of Business allows you POSTGRADUATE CAREER to progress into the second year DIPLOMA YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3+ of your selected undergraduate degree at Murdoch University.

20 Study now and pay later Study now and pay later FEE-HELP** available! FEE-HELP** available! DIPLOMA OF DIPLOMA OF COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION & MEDIA STUDIES COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Develop an understanding of how information Ideal for those wishing to pursue a career in THE FACTS THE FACTS technology is embedded in society and explore Program length 2-3 trimesters film, journalism or public relations, this diploma Program length 2-3 trimesters (15 weeks per trimester) (15 weeks per trimester) its wide-ranging role both in its physical provides a solid understanding of the theoretical Unit options Please refer to the Unit options Please refer to the form and as a communication process. curriculum on page 25 and practical elements of communication. curriculum on page 25 Hours of tuition 4 hours per unit per week Hours of tuition 4 hours per unit per week The Diploma of Information and This Diploma provides an introduction to Entry requirements See pages 36-38 for more The Diploma of Communication and Media This Diploma will develop your Entry requirements See pages 36-38 for more Communication Technology is designed computer software, hardware, processes, information. Studies is designed for those of you understanding of the basics of information. for those of you interested in studying a information systems and programming Tutorial size Average 15, interested in studying a Bachelor of Arts at communication, and the many social Bachelor of Science at Murdoch University, languages as they are being used today Tutorial size Average 15, maximum 25 Murdoch University, with a choice of major impacts it has. Upon successful maximum 25 with a choice of major in the following: and developed for the future. The skills Minimum age 17 years in the following: completion of this Diploma program §§ Business Information Systems and knowledge gained throughout you will qualify for direct entry into Minimum age 17 years §§ Global Media and Communication §§ Computer Science the diploma can be applied in a huge Intake dates 2018 Feb 19, Jun 18, Oct 15 the second year of a range of Murdoch variety of sectors providing support, §§ Graphic Design* Intake dates 2018 Feb 19, Jun 18, Oct 15 §§ Cyber Forensics and Information 2019 Feb 18, Jun 17, Oct 14 University Bachelor of Arts degrees. Feb 18, Jun 17, Oct 14 direction and inspiration to both small §§ Journalism 2019 Security* and large organisations. Upon successful ** Eligible domestic students who satisfy citizenship §§ Screen Production* ** Eligible domestic students who satisfy citizenship §§ Games Software Design and Production and residency requirements may apply for FEE-HELP. completion of this diploma program you Go to www.studyassist.gov.au for more information. §§ Strategic Communication* and residency requirements may apply for FEE-HELP. Go to www.studyassist.gov.au for more information. §§ Games Technology will qualify for direct entry into the second §§ Tourism and Events* §§ Internetworking and Network Security* year of a range of Murdoch University * Majors requiring additional units to be taken at Murdoch University. §§ Mobile and Web Application Bachelor of Science degrees. Development * Majors requiring additional units to be taken at Murdoch University.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES STRUCTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES STRUCTURE §§ Fundrasier or Event Manager These are just an example of the many §§ Business Analyst These are just an example of the many §§ Advertising Account Manager different careers that might be available §§ Systems or Security Analyst different careers that might be available to students who graduate from a related §§ Public Relations Consultant to students who graduate from a related §§ IT Security Manager degree at Murdoch University. §§ TV or Radio Program Manager degree at Murdoch University. §§ Game Programmer 8 Units 8 Units §§ Web Designer §§ Media Planner or Buyer 6 core units 6 core units §§ Corporate Communications Manager +2 elective units +2 elective units

PATHWAY PATHWAY MURDOCH INSTITUTE MURDOCH UNIVERSITY MURDOCH UNIVERSITY MURDOCH INSTITUTE Successful completion of the OF TECHNOLOGY Successful completion of the Diploma OF TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE Diploma of Information and of Communication and Media Studies POSTGRADUATE CAREER POSTGRADUATE CAREER Communication Technology allows DIPLOMA YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3+ allows you to progress into the second DIPLOMA YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3+ you to progress into the second year of your selected undergraduate year of your selected undergraduate degree at Murdoch University. degree at Murdoch University.

22 23 STUDY PATHWAY DIPLOMA CURRICULUM There are a number of flexible pathways to study at Murdoch University, with multiple start dates and course lengths to choose from based on your availability and prior learning. You will study and pass eight units over two or three trimesters. Successful completion of the required units will ensure you receive a recognised diploma qualification as well as direct entry into the second year of your selected degree at Murdoch University. TRIMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTER 3 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 February: 15 weeks June: 15 weeks October: 15 weeks February July MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MURDOCH UNIVERSITY MURDOCH UNIVERSITY MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Required Recommended Units (core and electives) OPTION 1 3 UNITS 3 UNITS 2 UNITS YEAR 2 YEAR 2 progression Score Bachelors Degree (Second year entry)† Intakes from Diploma Intakes Core Units Elective Units

OPTION 2 4 UNITS 4 UNITS YEAR 2 YEAR 2 ARTS English and Creative Writing* Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Academic Learning Skills, Introduction to Media, Contemporary History* Jun, Oct Introduction to Communication, Culture OPTION 3 Introduction to Digital 3 UNITS 3 UNITS 2 UNITS YEAR 2 * Philosophy Media Skills, Introduction to Sociology* Journalism, Introduction to OPTION 4 4 UNITS 4 UNITS YEAR 2 Sustainable Development* Public Relations, Ideas and Identity Theatre and Drama* Tourism and Events* International Aid and Development* Global Politics and Policy* Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies*

CREATIVE MEDIA Graphic Design* Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Academic Learning Skills, Introduction to Media, Contemporary Jun, Oct Introduction to Communication, Culture Introduction to Digital Screen Production* Media Skills, Introduction to Journalism, Introduction to Public Relations, Ideas and Identity COMMUNICATION Global Media and Communication Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Academic Learning Skills, Introduction to Media, Contemporary Journalism Jun, Oct Introduction to Communication, Culture Introduction to Digital * Strategic Communication Media Skills, Introduction to Journalism, Introduction to Public Relations, Ideas and Identity BUSINESS Aoi Accounting Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Academic Skills for Business, Foundations of Business Law Business Law Jun, Oct Foundations of Accounting, Foundations of Economics, Furuya Finance Foundations of Management Human Resources Management and Governance, Foundations Mathematics for Business, Japan Management Transforming Business Banking Feb, Jul 50% Feb, MUPC 6 pathway to Economics* Jun, Oct B Sc. Chiropractic Hospitality and Tourism Management Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Foundations of Business Law, Jun, Oct Introduction to Tourism Systems International Business Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Foundations of Marketing, Jun, Oct Understanding International Politics Marketing Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Foundations of Marketing Jun, Oct SCIENCE I chose MIT as I wanted Business Information Systems Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Academic Skills for Business, Introduction to Information Systems Jun, Oct Foundations of Programming, to enroll in B Sc. Computer Science Feb, Jul 50% Feb, Foundations of Discrete Jun, Oct Mathematics, Foundations Chiropractic at Murdoch Cyber Forensics and Information Security* of Data Communications, Games Software Design and Production Foundations of Computer University. When I Systems, Principals of Computer Games Technology Science complete my course, I Internetworking and Network Security* Mobile and Web Application Development will get an international † With successful completion of all subjects. licence of Chiropractic, * One or two additional units are required to complete first year. In most situations, these may be taken as general electives in second year, which will not require additional time to complete the degree. so I will be able to work anywhere in the world.”

25 For more information on unit descriptions please visit handbook.murdoch.edu.au/units

selected themes, such as violence or the Principles of Computer Science ICT167 students to the marketing organisation DIPLOMA relationship between the individual and This unit is designed to develop the skills and planning process, marketing research the community, students are introduced of problem-solving and program design and information gathering methods and to the ideas and approaches central to the using an Object Oriented programming some of the analysis tools marketers use. arts, social sciences and humanities, and language. Major topics: algorithm design; Introduction to Information are invited to reflect on competing moral UNIT DESCRIPTIONS procedural abstractions; the use of Systems2 ICT158 and social arguments. Writing and critical libraries as collection of black-box code This unit provides a broad introductory thinking skills are a core focus of the unit. modules; the concepts of pre- and post- understanding of information systems, Units studied in the Diploma Programs are the same units Introduction to Communication CMS100 conditions; strings, arrays, introduction viewed from organisational and societal This unit introduces students to the to object-oriented concepts including contexts, and provides students with a studied by first year students at Murdoch University, preparing fundamental principles of communication. data abstraction, encapsulation, classes balance of technical and organisational and object references, inheritance; you for an easy transition into second year of University. The unit covers perception and identity perspectives to serve as the basis in communication, as well as the fields introduction to recursion; streams and file for further study in the discipline. It of mass communication, professional, input and output; the definition and use of introduces business environments and intercultural and cross-cultural common classes – lists, stack and queues. explores how technology is integrated into it introduces students to concepts linear transformations of the plane, communication. It also familiarises Transforming Business BBS150 business, government and community CORE UNITS and practices necessary for a basic propositional and predicate logic, students with the main approaches and The relationship between business and systems. It also provides an introduction Academic Learning Skills BAR100 understanding of business reports. mathematical induction, Boolean key concepts in Communication Studies. the wider community continues to change to decision making and systems theory, The topics addressed in financial algebra and logic networks. and considers the role of IT professionals This unit is for students enrolled in a Introduction to Digital Media Skills IDD129 in new and significant ways. This unit accounting include the accounting in solving organisational problems. BA degree. It will help you make the Foundations of Economics BUS171 This unit introduces fundamental allows students to understand the purpose equation, cash vs accrual accounting, transition to university culture and This unit provides a valuable foundation of digital media production concepts and and nature of business activity and the Introduction to Media Studies CMS101 Australian Accounting Standards, introduce you to the range of lifelong how economies operate, how businesses processes, providing students with basic factors that influence and constrain This unit introduces students to and financial statement analysis. learning skills beneficial for university and individuals use economics in their skills in designing, capturing, editing business behaviour and decisions, as foundational concepts and theories and beyond. These include organisational Foundations of Computer Systems ICT170 decision making, and why governments and publishing a range of media for the well as the commonalities and differences relevant to the study of media. Media as well as thinking, problem-solving and This unit introduces students to the implement certain economic policies. web. It also explores the theoretical across various regions and countries. is understood as a global discourse communication skills. It will develop fundamentals of computer systems and These include policies on employment, consequences of digital production that is traditional and contemporary, interpersonal skills that encourage you how they underpin IT infrastructures inflation, the environment, interest processes providing students with an incorporating historical and new to question, listen and act ethically; supporting enterprise processes. rates and the welfare of society. The understanding of the methods and ELECTIVES perspectives. We explore the role media tolerate ambiguity, embrace openness, Topics include digital logic, memory, unit also covers international issues issues of digital communication. Contemporary Culture CMS102 plays in shaping institutions, identities curiosity and intellectual risk-taking. storage, processing paradigms, including international trade, foreign and legal and ethical positions. Introduction to Journalism JOU104 This unit introduces students to operating systems, programming debt and the global economy. Academic Skills for Business BBS100 This unit discusses the professional foundational concepts, theories and Introduction to Tourism Systems3 TOU101 languages, systems development, This unit provides a range of generic Foundations of Management role of journalists and introduces approaches to the study of culture. This unit outlines the structure of the deployment and professional ethics. learning skills specifically for Bachelor and Governance BUS176 students to the skills of news gathering It is premised on understanding the tourism system and the multiplicity Students will acquire an understanding of Business students. It aims to This unit offers an introduction to and reporting. Students will also be relationship between power, identity and of sectors and industries within those of a computer system’s functional equip students with competency the discipline of management and introduced to a range of issues that the role of the media in the production systems, with a focus on events. Students components, their characteristics, in communication skills in literacy, governance. Workshops emphasise have a bearing on the professional and dissemination of culture. We are introduced to models of tourism, performance, interactions and use in IT. numeracy, and information technology generic skill development for report practice of journalism, including media consider how culture and knowledge the global and regional dimensions of in the context of Business Studies, Foundations of Data research, writing, group work and law, ethics and the culture of news. are produced, communicated, mediated tourism and event developments. Tourism including summarising academic papers, Communications ICT169 techniques that improve individual and how they construct ‘self-hood’. for sustainable development, policy Introduction to Public Relations PRO107 essay writing, cogent argumentation, This unit provides an introduction to skill acquisition. Topics include We also discuss cultural expression in and planning for tourism and events This unit introduces the practice and referencing and information evaluation. data communications. The architectures business ethics, governance, everyday life and popular culture. is also an important topic covered. theory of public relations, including its of TCP/IP and OSI models are studied the contemporary workplace and Foundations of Business Law BSL165 Foundational Mathematics history in Australia and internationally, Understanding International and students completing the unit will be cross-cultural management. for Business BUS130 and the development of communication This unit introduces students to the Politics4 POL161 conversant with the devices, technology This unit aims to show students how Foundations of Programming ICT159 strategies and tactics for publics. It Australian legal system, its operation This unit aims to produce a critical and language of data-communications. quantitative analysis facilitates personal This unit introduces key aspects of allows students to begin to develop and development, and to the principles understanding of global affairs. This Practical exercises with switches and and corporate financial decisions by computer programming including an understanding of ethical issues, of law applicable to core areas of unit’s major assumption is that what routers will place the theory in context. focusing on financial mathematics to data storage and manipulation, and professional values, campaign business, such as contract law, tort we see as comprising ‘international The unit covers significant portions of value debt and equity securities. The unit problem solving using a high-level planning and writing techniques in law and agency law. Students studying politics’ is not determined exclusively the Cisco CCNA Certification curriculum. introduces techniques used to collect, programming language. Topics include: the field of public relations as a global Business will usually find this unit an by what is out there, but also by calculate, and interpret information Foundations of Discrete algorithms and problem-solving; testing communications management profession. essential prerequisite to further studies. something in our own heads. It examines used as the basis for pricing mortgage Mathematics MAS162 methodologies; fundamental aspects of Foundations of Marketing1 BUS183 various theoretical approaches and loans, evaluating superannuation In this unit, students will learn to use a programming language including data This unit provides an appreciation explores issues such as globalisation, performance and quantifying and the prominent mathematical computer types, input/output, simple selection of how marketing creates value for development, environmentalism, selecting investment alternatives. package MATLAB to perform basic and iteration control structures, data business, society and customers. As the and the global economy. Foundations of Accounting BUS170 mathematical procedures and to structures, and one-dimensional arrays. foundational Marketing unit, it introduces solve problems in the general area of This unit provides an introduction Ideas and Identity BAR150 discrete mathematics. Topics include: and broad overview of fundamental This unit explores the power of ideas recurrence relations, solving equations Some degree destinations will require you to take certain electives to complete your required year one course load, these include: financial and management accounting to change the world, focusing on their graphically and iteratively, computer 1. Foundations of Marketing must be undertaken for students who intend to enter year two Bachelor of Business in Marketing or International Business. concepts. The unit is suitable for anyone birth, transmission, evolution, and 2. Introduction to Information Systems must be undertaken for students who intend to enter year two Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems. arithmetic, basics of counting and undertaking a commerce degree as global impacts. Through the study of 3. Introduction to Tourism Systems must be undertaken for students who intend to enter year two Bachelor of Business in Hospitality and Tourism Management or Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Events. discrete probability, matrices and 4. Understanding International Politics must be undertaken for students who intend to enter year two Bachelor of Business in International Business of Bachelor of Arts in Global Politics and Policy, International Aid and Development and Security, or Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies. 26 27 GENERAL ENGLISH FOR ENGLISH ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Our General English (GE) program is ideal THE FACTS Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) THE FACTS for those who would like to improve their Program length 5+ weeks programs help you to learn to communicate Program 10 weeks Shorter by request. length English language skills on a vibrant university Allow 10 weeks per level. with confidence, while improving vital study Hours of 23 hours per week campus that offers excellent facilities to Hours of tuition 23 hours per week skills essential for success in an English- tuition complement your language learning. Levels† Elementary speaking academic environment. Pathway entry requirements Pre-intermediate EAP 1 MUPC IELTS 5.0 Intermediate Diploma IELTS 5.0 MIT’s experienced team of teachers focus include excursions to places of interest † Your current level and desired study §§ Writing: learning how to write Higher level classes run on demand EAP 2 Murdoch University Undergraduate on improving your accuracy, fluency and as well as opportunities to engage in pathway will determine which program paragraphs, essays, reports, IELTS 5.5 - IELTS 6.5 depending on confidence in reading, writing, listening, computer aided learning in the University Class size Average 15 you will complete. The EAP syllabus and summaries, analyses of numerical data the program and speaking. computer labs. Minimum age 16 years course dates have been designed to and case studies, plus researching Murdoch University Postgraduate allow a smooth transition from English to and referencing techniques. IELTS 5.5 - IELTS 6.5 depending on This program is carefully structured and We recommend you to complete our free the program Intake dates 2018 Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 19, your tertiary study. Students following a accessible at every level, incorporating all placement test to assess your level of Apr 23, May 28, Jul 2, Aug 6, The materials used and tasks set are pathway to MUPC or Diploma will complete Further information language aspects such as grammar and English prior to commencing your course, Sep 10, Oct 15, Nov 19 designed to challenge you to draw on available online EAP 1 while students preparing for vocabulary development with a focus on allowing us to recommend a suitable study 2019 Jan 7, Feb 11, Mar 18, your future direction of study or past Apr 22, May 27, Jul 1, Aug 5, University entry will complete EAP 2. Class size Average 15 improving language skills using a variety pathway. Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 18 career experience in selecting topics for of materials including course books, Generally, it takes 10 weeks to complete a Within the 4 main skills areas, you can assessments. Minimum age 16 years newspapers and audio-visual resources. Pathway Students must successfully expect to develop the following: level, with assessments every 5 weeks for complete General English to Emphasis is on adult learning and Intake dates Activities outside of the class room individual feedback on your performance. an intermediate level to enter §§ Speaking: giving presentations, teaching methodologies such as EAP 1 Mar 19, Jul 23, Nov 19 English for Academic Purposes participating in seminars and 2018 collaborative learning, structured self- 2019 Mar 18, Jul 1, Nov 18 tutorials, working in groups study and student-teacher dialogue, §§ Listening: listening to lectures, similar to what you will experience at EAP 2 2018 Apr 23, Nov 19 PATHWAY note-taking techniques, and university, making these programs ideal 2019 Apr 22, Nov 18 listening skills practice whether you are studying for personal, Pathway Achieve EAP 60%+ and upon MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MURDOCH UNIVERSITY §§ Reading: developing essential professional or career development satisfying any university UNDERGRADUATE strategies such as skimming, scanning reasons. prerequisites, progress to MUPC undergraduate or postgraduate and understanding assignment GENERAL ENGLISH ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC studies at Murdoch University PURPOSES YEAR 1 YEAR 2 questions, coping with extended Elementary Intermediate DIPLOMA * Required EAP entry level will depend on packaged Pre-intermediate reading and reading practice MIT or University program. Packaged students must satisfy the minimum language entry level to articulate into their chosen MIT or University program. RECOMMENDED STUDY DURATION ENGLISH LEVEL RECOMMENDED GE / EAP DURATION PATHWAY IELTS MUPC 6 DIPLOMA COURSES REQUIRING 6.0 COURSES REQUIRING 6.5 IELTS 4.0 (two bands of 3.5 and one band of 4.0) or equivalent 35 weeks 35 weeks 45 weeks Not available MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MURDOCH UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE IELTS 4.0 (three bands of 4.0 or higher) or equivalent 30 weeks 30 weeks 40 weeks 50 weeks MUPC IELTS 4.5 (two bands of 4.0 and one band of 4.5) or equivalent 25 weeks 25 weeks 35 weeks 45 weeks ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES 1 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 IELTS 4.5 (three bands of 4.5 or higher) or equivalent 20 weeks 20 weeks 30 weeks 40 weeks DIPLOMA IETLS 5.0 (no more than one band of 4.5) or equivalent 15 weeks 15 weeks 25 weeks 35 weeks IELTS 5.0 (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent 10 weeks 10 weeks 20 weeks 30 weeks IELTS 5.5 (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent Not required 10 weeks 15 weeks 25 weeks MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF MURDOCH UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY IELTS 5.5 (Reading OR Writing 5.5 or above) or equivalent Not required 10 weeks 10 weeks 20 weeks UNDER- POST- GRADUATE GRADUATE IELTS 5.5 (Reading AND Writing 5.5 or above) or equivalent Not required Not required 10 weeks 15 weeks ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC (Listening AND Speaking 5.0 or above) or equivalent PURPOSES 2 YEAR 1 YEAR 1 IELTS 6.0 (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent Not required Not required 10 weeks 10 weeks IELTS 6.0 (all bands 6.0 or above) or equivalent Not required Not required Not required 10 weeks

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PERTH STUDENT LIFE CBD PERTH AIRPORT mins to MIT MIT offers a number of services and activities to encourage KM you to get involved and excel in your studies, ensuring a Kings Park smooth transition to study at Murdoch University.

MINS ORIENTATION STUDENT COUNCIL PERTH CBD TO

Held at the start of each trimester, orientation allows you to The Student Council offers you the opportunity to develop Cottlesloe KM MURDOCH STATION meet students and staff, tour and familiarise yourself with the leadership, networking, and language skills while actively campus and learn everything you need to know to prepare taking on the responsibility of organising social events, student for study at MIT. Join in fun activities and make friends with representation and improving student life on campus. Swan River students from around the globe before your studies commence. SCHOLARSHIPS PASTORAL CARE A number of scholarships are available for the first year Garden City If you are under the age of 18, Australian law considers you of study at Murdoch University for students who excel in Shopping to be a minor and as such MIT takes a special interest in your academic studies at MIT. More information on available welfare and development. Additional support and services are scholarships, how to apply, criteria and deadlines is provided to everyone under the age of 18. MIT staff offer continual available at our.murdoch.edu.au/Student-life/Finances FREMANTLE support and mentorship throughout your studies with regular  mins to MIT meetings and supervision to monitor your progress and welfare. MURDOCH STATION mins to MIT STUDENT CLUBS GET SOCIAL ROTTNEST ISLAND At university what you do outside of class can be just as Join our online community, chat to other MIT students, ask us mins from Fremantle important as what you do in the classroom. It is important to questions, find out more about our programs and see what is balance your study with other activities. You will have access to happening on campus. Follow us on social media. over 100 affiliated clubs at Murdoch University that celebrate all walks of life – join sporting teams, interest groups, and meet KM local and international students who share similar interests. Coogee

OUR KM LOCATION

Travelling KM to MIT is simple, with regular public transport running between Murdoch University, Perth CBD and Fremantle.

The Mandurah rail line connects Perth CBD to Murdoch train station in 11 minutes, with a quick trip by a connecting bus service to the campus. Buses also run regularly connecting the campus, with all students eligible KM for a discount on public transport fares.

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Student accommodation is widely available in and around the city with easy access to public transport. Murdoch Institute of Technology can assist you in securing accommodation on campus at the Murdoch University Village, or by placing you with a local family in a homestay.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

AUSTRALIAN HOMESTAY NETWORK Homestay is a great option if you are looking to experience Australian culture and adapt to living and learning in Australia within a secure environment. You will be placed with a local host family who will welcome you into their home, benefiting from ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES a supportive family environment where English is the primary language spoken allowing you to practice everyday conversation. FEATURES AUSTRALIAN HOMESTAY NETWORK MURDOCH UNIVERSITY VILLAGE For more information about homestays visit Furnished ✓ ✓ www.homestaynetwork.org Utilities included ✓ ✓ Suitable for under 18’s * MURDOCH UNIVERSITY VILLAGE ✓ ✓ Self-catering Enjoy the complete student experience by living on campus at first served basis. Prices vary by apartment size and room type. ✓ ✓ Murdoch University. With easy access to classes and University Twin-share may be available on request. Meal service (as selected from the meal service options) ✓ ✓ facilities at your door, you will have the opportunity to make You must nominate whether you wish to be placed in single Shared bathroom friends in a fun environment where you are encouraged to live, or mixed sex apartments (Under 18’s must be in single sex ✓ ✓ learn, grow. apartments). No curfew is implemented at Murdoch University Laundry facilities ✓ ✓ The Village offers security and support, providing 24 hour on Village. Lockable bedroom site management. Apartments and common areas are only ✓ The weekly rate is only available for minimum duration of Secure electronic swipe card accessible by electronic swipe card and all individual bedrooms 1 semester booking. Short-term bookings also available – access to common areas ✓ are lockable. rates available on request. 24/7 professional phone support ✓ ✓ There is a full range of room types available, including single, Find out more or book online at www.murdochuv.com.au 24 hour CCTV monitoring & security patrols ✓ ensuite, double and deluxe all within modern one, two, five and See page 37 for prices. eight bedroom apartments. Rooms are available on a first come Swimming Pool ✓ Shared Lounge ✓ ✓ TV room ✓ Study space ✓ ✓ Volleyball court ✓ BBQ area ✓ High-speed Internet connectivity ✓ ✓ Share kitchen ✓ ✓ Meet other students ✓ ✓ Family environment ✓ Practice English ✓ ✓ Note: Facilities in addition to the above may vary by Homestay residence. * Minimum age 17.

5 bedroom layout 8 bedroom layout

32 33 Kavi Chapagain ACADEMIC CALENDAR Nepal Diploma of Information and Communication Technology 2018 - 2019 pathway to B. Science PROGRAM / STREAM START DATE FINISH DATE TOTAL WEEKS CHRISTMAS BREAK (Computer Science) General English Every 5 weeks starting 8 January 2018 5+ 24 December 2018 - 4 January 2019

English for Academic Purposes 1 19 March 2018 25 May 2018 10 -

23 July 2018 28 September 2018 10 -

19 November 2018 1 February 2019 MIT provided me with 10 - the perfect foundation to 18 March 2019 24 May 2019 10 - progress into my computer 1 July 2019 6 September 2019 10 - science degree at Murdoch English for Academic Purposes 2 23 April 2018 29 June 2018 10 - University. The trimester 19 November 2018 1 February 2019 10 24 December 2018 - 28 December 2018 system allows for more 22 April 2019 28 June 2019 10 - focused, in-depth learning Murdoch University Preparation Trimester 1: 19 February 2018 1 June 2018 15 - Course OR Diploma which has given me a huge Trimester 2: 18 June 2018 28 September 2018 15 - amount of confidence. Trimester 3: 15 October 2018 1 February 2019 15 24 December 2018 - 28 December 2018 The transition into my Trimester 1: 18 February 2019 31 May 2019 15 - studies at Murdoch have Trimester 2: 17 June 2019 27 September 2019 been very smooth.” 15 - Trimester 3: 14 October 2019 31 January 2020 15 23 December 2019 - 27 December 2019

Note: Dates are correct at time of printing but may be subject to change in line with the University calendar. New students must attend Orientation on the Wednesday before the teaching period starts.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAY 2018 2019

New Year’s Day 1 January 1 January

Australia Day 26 January 28 January

Labour Day 5 March 4 March

Good Friday 30 March 19 April

Easter Monday 2 April 22 April

ANZAC Day 25 April 25 April

WA Day 4 June 3 June

Queen’s Birthday 24 September 30 September

Christmas 25 December 25 December

Boxing Day 26 December 26 December

35 ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST MURDOCH UNIVERSITY PREPARATION DIPLOMA PROGRAMS ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS COURSE (MUPC6) Our minimum academic entry requirements for our programs at MIT are listed below. Please note that some program pathways have Australian Year 11 50% pass in English 50% pass in English additional requirements and minimum entry requirements does not guarantee entry into an MIT program. Applications are assessed English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 60% pass 60% pass on a case-by-case basis. If your country and/or qualification is not listed or you have any questions please contact your local MIT General Certificate of Education (GCE) GCE O Level GCE O Level representative for more information. (D minimum) (C6 minimum) COUNTRY MURDOCH UNIVERSITY PREPARATION DIPLOMA PROGRAMS International English Language Testing 5.5 5.5 COURSE (MUPC6) System (IELTS) (no band score less than 5.0) Reading and Writing minimum 5.5 Australia Successful completion of Year 11. See page 38. ATAR of 50 or more, or successful completion of the MUPC, or the Listening and Speaking minimum 5.0 Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP). (no band score less than 5.0) See page 38. Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper based 527 Paper based 527 Bhutan SSC, ISC or HSC (Class XI) with minimum 60% average in SSC, ISC or HSC (Class XII) with minimum 50% average in (TOEFL®) iBT 46 iBT 46 academic subjects 4 academic subjects Pearson Test of English 42 42 Brunei* GCE O Levels, minimum D average GCE A Levels, minimum 2 'E' grades Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 162 162 Bangladesh HSC (Year 11) with minimum average 60% Completion of Year 12 (HSC) with minimum 50% average across academic subjects China Senior Middle 2 with minimum average 60% Completion of Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) TUITION FEES ADDITIONAL FEES European Union countries Completion of Year 11 with minimum average 60% Completion of Year 12 with minimum average 60% Prices listed below are in Australian Dollars and are valid for courses commencing in 2018. As of 1 August 2017, all applications for 2018 will be subject to 2018 fees. France / Reunion Island Completion of Première with minimum average 60% Baccalaureate or Diplome de Bachelier de l’enseignement or CFES Hong Kong Completion of Form 5 Completion of HKDSE with 8 points** (best of 5 subjects) or GCE A PROGRAM/ PROGRAM UNITS UNIT FEE (AUD) TOTAL TUITION ADDITIONAL PRICE Levels STREAM LENGTH PRICE (AUD) FEES (AUD) India Successful completion of Class XI - 60% across academic State board Class XII 60% average in 4 academic subjects, OR CBSE 5+ weeks - - 435 per week Enrolment fee 220 subjects Class XII 55% average in 4 academic subjects General English English for Academic 10 weeks - - 4,350 Overseas Student Single 54 per month Indonesia SMU 2, average grade of 7.0 in academic subjects SMU 3, average 6.0 in academic subjects Purposes Health Cover* Dual 142 per month Japan Kotogakko Year 2 certificate Upper Secondary School Certificate of Graduation, 1 trimester 3 3,500 10,500 Multi 211 per month overall grade average 65% Murdoch University Preparation Course 2 trimesters 4 3,500 14,000 Late enrolment fee 250 Kazakhstan Certificate of Secondary Education Grade 11 Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education 2 trimesters 6 3,500 21,000 Materials fee (General 15 per week Kenya Year 11 or completion of KCSE KCSE with C average English and EAP only) (Max 300) 3 trimesters 6 3,500 Korea Senior High School Year 2 Senior High School Diploma Murdoch University deposit 1,000-10,000^ Diploma 2 trimesters 8 2,950 23,600 Kuwait Year 12 or General Secondary School Certificate (GSSC) - Year 12 or General Secondary School Certificate (GSSC) - average average grade of 50% in academic subjects grade of 70% in academic subjects 3 trimesters 8 2,950 Macau Senior Middle 2 or Form 5 with minimum average 60% Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) Deposit: Minimum payment of one trimester plus the Murdoch University Packaging Fee is required to accept an offer. or Completion of Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) The initial payment may be higher depending on the students total package program. Malaysia Completion of SPM or Chinese high school Successful completion of STPM or UEC (Senior Middle 3 results Senior Middle 2 acceptable) - 35 points or less (best 5 subjects) ACCOMMODATION Saudi Arabia / Oman / Year 12 or General Secondary School Certificate (GSSC) - Year 12 or General Secondary School Certificate (GSSC) - average United Arab Emirates average grade of 60% in academic subjects grade of 80% in academic subjects TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION NO. OF MEALS NO. BEDROOMS PRICE PER PERSON ADDITIONAL FEES Nepal Class XII, minimum 50% average in 4 academic subjects Class XII with 50% average in academic subjects PER DAY IN APARTMENT PER WEEK (AUD) (AUD) New Zealand Year 12 Year 13 Australian Homestay Network Single 3 (7 days) - 300 240 - Placement Fee Nigeria SSCE, minimum 3 D's + 2 C's Completion of Kaplan Global Foundation 2 (Mon-Fri) - 265 Pakistan HSC (Year 11) with minimum average 60% Completion of HSC (Year 12) with minimum 55% average across 120 - Airport Reception Fee academic subjects 1 (Dinner) - 240 Philippines Grade 11 or High School Diploma or NCEE National College NCEE or completed first year at a recognised tertiary institution No meals - 180 Entrance Examination Share 3 (7 days) - 270 Russia Certificate of Secondary Education Grade 11 Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education 2 (Mon-Fri) - 235 Singapore* GCE O Levels, minimum D average GCE A Levels, minimum 2 'E' grades; OR completion of Higher Nitec 1 (Dinner) - 210 South America Year 11 High School Certificate (Bachillerato/Bachiller) No meals - 150 Sri Lanka* GCE O Levels, minimum D average GCE A Levels, minimum 2 ‘E’ grades Murdoch University Village† Taiwan Completion of Senior High School Year 2 Completion of Senior High School Single - 1 374.50 Security deposit Thailand Completion of Matayom 5 Completion of Matayom 6 - 8 188 4 weeks rental fee Turkey Year 11 or Lise Diplomasi Lise Diplomasi Ensuite - 4 224 Vietnam Year 11 with minimum GPA 6.5 Year 12 (Tot Nghiep Pho Thong) with GPA 6.0 * This is an estimate provided by Allianz Global. Final price will be stated on offer letter, depending on total duration of coverage. ˆ Contact your College representative for more Packaging Deposit information. Zimbabwe / Zambia / Year 11, or GCE O Levels minimum D average GCE A Levels, minimum 2 ‘E’ grades † The weekly rate is for minimum duration of 1 semester booking. Tanzania* Any enquiries should go directly to the village, and bookings can be done through the Murdoch Village website at www.murdochuv.com.au. All fees include GST where applicable. Prices are correct at the time of publication (November 2017) and are valid for programs starting in 2018. MIT has the right to change prices due to tax increases, International Baccalaureate Year 1 of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Completion of IB Certificate or Diploma with a minimum of 21 points governmental actions or other events beyond MIT’s control. The fees stated on this page are for international students only. 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* GCE A-level scores are calculated from 2 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 Advanced Supplementary (AS) level results may be included in the aggregate and contribute the equivalent at GCE A-level A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0 ** HKDSE Points Level 5**,5*,5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1. All category A and C subjects - Core and elective can be used for calculation.

36 37 APPLICATION FORM STUDENT INFORMATION ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Is English your first language? International Student Australian Citizen/ Permanent Resident AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS Yes No If yes - please move on to Program Selection Family name Please provide evidence of your English proficiency qualifications IELTS TOEFL CAE Pearson Other (please specify) First name(s) ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Exam score Test date (dd/mm/yyyy) Our minimum academic entry requirements for our programs at MIT are listed below. Please note that some program pathways will Gender Male Female Unspecified have additional requirements. If you have any questions please contact your local MIT representative for more information. Have you met the English entry requirement of the intended course at MIT? Date of birth Country of birth Yes No PROGRAM MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Nationality First Language Murdoch University Preparation Course Successful completion of Year 11/12 PROGRAM SELECTION/STUDY PLAN General English Satisfy any one of these entry requirements Successful completion of Certificate III Full address* Start date: End date: Number of weeks: Entry into the MUPC may be possible on successful completion of 3 terms of Year 11 City Postcode English for Academic Purposes (10 weeks) Non School Leaver entry is also available† Start date: End date: Number of weeks: Diploma Successful completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 50 or more Country Murdoch University Preparation Course Intake:  Feb Jun Oct Satisfy any one of these entry requirements Successful completion of MUPC E-mail Year: Number of Trimesters: Successful completion of the Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) CPS 40+ Diploma Telephone Business Information and Communication Technology Successful completion of any Certificate IV Communication and Media Studies Intake:  Feb Jun Oct Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Test Min 140 Language level Year: Number of Trimesters: Non School Leaver entry is also available† Murdoch University Type of visa (if relevant) Visa number (if relevant) †Students 18 years of age or older may be considered mature age students and are able to apply for Non School Leaver entry. High school results, TAFE, or Vocational Education and Training (VET) Degree name qualifications, work experience or other informal study may be accepted in support of your application. Passport number (if available) Expiry Date All applications are considered on a case by case basis and subject to verification by an MIT Academic Manager. Please check with MIT for more information. Degree major Do you hold Permanent Residency or a current Australian Visa? Yes No N/A ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS (If yes, please provide a copy of your PR or current Australian visa.) ADDITIONAL SERVICES Are you an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? Yes No ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST MURDOCH UNIVERSITY PREPARATION DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Do you have a disability, impairment or long-term medical condition which may affect COURSE (MUPC6) *Your permanent/home country address is required by the Australian Government. If it is not your studies? 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ADDITIONAL PRICE Country If no, please list your current OSHC details. Policy provider: PROGRAM/ PROGRAM UNITS ACCEPTANCE TOTAL TUITION FEES (AUD) Policy number: Start date: Expiry date: Email STREAM LENGTH DEPOSIT (AUD) PRICE (AUD) Enrolment fee 220 ˆ OSHC is compulsory for Student Visa holders and their accompanying family members. Murdoch University 1 trimester 3 1,600 4,800 Change fee 75 Telephone Fax Preparation Course 2 trimesters 4 1,600 6,400 Deferral fee 250 PAYMENT For all partner bookings, please confirm who will be responsible for the total payment 2-3 6 1,500 9,000 Late enrolment fee 250 of this booking by selecting an option below At this time, I wish to pay: the enrolment fee the full program fees trimesters Materials fee (General 15 per week Agent Student Agent and Student (please give details including amounts): part of the program fees FEE-HELP (must be eligible) Diploma* 2-3 8 1,350 10,800 English and EAP only) (Max 300) trimesters Agent Signature Date I wish to pay by credit card (MasterCard/Visa)˘ I would like to arrange a bank transfer. 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Language of instruction All programs mentioned here are full-time programs. All fees include GST where applicable. Credit card payments can only be made in person at MIT by the cardholder. All credit card Prices are correct at time of publication (November 2017) and are valid for programs starting in 2018. MIT has the right to change prices due to tax increases, governmental actions or other events beyond ˘ payments will incur a surcharge of 1.3%. MIT’s control. The fees stated above are for Australian citizens and permanent residents only. They include tuition, internal examination fees, amenities, classroom materials, initial printing, internet and Are you currently studying in Australia? photocopying quotas. Students should allow approximately AUD 400-600 per year for textbooks, stationery, additional internet and printing. 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The student also government requires all students on student visas information in the MIT course information brochure agrees to notify MIT in writing of any change in those to join the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and on the MIT (and Murdoch University) website and details within 7 days of the change. scheme, a health insurance plan for overseas students has sufficient information about MIT to enrol. in Australia. Students must ensure that payment is 7.4. Authorises MIT to retain their photo image for made for compulsory OSHC before their visa is issued identification purposes and consents to the use of any and that the insurance provides adequate coverage for photographs or video footage taken of the student for the duration of the student’s visa. promotional or marketing purposes, without further consent or notification.

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