Postgraduate Qualifying Program
Our Postgraduate Qualifying Program is a 5-unit course taught over one trimester. It has been designed as a pathway to a master’s degree for international students who don’t meet the entry requirements for a master’s degree.
This course is suited to you if you:
don't have the desired results to gain entry to your chosen master’s degree
need to adapt to the academic requirements in the master’s degree studies
need additional English language support
After successful completion of this program, you will be able to commence your postgraduate degree studies with confidence at Murdoch University, which has achieved a QS Stars five-star rating.
After successful completion of this program, you will progress into one of the following Master’s degrees in Murdoch University.
Information Technology
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Information Technology/MBA Combined
Business
- Master of Business Administration (Global)
- Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)
Law
- Master of Criminology
Development Studies
- Master of Sustainable Development
- Master of Community Development
- Master of Development Studies
Campus Information
Perth Campus
Intakes
- Jan
- April
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We offer a range of support services to make sure that you’re adjusting well to life in Australia, getting the most out of your learning experience at the College and leave feeling prepared to take the next step at university.
These services include:
- Student Centre – provides support to all our students, from arrival to graduation. Speak with our team members to learn more about your course, services and facilities around Murdoch, or ask any questions you might have about enrolment or visa requirements.
- Careers and Employment Centre – receive expert help for your CV, and access work experience placements, interview coaching, career mentoring, and an online job register.
- Under 18 support – if you’re under the age of 18 Australian law considers you to be a minor and as such Murdoch College takes a special interest in your welfare and development. Additional support and services are provided to everyone under the age of 18. College staff offer continual support and mentorship throughout your studies with regular meetings and supervision to monitor your progress and welfare.
- Counselling service – free counselling support for students facing life or study challenges.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Postgraduate Qualifying Program
IELTS Academic (including IELTS One Skill Retake)
- 6.0 overall (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent
iBT TOEFL
- 64 overall (17 or above in speaking & writing)
TOEFL Special Home Edition
- 64 overall (17 or above in speaking & writing)
PTE Academic
- 50
KTE
- Main flight score of 430 (speaking and writing 420 each)
Cambridge English
- 169
- Course Code: 111519A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 03 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
14000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A