Murdoch University

There is a critical need for modern IT professionals responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing information systems in a wide range of sectors including: network service providers, banking and finance organisations, government and the military. You could also work as an independent network and security consultant. Careers could include:

• IT Project Manager
• Business Intelligence Officer
• Network Administrator
• Independent Network and Security Consultant
• Network Engineer
• Telecommunications Manager

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

English entry requirements

All undergraduate courses have an essential minimum English proficiency requirement with the Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and Bachelor of Education having higher minimum requirements.

You can demonstrate proficiency via:

• English proficiency tests (STAT, IELTS, TOEFL, OET, PTE, CAE) 
• Secondary education (WA) a scaled mark of 50 or higher in ATAR English, Literature or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) 
• Successful completion of any University preparation course (must have been completed within the past two years) 
• English language course (academic) 
• the Previous study of at least 2 units at tertiary level (English as the medium of instruction)

Admissions Criteria

• Applicants with higher education study:-  Have you previously commenced or completed study at a higher education provider? For most of our undergraduate courses, if you have successfully completed at least two units at an Australian University or one year study at another recognized tertiary or higher education provider you will meet entry requirements to apply for admission. 
• Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study:- Have you completed a vocational education and training course? For many of our undergraduate courses, if you have successfully completed a Certificate IV or higher VET qualification and can demonstrate English competency, you are eligible to apply for admission.
• Applicants with work and life experience:- Have you not completed secondary education, or completed it more than two years ago and have not completed VET or higher education? Murdoch has a number of admission pathways available with different entry requirements for you to consider. 
• Applicants with recent secondary education:- Have you completed secondary education within the past two years? The following information will help you choose the most suitable pathway for admission. (i.e. within the past two years)
• An appropriate financial statement along with the reliable source of funds and income
• Meet minimum IELTS requirement of 6.5 and no individual band less than 6
• Statement of Purpose
• Official marriage certificate in case of a Married case.