Qualify and apply information for Law at Murdoch University

Our Degrees are changing.

In 2014, Part I (first year) units will be introduced with Part II (second year and higher) units becoming available in subsequent years. Detailed information about Part II will be available here from mid-2014.

Find out more about our new degrees, or to get in touch and ask us what this means for you head to AskMurdoch. Continuing students can still access information for degrees commencing 2013 and prior in the Course Handbook.

Qualify and apply

School leavers

Students applying to Murdoch University on the basis of their completed secondary school studies need to achieve the following:

  • WA Certificate of Education (WACE), achieved at high school graduation, or its equivalent
  • A scaled mark of 50 or more in English, Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (all Stage 2 or 3), or equivalent English competency
  • An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 90.00 or higher (indicative)

Non school leavers

This course has restricted entry requirements for non-school leavers, and all applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis for competitive entry into the courses.

Applicants for Law will be considered on the basis of previous university study and a personal statement. In assessing your qualifications we will look at your marks and how recently you have completed your studies. You should also submit a short personal statement, outlining your experience and its relevance to Law

Non school leavers can also complete Murdoch University's Pre-Law program for entry into Law.

English proficiency

In order to gain admission to Murdoch University, students must satisfy Murdoch University English requirements by demonstrating competency in the English Language.

Undergraduate Entry Requirements (pdf)

How to apply

If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia you can apply online.

Not sure if you qualify?

We offer a number of alternative entry pathways if you are from a non-traditional academic background. We'd like to talk to you about your circumstances and identify a suitable pathway.

Please contact our admissions team and let us know a little more about your situation.

The qualifications listed below are Murdoch University's standard undergraduate admission requirements for international students. Any of these will allow you to gain direct entry into most Murdoch undergraduate degree programs.

Eligibility to apply

In addition to english proficiency, students should achieve at least one the following in order to be eligible to apply:

GCE A-Level/STPM At least 12 points over the best 2 or 3 subjects at H2 level
WAUPP CPS of at least 70
International Baccalaureate (IB) Full IB Diploma awarded, score of at least 33
Australian ATAR An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 90.00 or greater (indicative)
Indonesian SMU3 Case by case assessment
For Diploma and post-secondary graduates Case by case assessment

Other qualifications are also accepted. To find out whether you qualify contact international@murdoch.edu.au.

English proficiency

In order to gain admission to Murdoch University, students must satisfy Murdoch University English requirements by demonstrating competency in the English Language.

Undergraduate Entry Requirements (pdf)

Other forms of English proficiency may be accepted. Please contact international@murdoch.edu.au to check your eligibility.