Non School leaver entry requirements

There are a variety of admission pathways available for non school leavers (those over the age of 19). These range from going to TAFE and completing a Certificate IV, to undertaking the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). 

To find out more detail about how to qualify for the course you are interested in, check the 'Qualify and Apply' section of the course you are interested in.

Standard Admission Requirements

There are a range of admission pathways for non school leavers, however most applicants will use one of the following as their basis for admission:

  • Secondary school results - either an Australian high school qualification, international equivalent or International Bacculaureate diploma.
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) –  from 2010 onwards a minimum score of 140 in Written English and 135 in Multiple Choice sections, while tests taken from 1996 to 2009 require a minimum score of 145 in both Written English and Multiple Choice sections.
  • Vocational Training such as TAFE or Polytechnic colleges – applicants are eligible to apply for admission with a Certificate IV or higher, completed within the last 10 years.
  • Prior University study – applicants who have partially or fully completed prior university study within the last 10 years are eligible to apply for admission based on these results.

PLEASE NOTE: some courses have additional entry requirements, more details can be found on the Courses pages.

If you are applying to Murdoch using prior study that was completed in another country or in a language other than English, you must also meet English competency through one of the following:

English language proficiency tests

Score
IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
TOEFL – Paper based 550 (with the Test of Written English 5)
TOEFL – Computer based 213 (with the Test of Written English 5)
TOEFL – Internet based   80 (no band less that 20)
Australian Matriculation English Pass
GCE ‘O’ level C6 or better
Cambridge 1119 C6 or better
General Paper Credit pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English C or better
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English C or better
German Abitur 3 or better in English in Year 11 or 12
Norway Vitnemal VG or better in English

We also offer a range of alternative admission pathways which may make you eligible to apply depending on your circumstance.