School leaver entry requirements

Traditionally high school students qualify for admission to university by gaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) through year 12 studies.  We offer a range of alternative pathways if you don't have an ATAR. 

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

The standard requirements for admission to Murdoch for school leavers are gained through a successful completion of:

  • Secondary School graduation (WACE) with at least four stage 2 or 3 courses of study, or an interstate or international equivalent such as the International Baccalaureate diploma.
  • A competitive Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) which is calculated from your school and exam results.
  • English competency – you will need a scaled mark of at least 50 in Stage 2 or 3 of English, Literature or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).

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

If you have undertaken your high school study in another country or in a language other than English, you must 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)
GCE ‘O’ level C6 or better
Australian Matriculation English Pass
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

Students who wish to be assessed for special consideration, particularly those who have missed the Curriculum Council’s Sickness and Misadventure deadlines, please contact The Student Centre.