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Not every path to Murdoch starts when you finish high school. In fact, a lot of people make the decision to study later in their life; over 60% of our student population is over 19.We’ve gathered various entrance pathways supporting this decision here, so you can see how you might ...How to Change Your Preferences: A Visual Guide
They say change is a good thing.Maybe you feel like the courses you put down as your preferences for Uni back in September are not quite right anymore?A lot of things could have changed since then.Maybe you are feeling really confident after sitting ...Words from the wise: Field advice from Murdoch Alumni
Image ↬ Elizabeth SanchezAs a student it can be hard to visualise the kind of role you are going to have when you finish your degree. Questions such as where will this lead me, what kind of job can I get, what will I actually be ...Our Facebook Friends to the Rescue: Advice for New Students
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Starting uni can be a bit daunting, don't you think?Butterflies in the stomach anyone? Gosh, it's like the first day of school all over again! New places, new faces to get familiar with. As much as it is a teeny bit scary it is also exciting, right?Right ...Should you consider a Preparation Course?
MUPC stands for ‘Murdoch University Preparation Course’ and is run by The Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT). It’s the same as doing a bridging course as it prepares you for uni study and gives you the qualifications you need for entry if you don’t have an ATAR.
Key points you need ...Why we recommend OnTrack to gain entry into Murdoch
Many students are surprised to learn that they are eligible for the Murdoch Uni OnTrack program. In this video, Nazli explains a bit about what OnTrack is and who is eligible and how you should apply.
The key points from the video to know- OnTrack is a 14 week free program that once ...
Using previous uni qualifications to apply for a new course
In this video our friendly Student Centre advisor Tanya explains how and when you would use your previous uni qualifications to apply for uni at Murdoch.
Key tips from this video about previous uni study- Once you start uni you are not locked in! You can switch courses and you can change ...
Is TAFE your Ticket into a uni course?
It’s super straight forward to apply for uni using a TAFE qualification and this video gives you the run down of it all.
A quick recap of the key points in the video- You need to have at least a certificate IV from TAFE to qualify, certificate III is not enough.
- If you ...
Can I use my work experience to qualify for uni?
We get a lot of people asking about applying to university using work experience as their admission qualification.
In this video Tanya from our Student Centre explains what this really means. To be honest, it’s a pretty hard way to get in – you need to have heaps of experience to ...You don’t have to be a school leaver to use your ATAR
Did you know that the score you got in year 12 for your exams into uni is valid for entry into Murdoch forever?
Amazed? So many people are! They think they have to sit the STAT test because it has been 10 years since they graduated high school. Not so!
Watch this ...The low down on sitting the STAT
In this video, the lovely Nazli from our Student Centre gives you what you need to know about sitting the STAT (Special Tertiary Admissions Test).
The STAT is used to apply for uni when you don't have a year 12 certificate (or other qualifications such as a Tafe certificate IV or ...How to Apply Online to Uni: 5 easy steps
If you are applying to uni between August and January you need to submit your application through TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre) - even if you are not a school leaver!
At all other times of the year, you can apply using our online application form. It's easy! Before you get started ...On making changes and being a First Year student the second time round
When asked why he stuck out three whole years doing a Town Planning degree that he didn’t enjoy, Christian puts the question back to us. Plain and simple, we can all be afraid of change. Admitting we are not happy doing what we are doing and taking ...Find what you love and just do it!
It’s never too late to start doing what you love. Sometimes figuring out what it is you really want to do can take time. You go off on tangents, explore different options and then all of a sudden you run into something that makes your world tick ...It’s ok, you are allowed to change your mind
When he first came to uni, Jack Dawes picked what he thought was the right degree for him, Media with Screen and Sound at Murdoch.
A semester in and he could tell it wasn't for him. It wasn't what he thought it would be and he just wasn't ...Turning what you love into your career
Think of something you enjoy doing. Have you considered this as a possible career path?
David Sheehy did, and now he's at Murdoch studying Games Art and Design.
Prompted by a YouTube series called Extra Credit, which focuses on the Games Design industry, David started to consider his interest ...If I did the same subject in year 12, do I have to repeat it in my degree??
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Another common question in our Advance Standing series is:Q: I did chemistry in year 12 do I have to do it again in my degree?In some courses, there are prerequisite units in the first year that are similar in content as year 12 subjects, such as chemistry. ...Can I use my work experience to get credits and exemptions on my course?
Image ↬ careerealism Credits and exemptions on your course can be applied for various reasons and for recognition of prior learning and together they are known in the uni world as Advanced Standing.
We often get asked the following question by students wishing to get credited for their previous ...I’ve changed my course can I get credits on my new course?
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Another common question we get asked about Advanced Standing is around what can be applied to a new course when a current Murdoch student changes their degree.Q: I’m a Murdoch student and have changed my course, what can be ...I have studied abroad and at another uni, can I apply for Advanced Standing?
Image ↬ Australia.edu.auFor those who get the travel bug, here are some common questions we get asked around receiving credits and exemptions (aka Advanced Standing) when you study overseas or at another uni:Q: I have studied abroad can I apply for Advanced Standing?Q: I have ...Can I use my Tafe qualification to get credits on my Murdoch degree?
We get lots of students asking us how they can get credits or exemptions on their uni course from their TAFE studies. Credits and exemptions equal what the uni world calls Advanced Standing. Below are two popular questions answered:Q: I have a Certificate III or IV from TAFE, can I ...VIDEO: What advice do you wish you had been given at the start of year 12?
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We get a lot of questions around Advanced Standing and the difference between credits and exemptions and we know it can seem a little confusing at first, deciphering what they all mean and how they apply to you.Below we cover ...How NOT to get lost on the biggest uni campus in Australia
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It’s always tricky coming to a new place and trying to figure out where everything is so we have compiled some very useful things to help you get a feel for what the campus is like and to make sure you ...Figuring out what you want to be when you grow up
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Remember when you were about 5 and people would ask you what you wanted to be when you grew up you’d say something like, I want to be: a firefighter/teacher/nurse/pilot/vet/astronaut?
No one ever said I want to be a Broadcast Technician/Market Research Analyst/Paralegal ...VIDEO: the most common questions we get asked when ATAR results are released
Waiting for ATAR results and then actually finding out your ATAR score can be a pretty nerve racking time overall, but remember you are not alone!
No matter what your score, if you are feeling completely baffled about what you want to do, try not to FREAK OUT, you are still ...Breaking up with your ATAR and finding a new pathway into Uni
3 students, 3 different pathways; all have the same degree and have started on the same career path.
Finishing school, getting an ATAR score and jumping straight to uni is just one way of doing it and this way, well it might work for some, but not for others.
For whatever reason you ...How to accept your offer
Your offer into a course at Murdoch will arrive by snail mail (old fashioned post, you know, with an envelope and a stamp?) so remember to check the letterbox.
The letter will contain some important info such as your student number, which you ...Are you a visual, audio, physical or verbal learner?
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Everyone has different ways of learning and remembering things – some people find that they learn best by doing, where as others find success in re-reading information until it sticks in their brain.
Knowing and applying your study style can help you to ...Studying can be a pain in the neck; try these simple stretches to improve your concentration
Sometimes when we have been sitting down for a lengthy period of time concentrating super hard on something, we forget how long it has been since we got up and had a move around. That’s when we start to get cricks in our necks, back pain, sore eyes and even headaches.
Ideally you will ...Preparing for WACE exams: tips for using old exam papers
It might seem like a pretty straightforward task, but there are some tricks to using old exam papers. One of the biggest traps is using the old exam paper as the ultimate guide to what you should be studying, but really, the syllabus (if you haven't already got this ask your ...
How to maximise productivity in your study space
When it’s time to put your thinking caps on, choose a study spot where you are inspired to get work done. We wanted to share this great article with you all from the 99 percent website on increasing productivity as it can ...Why your Economic textbook will only get you 10% in your exam.
“You can only achieve 10% in the exam with the text book”
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This is true for most subjects as expanding your general knowledge on the area will help you to provide real life examples and case studies in your essays.
So for all ...What do Vampires really have to do with your Media & Production Exam?
"We Can Slay It - Buffy the Vampire Slayer" By Tom Trager from http://www.redbubble.com/ WAAAAY back in the 1990s there was this show called Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Buffy made Vampire cool long before the recent Vampire Explosion into pop culture in the form of ...How to analyse Political Cartoons for your History Exam and other handy study tips
In previous study seminars students have come away saying, that as far as studying for the history exam goes, these are the top 10 tips:
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We really do hope that you have all been to the Alexander Library before now but if ...Getting ready to study for your WACE Human Biology Exam? We give you our heart and some top tips from other students...
As September rolls speedily to an end we just about come to the 1 month mark before year 12 Exams start.
Don’t freak out!
Breathe.
All good?
Good.
As promised we are continuing to share tips, handy hints and offer some pretty posters to get you started, or just help you remember things!
Here are some ...Top Tips Roundup: a summary of key advice from the WACE preparation seminars
To help year 12s prepare for Maths exams we asked expert Graham Braid to share his top study tips with you. Graham is a year 12 maths teacher at Canning College and has marked Year 12 WACE Mathematics Exams for 6 years. Through his time he’s seen some fantastic exam ...
English exams made easy - check out these handy tips
Contrary to popular belief, English is a subject you can study for!
Here are some top tips that students from previous years have suggested to prepare for the English exams:
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Our designer ...How to study smarter (not harder) from now until WACE
We regularly hold study sessions for year 12s at Murdoch and we know how stressful this time can be - so we like to help you make the most of the time you spend studying in the lead-up to exams.
Here are the top 10 tips from that have come from students ...Free Murdoch library membership and Open Your Mind Day
Thank you for attending the WACE Preparation Days last week. I hope you enjoyed the program and took away valuable study tips and material to help you prepare for your exams.
Next week, Murdoch University is holding Open Your Mind Day on Sunday 18 August, which I encourage all of you ...
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