Postgraduate course and fee structure
Murdoch has an outstanding reputation as an institution that provides students with a quality education and recognised academic standing within an engaging and caring environment. We are committed to excellence in teaching and research within an international context and Murdoch provides the ideal place to take the next step on a path of lifelong learning.
Murdoch is one of the leading research universities in Australia and a proud member of the Innovative Research Universities group. Our research work has national and international relevance which, in turn, informs and strengthens our teaching programs, keeping our students at the leading edge of their discipline and aligned to current and future industry needs.
We have over 90 postgraduate courses available from Graduate Certificates to Masters as well as MPhils and PhDs in a wide variety of academic areas. We have grouped together our courses into study areas, making it easier for you to browse.
For research candidates (Master of Philosophy and PhD), please refer to the Research Candidates information for program and fee details.
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Download the 2012 International Research Guide (pdf format, size 15 MB)
Fees for 2013 are listed for each postgraduate coursework program below.
Please note that tuition fees listed are based on a standard enrolment of 24 points per year.
Course name (A-Z) |
2013 tuition fees (AUD) |
| Master of Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology | $27,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy | $27,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Applied Psychology in Organisational Psychology | $27,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Applied Psychology in Organisational Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy | $27,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Arts in Asian Studies | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Studies | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice | $19,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Business Administration | $22,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration | $22,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration | $22,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Chinese Law | Not available to international students. |
| Master of Arts in Communication Management | $20,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Arts in Community Development | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Consultancy Psychology | $27,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Counselling | $26,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling | $26,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling | $26,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Graduate Certificate in Development Studies | $11,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 12 pts) |
| Master of Development Studies | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Doctor of Education | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Education | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Education Postgraduate | Refer to individual course speciality. |
| Graduate Diploma in Education Primary | $20,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Education Research | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Graduate Diploma in Education Secondary | $20,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Graduate Diploma in Education Studies | $20,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Employee Relations Management | $22,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Employee Relations Management | $22,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Energy and the Environment | $26,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Engineering | $26,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Assessment and Management | $28,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Science in Environmental Science | $28,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Graduate Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy | $27,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Health Management Quality and Leadership | $23,750 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Health Management Quality and Leadership | $23,750 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Health Management Quality and Leadership | $23,750 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Human Resource Management | $22,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management | $22,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management | $22,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Doctor of Information Technology | $24,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Science in Information Technology | $23,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology | $23,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of International Affairs | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Business Administration in International Business | $22,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security | $23,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Journalism | $21,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism | $21,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Laws by Research | $22,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Arts in Sustainability | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Media Production | $21,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Media Production | $21,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Ministry | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Network Management and Security | $23,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Graduate Certificate in Philosophy | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Professional Accounting | $22,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology | $27,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Doctor of Psychology in Organisational Psychology | $27,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology | $27,250 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Psychology Postgraduate | Refer to individual course speciality. |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Management | $11,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 12 pts) |
| Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Public Relations | $21,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations | $21,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Science in Renewable Energy | $24,250 (annual tuition fee for 2012 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainability | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainability | $22,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Graduate Diploma in Education Tertiary and Adult | $20,500 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medical Science | $30,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Master of Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine | $38,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine | $19,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD 12pts) |
| Master of Veterinary Studies in Veterinary Surveillance | $38,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD - 24 pts) |
