Standard requirements apply to all undergraduate and postgraduate courses except those with specific or higher requirements.
For academic requirements and Australian and overseas qualifications that may meet English requirements, check the individual course pages.
A successfully completed approved English Language Course may be considered only if it has been completed within two (2) years prior to the date the applicant will start the course at Murdoch University. This limitation period does not apply to applicants who:
- Meet the minimum institutional English language requirements AND
- Can show evidence that they have used English as the primary mode of communication in the time between achieving the English Language Competency and commencing studies at Murdoch University (this can be shown by producing evidence that they have been studying and/or working in a country where English is the official language).
*Recognised English-speaking countries include Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America.
Standard requirements
| Institution | Qualification | Undergraduate minimum requirements | Postgraduate minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Australian Universities | English Academic Program / English Language Bridging courses | Successful completion of an academic English language bridging course of a minimum of 10 teaching weeks full-time duration or more, which satisfies the English Language entry requirements into degree level courses for that Australian University | Successful completion of an academic English language bridging course of a minimum of 10 teaching weeks full‐time duration or more, which satisfies the English Language entry requirements into degree level courses for that Australian University |
| Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) | English for Academic Purposes 3 Direct Entry Program (DEP) | DEP 70% or higher | DEP 70% or higher |
| Canning College | Certificate IV in University Access Program (UAP) | Successful completion of the course | Successful completion of the course |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English IV | Upper-Intermediate Level (CEFR B2+) | Upper-Intermediate Level (CEFR B2+) |
| Kaplan Higher Education Academy | Diploma in Professional Business English Program | 75% (Distinction) or Higher Or 65%-74% (Credit) plus 10 weeks of additional English language tuition | 75% (Distinction) or Higher Or 65%-74% (Credit) plus 10 weeks of additional English language tuition |
| Language Links | English for IELTS and Academic Purpose (EIAP) | Upper Intermediate B in each component | Upper Intermediate B in each component |
| Milner International College of English | IELTS Preparation Course | Successful completion of the course | Successful completion of the course |
| Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) Preparation Course | Successful completion of the course | Successful completion of the course | |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) Preparation Course | Successful completion of the course | Successful completion of the course | |
| Murdoch College | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | 65% Overall with no macro skill less than 55% | 65% Overall with no macro skill less than 55% |
| Shenyang Institute of Engineering EAP (Articulation) | 65% Overall with no macro skill less than 55% | N/A | |
| Navitas English | Navitas Academic English Level 3 (AE Level 3) | Overall pass 50% in Academic English 3 with no exam skill under 50% | Overall pass 50% in Academic English 3 with no exam skill under 50% |
| Perth International College of English (PICE) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Attained a Level 7 | Attained a Level 7 |
| Phoenix Academy | Academic English Program (AEP) Phoenix Academy Certificate IV in Business (BSB40215) expires in Oct 2023 | CEFR B2+ Successful completion of COM501 and COM502 with a 'Competent Pass' (>50%) | CEFR B2+ Successful completion of COM501 and COM502 with a 'Competent Pass' (>50%) |
| UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) | Academic Study Skills Bridging Course | 65% (C+) with no skill lower than 65% in Module 2 | 65% (C+) with no skill lower than 65% in Module 2 |
| South Metropolitan TAFE | Cert IV in Spoken and Written English for Further Study; Or Cert IV in EAL (English as an Additional Language)(Further Study) | Successful completion of the course | Successful completion of the course |
Higher requirements
Undergraduate courses
These undergraduate courses have specific or higher requirements.
| Institution | Qualification | Undergraduate minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|
| All Australian Universities | English Academic Program / English Language Bridging courses | Successful completion of an academic English Language Bridging course of a minimum of 10 teaching weeks full-time duration or more, which satisfies the English Language entry requirements into degree level courses for that Australian University |
| Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) | English for Academic Purposes 3 Direct Entry Program (DEP) | DEP 75% or higher |
| Canning College | Certificate IV in University Access Program (UAP) | A minimum 6.6 - 7.4 – Credit (66% - 74%) for both Academic Communication modules |
| English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | EAP 2 Grade 80% or higher |
| HKU SPACE (University of Hong Kong) | English for Academic and Professional Purposes Part II (EAPP II) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English IV | Advanced Level (C1) |
| Kaplan International Perth | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | EAP 75% or higher |
| Language Links | English for IELTS and Academic Purpose (EIAP) | Upper Immediate A level |
| Milner International College of English | IELTS Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Cambridge Proficiency in English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Cambridge Advanced English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Murdoch College | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | 75% Overall with no macro skill less than 65% |
| Shenyang Institute of Engineering EAP (Articulation) | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Navitas English | Academic English IV | Level 3 with an Overall pass of 65% in each unit with overall mark of 65% for each skill |
| Perth International College of English (PICE) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Attained a Level 8 of the Academic English |
| Phoenix Academy | Academic English Program (AEP) | CEFR C1 |
| TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | EAP Level 5 with ‘B’ grade in all skills, and ‘competent’ in Essay and Seminar |
| University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Insearch Academic English Program | Pass Academic English 5 |
| UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) | Academic Study Skills Bridging Course | B- (70-74%) with no skill lower than 65% in Module 2 |
| Institution | Qualification | Undergraduate minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|
| All Australian Universities | English Academic Program / English Language Bridging courses | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) | English for Academic Purposes 3 Direct Entry Program (DEP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Canning College | Certificate IV in University Access Program (UAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| HKU SPACE (University of Hong Kong) | English for Academic and Professional Purposes Part II (EAPP II) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English IV | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Kaplan International Perth | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Language Links | English for IELTS and Academic Purpose (EIAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Milner International College of English | IELTS Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Cambridge Proficiency in English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Cambridge Advanced English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Murdoch College | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet entry |
| Shenyang Institute of Engineering EAP (Articulation) | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Navitas English | Academic English IV | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Perth International College of English (PICE) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Phoenix Academy | Academic English Program (AEP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Insearch Academic English Program | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) | Academic Study Skills Bridging Course | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Institution | Qualification | Undergraduate minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|
| All Australian Universities | English Academic Program / English Language Bridging courses | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) | English for Academic Purposes 3 Direct Entry Program (DEP) | DEP 80% or higher |
| Canning College | Certificate IV in University Access Program (UAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | EAP 2 Grade 90% or higher |
| HKU SPACE (University of Hong Kong) | English for Academic and Professional Purposes Part II (EAPP II) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English IV | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Kaplan International Perth | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | EAP 85% or higher |
| Language Links | English for IELTS and Academic Purpose (EIAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Milner International College of English | IELTS Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Cambridge Proficiency in English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Cambridge Advanced English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Murdoch College | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | 85% Overall with no macro skill less than 75% |
| Shenyang Institute of Engineering EAP (Articulation) | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Navitas English | Academic English IV | Level 3 with an Overall pass of 70% in each unit with overall mark of 70% for each skill |
| Perth International College of English (PICE) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Phoenix Academy | Academic English Program (AEP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | EAP Level 5 with ‘A’ grade in all skills, and ‘competent’ in Essay and Seminar |
| University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Insearch Academic English Program | Pass Academic English 6 |
| UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) | Academic Study Skills Bridging Course | B (75-79%) with no skill lower than 70% in Module 2 |
| Institution | Qualification | Undergraduate minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|
| All Australian Universities | English Academic Program / English Language Bridging courses | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) | English for Academic Purposes 3 Direct Entry Program (DEP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Canning College | Certificate IV in University Access Program (UAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| HKU SPACE (University of Hong Kong) | English for Academic and Professional Purposes Part II (EAPP II) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English IV | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Kaplan International Perth | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Language Links | English for IELTS and Academic Purpose (EIAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Milner International College of English | IELTS Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Cambridge Proficiency in English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Cambridge Advanced English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Murdoch College | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet entry |
| Shenyang Institute of Engineering EAP (Articulation) | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Navitas English | Academic English IV | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Perth International College of English (PICE) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Phoenix Academy | Academic English Program (AEP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Insearch Academic English Program | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) | Academic Study Skills Bridging Course | Does not meet English for direct entry |
Postgraduate courses
These postgraduate courses have specific or higher requirements.
| Institution | Qualification | Postgraduate minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|
| All Australian Universities | English Academic Program / English Language Bridging courses | Successful completion of an Academic English Language Bridging Course of a minimum of 10 teaching weeks full‐time duration or more, which satisfies the English Language entry requirements into degree level courses for that Australian University |
| Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) | English for Academic Purposes 3 Direct Entry Program (DEP) | DEP 75% or higher |
| Canning College | Certificate IV in University Access Program (UAP) | A minimum 6.6 - 7.4 – Credit (66% - 74%) for both Academic Communication modules for IELTS 6.5 (6.0) Education courses |
| English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | EAP 2 Grade 75% or higher |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English IV | Minimum score of C1+ with no band less than C1+ |
| Kaplan International Perth | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | EAP 70% or higher |
| Language Links | English for IELTS and Academic Purpose (EIAP) | Upper Immediate A level |
| Milner International College of English | IELTS Preparation Course | Successful completion of the course |
| Cambridge Proficiency in English Preparation Course | Successful completion of the course | |
| Cambridge Advanced English Preparation Course | Successful completion of the course | |
| Murdoch College | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | 75% Overall with no macro skill less than 65% |
| Navitas English | Academic English IV | Level 3 with an Overall pass of 65% in each unit with overall mark of 65% for each skill |
| Perth International College of English (PICE) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Attained a Level 8 of the Academic English |
| Phoenix Academy | Academic English Program (AEP) | CEFR C1 |
| TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | EAP Level 5 with ‘B’ grade in all skills, and ‘competent’ in Essay and Seminar |
| University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Insearch Academic English Program | Pass Academic English 5 |
| UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) | Academic Study Skills Bridging Course | B- (70-74%) with no skill lower than 65% in Module 2 |
| Institution | Qualification | Postgraduate minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|
| All Australian Universities | English Academic Program / English Language Bridging courses | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) | English for Academic Purposes 3 Direct Entry Program (DEP) | DEP 75% or higher |
| Canning College | Certificate IV in University Access Program (UAP) | A minimum 6.6 - 7.4 – Credit (66% - 74%) for both Academic Communication modules |
| English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English IV | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Kaplan International Perth | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Language Links | English for IELTS and Academic Purpose (EIAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Milner International College of English | IELTS Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Cambridge Proficiency in English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Cambridge Advanced English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Murdoch College | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | 75% Overall with no macro skill less than 65% |
| Navitas English | Academic English IV | Level 3 with an Overall pass of 65% in each unit with overall mark of 65% for each skill |
| Perth International College of English (PICE) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Phoenix Academy | Academic English Program (AEP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | EAP Level 5 with ‘B’ grade in all skills, and ‘competent’ in Essay and Seminar |
| University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Insearch Academic English Program | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) | Academic Study Skills Bridging Course | B- (70-74%) with no skill lower than 65% in Module 2 |
| Institution | Qualification | Postgraduate minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|
| All Australian Universities | English Academic Program / English Language Bridging courses | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) | English for Academic Purposes 3 Direct Entry Program (DEP) | DEP 80% or higher |
| Canning College | Certificate IV in University Access Program (UAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English IV | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Kaplan International Perth | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Language Links | English for IELTS and Academic Purpose (EIAP) | Advanced C level |
| Milner International College of English | IELTS Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Cambridge Proficiency in English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Cambridge Advanced English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Murdoch College | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet entry |
| Navitas English | Academic English IV | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Perth International College of English (PICE) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Phoenix Academy | Academic English Program (AEP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Insearch Academic English Program | Pass Academic English 6 |
| UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) | Academic Study Skills Bridging Course | B (75-79%) with no skill lower than 70% in Module 2 |
| Institution | Qualification | Postgraduate minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|
| All Australian Universities | English Academic Program / English Language Bridging courses | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) | English for Academic Purposes 3 Direct Entry Program (DEP) | DEP 80% or higher *Does not meet entry into Master of Applied Psychology (Professional), the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) due to registration standards |
| Canning College | Certificate IV in University Access Program (UAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | EAP 2 Grade 90% or higher *Does not meet entry into Master of Applied Psychology (Professional), the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) due to registration standards |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English IV | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Kaplan International Perth | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | EAP 85% or higher *Does not meet entry into Master of Applied Psychology (Professional), the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) due to registration standards |
| Language Links | English for IELTS and Academic Purpose (EIAP) | Advanced C level *Does not meet entry into Master of Applied Psychology (Professional), the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) due to registration standards |
| Milner International College of English | IELTS Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Cambridge Proficiency in English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Cambridge Advanced English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Murdoch College | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | 85% Overall with no macro skill less than 75% *Does not meet entry into Master of Applied Psychology (Professional), the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) due to registration standards |
| Navitas English | Academic English IV | Level 3 with an Overall pass of 70% in each unit with overall mark of 70% for each skill *Does not meet entry into Master of Applied Psychology (Professional), the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) due to registration standards |
| Perth International College of English (PICE) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Phoenix Academy | Academic English Program (AEP) | CEFR C1+ *Does not meet entry into Master of Applied Psychology (Professional), the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) due to registration standards |
| TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | EAP Level 5 with ‘A’ grade in all skills, and ‘competent’ in Essay and Seminar *Does not meet entry into Master of Applied Psychology (Professional), the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) due to registration standards |
| University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Insearch Academic English Program | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) | Academic Study Skills Bridging Course | B (75-79%) with no skill lower than 70% in Module 2 *Does not meet entry into Master of Applied Psychology (Professional), the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) due to registration standards |
| Institution | Qualification | Postgraduate minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|
| All Australian Universities | English Academic Program / English Language Bridging courses | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) | English for Academic Purposes 3 Direct Entry Program (DEP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Canning College | Certificate IV in University Access Program (UAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English IV | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Kaplan International Perth | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Language Links | English for IELTS and Academic Purpose (EIAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Milner International College of English | IELTS Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Cambridge Proficiency in English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Cambridge Advanced English Preparation Course | Does not meet English for direct entry | |
| Murdoch College | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet entry |
| Navitas English | Academic English IV | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Perth International College of English (PICE) | English for Academic Purpose (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| Phoenix Academy | Academic English Program (AEP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Insearch Academic English Program | Does not meet English for direct entry |
| UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) | Academic Study Skills Bridging Course | Does not meet English for direct entry |
