Open Universities Australia students

Learn more about the administrative aspects of studying with us via OUA, including information about study plans and when you'll get your results.

If your query isn’t already covered, you can also ask us a question.

myMurdoch is your student portal where you’ll find information on studying at Murdoch and the support available to you.

Note: enrolment and withdrawal from subjects (units) can only be managed through OUA's Student Hub, not via Murdoch systems. 

Prepare to be a successful online learner with tips on planning your days at home, plus find advice from current students.

You can also access our range of online resources and services for support your learning and wellbeing.

myMurdoch Learning (LMS) is where you’ll access all your online learning. You can access the LMS after you have set your Murdoch password and email address.

Find out more about myMurdoch Learning and other learning technologies that you'll use during your studies.

You can access digital and print resources through our Library and if you’re in WA, apply for a library card.  

Learn how you can access accessibility support while studying at Murdoch.

Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100) is a compulsory unit which provides an orientation to academic integrity and needs to be completed by all students studying at Murdoch.

A pre-requisite waiver may be required if you have completed pre-requisite study with another institution.

If you are intending to complete your degree with Murdoch, you need to register your degree so that records and communication are up-to-date. Registering and paying the registration fee can be done online, or by downloading the PDF form below and following the instructions.

Exams are no longer run in-person via OUA exam services. Your final assessment will be online. Specific information will be available for your unit in myMurdoch Learning (LMS).

Read more about online exams.

Find out what to do if you need to defer or delay your final assessment due to special circumstances.

In addition to registering your intention to complete a Murdoch University degree using the Degree Registration Form, you will need to follow other steps to ensure you are ready to graduate. A graduation check can be undertaken once your course completion date is updated, or you can contact via MyAnswers.

If you are a student who is enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place and/or accessing a HELP loan to defer fees, you need to be aware of the Job-Ready Graduates Program requirements. You will find more information here.

OUA’s Student Hub is your first point for all administration, support and enrolment information. It’s dedicated support section ensures help is always close by if you ever need it.

Note: enrolment and withdrawal from subjects (units) can only be managed through the Student Hub, not via Murdoch systems.

See OUA key dates for both application and enrolment deadlines. Murdoch offers:

• undergraduate units during OUA study periods
• postgraduate units during OUA study periods or Murdoch semesters
• non-award (FlexiTrack) units during autumn, winter-spring and spring-summer terms.

Murdoch offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and non-award courses and units via OUA. Refer to this information to choose your next unit with us.

Note: Please ensure you are following entry requirement information provided. In particular, you should complete Level 1 subjects before enrolling in Level 2 or above.

OUA students can choose to study single subjects (units) or take Commonwealth supported places (depending on availability).

Learn more about students loans and Commonwealth supported places.

Find answers to common questions about studying via OUA.