Murdoch College is a higher education pathway provider located on the Murdoch University Perth Campus in Western Australia. It offers pre?university preparation programmes that help international students build academic knowledge, English skills, and study confidence before entering a bachelor’s degree at Murdoch University. The college provides a supportive learning environment with smaller class sizes and direct transition pathways into undergraduate study.

 

Why Study the Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC)?

The Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) is ideal if you:

• Do not meet direct school?leaving (Year 12) academic requirements for a Murdoch University bachelor’s degree.
• Need to improve your academic foundation and English language skills before university.
• Want to change your intended degree stream before starting a degree.
• Prefer a structured academic pathway tailored to Murdoch University entry standards.
• Seek a smoother entry into many undergraduate degrees except highly selective programs such as Veterinary Science and Education (for Veterinary, alternate entry pathways may apply).

 

Programme Structure & Subjects

MUPC comprises 9 academic units across three trimesters that include:

Core Academic Units

These are units relating to academic foundations and communication skills most students take:

• Foundational Academic English

• Essential Australian Studies

• Introduction to Academic Communication

• Introductory Mathematics

• Mathematics for Science

• Information Technology for Academic Studies

 

Discipline?Focused Units

Depending on your intended university bachelor’s major, you choose relevant electives such as:

• Computer Science

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Introduction to Media

• Media Production

• Accounting

• Management

• Economics

 

Disciplines & Specialisations

The MUPC prepares you for entry into a range of undergraduate degree fields at Murdoch University, including:

• Business & Commerce (e.g., Management, Accounting)
• Information Technology & Computing
• Science & Engineering Foundations
• Arts & Media
• Economics & Social Sciences

 

Progression & University Entry

• On successful completion with minimum progression score requirements (typically >50?% in all subjects), you gain direct entry to the first year of most bachelor’s degrees at Murdoch University.

 

Highlights & Benefits

• Comprehensive academic preparation for university study at Murdoch.
• Develops English language, communication, maths, and discipline knowledge.
• Flexible electives tailored to your future degree.
• Direct progression into Murdoch University bachelor programmes.
• Scholarship support and academic guidance for international students.

 

Career Outcomes

Although MUPC itself is not a career qualification, it enables you to enter an undergraduate degree that can lead to careers across:

• Business, Marketing & Management
• IT & Computing
• Science & Research
• Communication & Media
• Economics & Social Services

 

Visa Requirements

International students enrolled full?time in MUPC must apply for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500). Typical visa prerequisites include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
• Proof of funds (tuition + living costs)
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Valid passport and academic records

 

Latest Updates & Requirements

• MUPC entry generally requires IELTS 6.0 overall (bands 5.5+) for English proficiency.
• Academic requirements vary by country; refer to the official entry table.
• Both standard and accelerated MUPC options are offered — choose based on your academic & English levels.