The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) at Kaplan Murdoch is a pathway programme for international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for a master's degree at Murdoch University. It is designed to strengthen academic, research, communication, critical-thinking and quantitative skills before students begin postgraduate study.

Key benefits include:

• Provides a structured pathway into selected master's degrees at Murdoch University.
• Helps students adapt to Australian postgraduate academic expectations.
• Strengthens academic English and communication skills.
• Develops research, writing, presentation and critical-thinking abilities.
• Builds quantitative skills in mathematics, statistics and data analysis.
• Develops intercultural communication skills for study and professional environments in Australia.
• Can be particularly useful for students whose previous qualification does not satisfy the direct master's entry requirements. 

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

Students complete five core units:

1. PQP001 Academic English
2. PQP002 Study and Research Skills
3. PQP003 Critical Thinking Skills
4. PQP004 Quantitative Studies
5. PQP005 Intercultural Studies.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The PQP does not have formal specialisations. Instead, it provides a common academic preparation pathway for selected master's degrees.

The current programme page lists pathways into:

• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Business Administration (Global)
• Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)
• Master of Business Administration / Master of Information Technology
• Master of Criminology
• Master of Sustainable Development
• Master of Community Development
• Master of Development Studies
• Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy.

Programme Highlights

• Postgraduate pathway programme.
• CRICOS code: 111519A.
• 1 trimester.
• 14 weeks overall.
• 13 teaching weeks plus 1 examination week.
• 5 core units.
• January, April and September intakes.
• Delivered at Murdoch University, Perth Campus.
• 2026 international tuition fee: AUD 14,750.
• Designed for international students who do not meet direct master's entry requirements.
• Pathways available to selected Murdoch University master's degrees.

Career Outcomes

The PQP itself is an academic pathway rather than a professional qualification, so it does not have independent graduate occupations or professional registration outcomes.

Its main outcome is progression into an eligible Murdoch University master's degree.

Depending on the subsequent master's degree, students may progress toward careers in areas such as:

• Information technology
• Business administration and management
• Professional accounting
• Criminology
• Sustainable development
• Community development
• Development studies
• Renewable and sustainable energy.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The latest publicly available 2026 information confirms that the PQP:

• Has three intakes: January, April and September.
• Runs for one trimester.
• Has five units.
• Has a 2026 international tuition fee of AUD 14,750.
• Has CRICOS code 111519A.
• Requires an Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or equivalent AQF Level 6 qualification.
• Requires IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.

International Student Visa Requirements

The PQP is CRICOS registered under 111519A and is available to international students. International students normally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500) for full-time study in Australia.

The Department of Home Affairs states that the Student visa allows eligible students to study in Australia and generally work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session.

Important requirements can include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Genuine Student requirement.
• Financial capacity evidence where requested.
• Overseas Student Health Cover.
• Health requirements.
• Character requirements.
• English-language evidence where required.
• Any additional documents specified by the Department of Home Affairs.