Program Overview

Foundation Studies prepares you for a successful transition to degree-level study, providing a pathway to the first year of study of a bachelor’s degree at Murdoch University.

This course is suited to you if you:

• Need an entrance qualification for Murdoch University
• Want to accelerate your university preparation after Year 11, or equivalent
• Want to change your degree stream after Year 11, or equivalent

Course Structure
For Foundation Studies you will complete eight units over two study periods, studying a combination of core and elective units. The units you will undertake will be determined by your chosen degree. All students must complete the two English units and at least one unit from each Discipline Group.

Each unit of study builds concepts from an introductory level through to university entrance level. The units are designed to develop your learning techniques as well as bridging gaps in your unit knowledge.

• English
  • Essential Australian Studies
  • Introduction to Academic Communication
• Mathematics
  • Introductory Mathematics
  • Mathematics for Science
• Science and Technology
  • Information Technology for Academic Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
• The Arts
  • Introduction to Media
  • Media Production
• Business and Legal Studies
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Economics

Leading to: Bachelor of Arts
Develop the kind of communication, creative-thinking and interpersonal skills that will make you highly employable across a range of careers.

You could be a tourist in your own city to get a new perspective. You could study community development or international aid – or learn to put your creative thinking to work for government agencies, corporations or organisations anywhere in the world.

The Bachelor of Arts embraces new directions in teaching and practice-based learning to train the thinkers and researchers of the 21st century. Many of the biggest and most vital issues we face today are about human society and the human condition. How can we understand who we are, how we want to live, or what kind of society we want to create, without the insights, knowledge and skills provided by the humanities?

Major: International Aid and Development

This course explores the challenges and the changing approaches to international aid by government, multilateral organisations and non-government aid agencies.

You’ll focus on key issues such as poverty reduction, governance, capacity building, and participatory approaches. The course will equip you to be an effective development practitioner in international and cross-cultural settings. The emphasis will be on community-level engagement and tools and skills for project management and participatory development practice.

3 reasons to study International Aid and Development at Murdoch

• Take on international aid and development volunteering projects which will count towards your academic credit.
• Work with local and international organisations on real projects as part of our work integrated learning program.
• You can expand your skill set and boost your career prospects by studying this degree with minors in Asian Studies, Gender Studies or Sustainable Development.

What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• Understanding international politics
• Creative ways to work with community
• International aid and development in practice
• Sex and gender matters
• Sustainable urban communities