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 Laws / Bachelor of Arts
At Murdoch University you can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Arts.

Adding an arts degree to your law qualification will help you hone your communication and problem-solving skills to give you a competitive edge in your career.

The combination of a Law and Arts degree means you'll gain valuable additional skills to use in your future career, including presentation skills, media liaison, language skills or knowledge of polices and international relations.

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.Y
• ou 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