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Contents
About The University 3Welcome to Murdoch University 3Our
Locations 3Our Schools 3Our Purpose and Intent 3Our Values
3Governance 3
Officers of the University 5Support Services 6
Aboriginal Student Support 6Alumni Association 7Bookshop
7Careers and Employment 7Chaplaincy 7Child Care 7Counselling
8Equity 8Guild of Students 9Health Service 9Information Technology
at Murdoch 9International Student Support 9Library 11Library
Learning Common 12Occupational Safety and Health 12Student
Accommodation 12Student Learning Centre 12Transport and Parking
13
Study At Murdoch 14Admission Requirements 14The Credit Points
System 15Courses 15Unit Sets 16Units 17External Study
20Cancellation of Courses, Majors, Minors or Units 21Assessment and
Academic Progress 21Student Appeals 24Student Communication 24
Bachelor Studies: A General Guide 25Structure of Undergraduate
Bachelor Degrees 25Undergraduate Admission Requirements
25Application Process 26Majors 27Minors 27Units 28Foundation Units
28Skills Development Elective Units 29
Honours Studies: A General Guide 31Structure of Honours Degrees
31Application Process
31Withdrawal/Intermission/Transfers/Extensions 31
Postgraduate Studies: A General Guide 33Courses 33Admission
Requirements 33Application Process 33Enrolment 34Research
Candidature Academic Progress and Re-Enrolment 34
Assessment 35University Regulation 36Fees and Financial
Assistance 37
Fees Legislation 37Tuition Fees 37Higher Education Loan
Programme (HELP) 37Youth Allowance/Austudy/ABSTUDY 38Murdoch
Student Loans 39Scholarships 39University Medals 39Vice
Chancellor's Commendation for Academic Excellence 39School Prizes
39Faculty and School Prizes 40
Murdoch University Student Charter 41Graduate Attributes 43
University Access Courses 44University Access Courses: List
44University Access Courses: Details 45Enabling 45
K-Track 45OnTrack 45
Law 45Koora Kudidj Pre-Law Program 45
Media Studies 45Kulbardi Wangkiny Pre-Media Program 45
Veterinary Science 46Waardong 46
Bachelor and Honours Degrees 47Bachelor and Honours Degrees:
List 47Bachelor and Honours Degrees: Details 56Accounting 56
Accounting (BCom) 56Applied Accounting (BBusAppAcc) 57Honours in
Accounting (BCom(Hons)) 58
Animal Science 58Animal Science (BAnimSc) 58
Applied Events Management 60Applied Events Management
(BTourAppEvents) 60
Asian Studies 60Asian Studies (BA) 60Asian Studies (Specialist)
(BAsianSt) 62Honours in Asian Studies (BA(Hons)) 65Honours in Asian
Studies (Specialist) (BAsianSt(Hons)) 65
Australian Indigenous Studies 66Australian Indigenous Studies
(BA) 66Honours in Australian Indigenous Studies (BA(Hons)) 67
Banking 67Banking (BCom) 67Honours in Banking (BCom(Hons))
68
Biological Sciences 69Biological Sciences (BSc) 69Honours in
Biological Sciences (BSc(Hons)) 70
Biomedical Science 70Biomedical Science (BSc) 70Honours in
Biomedical Science (BSc(Hons)) 72
Biotechnology 72Biotechnology (BSc) 72
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Honours in Biotechnology (BSc(Hons)) 73Biotechnology + Commerce
74
Biotechnology (BSc) + Management (BCom), Biotechnology(BSc) +
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (BCom) 74
Business Information Systems 76Business Information Systems
(BSc) 76Honours in Business Information Systems (BSc(Hons)) 77
Business Law 78Business Law (BCom) 78Honours in Business Law
(BCom(Hons)) 79
Chemistry 79Chemistry (BSc) 79Honours in Chemistry (BSc(Hons))
81
Chinese Business 81Chinese Business (BCom) 81Honours in Chinese
Business (BCom(Hons)) 82
Chiropractic 83Chiropractic (BChiro, BSc) 83Honours in
Chiropractic (BSc(Hons)) 84
Commerce 85Commerce (BCom) 85
Communication and Media Studies 85Communication and Media
Studies (BCommun) 85Honours in Communication and Media
Studies(BCommun(Hons)) 86
Community Development 87Community Development (BA) 87Honours in
Community Development (BA(Hons)) 88
Computer Science 88Computer Science (BSc) 88Honours in Computer
Science (BSc(Hons)) 89
Conservation and Wildlife Biology 90Conservation and Wildlife
Biology (BSc) 90Honours in Conservation and Wildlife Biology
(BSc(Hons)) 91
Criminology 91Criminology (BCrim) 91Honours in Criminology
(BCrim(Hons)) 92
Cyber Forensics, Information Security and Management 93Cyber
Forensics, Information Security and Management(BSc) 93
Digital Marketing and Media 94Digital Marketing and Media (BDMM)
94Honours in Digital Marketing and Media (BDMM(Hons)) 95
Early Childhood Education 95Education (Early Childhood 0-8)
95
Economics 96Economics (BEcon) 96Honours in Economics
(BEcon(Hons)) 98
Education 98Education (BEd) [Early Childhood and Primary
Teaching](Four Years) 98Education (BEd) [Primary Teaching] (Four
Years) 100Education (BEd) [Primary, 1-10 Health and
PhysicalEducation] 103Education (BEd) [Secondary Teaching] (Four
Years) 106Education (Graduate) (BEd) [Primary Teaching] (Two Years)
108Education (Graduate) (BEd) [Secondary Teaching] (TwoYears)
110
Education + Australian Indigenous Studies 112Education (BEd)
[Primary Teaching] (Four Years) +Australian Indigenous Studies (BA)
112
Education + Sports Science 115Education (BEd) [Secondary
Teaching] + Sports Science(BSportsSc) 115
Engineering 117Electrical Power Engineering (BE) 117Engineering
(BE) + Commerce (BCom) 118Engineering (BE) + Science (BSc)
119Environmental Engineering (BE) 120Industrial Computer Systems
Engineering (BE) 122Instrumentation and Control Engineering (BE)
123Medical Engineering (BE) 124Renewable Energy Engineering (BE)
125
Engineering Technology 127Engineering Technology (BTech) 127
English and Creative Writing 128English and Creative Writing
(BA) 128Honours in English and Creative Writing (BA(Hons)) 129
Entrepreneurship and Innovation 130Entrepreneurship and
Innovation (BCom) 130Honours in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
(BCom(Hons)) 131
Environmental Management 131Environmental Management (BEnvMan)
131Honours in Environmental Management (BEnvMan(Hons)) 132
Environmental Science 133Environmental Science (BEnvSc, BSc)
133Honours in Environmental Science (BSc(Hons)) 134
Exercise Physiology 135Exercise Physiology (BSc) 135Honours in
Exercise Physiology (BSc(Hons)) 136
Extractive Metallurgy 136Extractive Metallurgy (BExtMet) 136
Finance 138Finance (BCom) 138Honours in Finance (BCom(Hons))
139
Forensic Biology 139Forensic Biology and Toxicology (BForensics)
139Forensic Biology and Toxicology (BForensics) + MolecularBiology
(BSc) + Biomedical Science (BSc) 141Honours in Forensic Biology and
Toxicology(BForensics(Hons)) 142
Games Art and Design 142Games Art and Design (BDMedia)
142Honours in Games Art and Design (BDMedia(Hons)) 143
Games Software Design and Production 144Games Software Design
and Production (BSc) 144Honours in Games Software Design and
Production(BSc(Hons)) 145
Games Technology 145Games Technology (BSc) 145Honours in Games
Technology (BSc(Hons)) 146
General Arts 146General Arts (BA) 146
History 147History (BA) 147Honours in History (BA(Hons)) 148
Hospitality and Tourism Management 149Hospitality and Tourism
Management (BCom) 149Honours in Hospitality and Tourism
Management(BCom(Hons)) 150
Human Resource Management 150Human Resource Management (BCom)
150Honours in Human Resource Management (BCom(Hons)) 151
Information Technology Management 152Information Technology
Management (BITMan) 152
Interactive Digital Design 153Interactive Digital Design
(BDMedia) 153
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Honours in Interactive Digital Design (BDMedia(Hons))
154International Aid and Development 154
International Aid and Development (BA) 154International Business
155
International Business (BCom) 155Internet Software Development
157
Internet Software Development (BSc) 157Honours in Internet
Software Development (BSc(Hons)) 158
Internetworking and Network Security 158Internetworking and
Security (BSc) 158Honours in Internetworking and Security
(BSc(Hons)) 159
Journalism 159Journalism (BCommun) 159Honours in Journalism
(BCommun(Hons)) 160
Law 161Common Law (BCL) 161Juris Doctor (JD) 162Law (Four-Year
Degree) (LLB) 164Law (LLB) + Other Bachelor Degree 166
Legal Studies 169Legal Studies (BLS) 169Honours in Legal Studies
(BLS(Hons)) 170
Management 171Management (BCom) 171Honours in Management
(BCom(Hons)) 172
Marine Science 172Marine Science (BSc, BMarineSc) 172Honours in
Marine Science (BSc(Hons)) 174
Marketing 175Marketing (BCom) 175Honours in Marketing
(BCom(Hons)) 176
Mathematics and Statistics 176Mathematics and Statistics (BSc)
176Honours in Mathematics and Statistics (BSc(Hons)) 178
Media 178Mineral Science 178
Mineral Science (BSc) 178Honours in Mineral Science (BSc(Hons))
180
Miscellaneous 180Double Degree Five Year 180Double Degree Four
Year 181
Molecular Biology 181Molecular Biology (BSc) 181Honours in
Molecular Biology (BSc(Hons)) 182
Nursing 183Nursing (BNurs) 183Honours in Nursing (BNurs(Hons))
184
Philosophy 184Philosophy (BA) 184Honours in Philosophy
(BA(Hons)) 185
Physics and Nanotechnology 186Physics and Nanotechnology (BSc)
186Honours in Physics and Nanotechnology (BSc(Hons)) 188
Politics and International Studies 188Politics and International
Studies (BA) 188Honours in Politics and International Studies
(BA(Hons)) 189
Psychology 190Psychology (BPsych, BA) 190Honours in Psychology
(BA(Hons)) 192Honours in Psychology (BPsych(Hons)) 192
Public Relations 194Public Relations (BCommun) 194
Honours in Public Relations (BCommun(Hons)) 195Radio 195
Radio (BMedia) 195Screen Production 196
Screen Production (BMedia) 196Honours in Screen Production
(BMedia(Hons)) 197
Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism 198Security, Terrorism
and Counterterrorism Studies (BA) 198Honours in Security, Terrorism
and CounterterrorismStudies (BA(Hons)) 199
Sociology 199Sociology (BA) 199Honours in Sociology (BA(Hons))
200
Sound 201Sound (BMedia) 201Honours in Sound (BMedia(Hons))
201
Sports Science 202Sports Science (BSportsSc) 202Honours in
Sports Science (BSportsSc(Hons)) 203
Sustainability 203Sustainability (BBus) 203Sustainability
(BSust) 205Sustainability Science (BSc) 206Sustainable Development
(BA) 207Honours in Sustainability Science (BSc(Hons)) 208Honours in
Sustainable Development (BA(Hons)) 208
Sustainable Energy Management 209Sustainable Energy Management
(BSc) 209Honours in Sustainable Energy Management (BSc(Hons))
210
Theatre and Drama Studies 210Theatre and Drama (BA) 210Honours
in Theatre and Drama (BA(Hons)) 211
Theology 212Theology (BA) 212Theology (BTheol) 213Honours in
Theology (BA(Hons)) 215
Tourism 215Tourism and Events Management (BA) 215Honours in
Tourism (BTour(Hons)) 216
Veterinary Science 217Veterinary Science (BVMS, BSc) 217Honours
in Veterinary Biology (BSc(Hons)) 219
Web Communication 219Web Communication (BDMedia) 219
Minors 222Minors: List 222Minors: Details 224Accounting
224Animal Biology 224Anthropology 224Applied Events Management
225
Applied Events 225Applied Statistics 225Asian Languages 225Asian
Studies 226Australian Indigenous Studies 226Biomedical Science
227Business Economics 227Business Law 227Community Development
228Conservation Biology 228Creative Writing 228
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Criminology 228Cyber Forensics 229Developmental Psychology
229Ecosystem Management 229Education 229
Education Studies 229Energy Studies 230Environmental Issues
230Ethics 230Events 231Fisheries Science 231Forensic Biology
231Gender Studies 232Health Psychology 232Human Anatomy 232Human
Resource Management 233Inclusive Education 233Indigenous
Sustainability 233Infection and Immunity 234Issues in Global
Development 234Journalism 234Legal Studies 235Literature
235Management 235Marine Biology 236Marketing 236Mass Communication
236Mathematical Modelling 237Media Studies 237Modern Social History
237Molecular Biology 238Nutritional Biochemistry 238Organic
Chemistry 239Organisational Psychology 239Philosophy 239Photography
240Physics and Nanotechnology 240
Physics 240Politics 241Pollution Science 241Public Policy and
Management 241Public Relations 241Radio 242Science Communication
242Screen Production 242Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism
243Social Psychology 243Sociology 243Software Development 243Sound
244Sustainable Development 244Theatre and Drama Studies 244Tourism
244
Graduate and Postgraduate Courses 246Postgraduate Coursework
Degrees and ProfessionalDoctorates: List 246Postgraduate Research
Degrees: List 251Graduate and Postgraduate Courses: Details
253Accounting 253
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting 253Master of
Professional Accounting 253
Asian Languages 254
Graduate Certificate in Asian Languages 254Asian Studies 254
Postgraduate Certificate in Asian Studies 254Postgraduate
Diploma in Asian Studies 255Master of Arts in Asian Studies 256
Business Administration 258Postgraduate Certificate in Business
Administration 258Postgraduate Certificate in Business
Administration(MasterClass) 258Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Administration 259Master of Business Administration (MBA) 259Master
of Business by Research 261MBA in International Business
(MBAIntBus) 261Doctor of Business Administration 263
Chinese Law 263Postgraduate Certificate in Chinese Law 263
Communication and Media Studies 264Master of Arts in
Communication Management 264
Community Development 265Postgraduate Certificate in Community
Development 265Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development
265Master of Arts in Community Development 266
Counselling 266Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling
266Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling 267Master of Counselling
268
Development Studies 268Graduate Certificate in Development
Studies 268Master of Development Studies 269
Dispute Resolution 270Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution
270
Drama Teaching 271Graduate Certificate in Drama Teaching 271
Early Childhood Education 271Graduate Certificate in Early
Childhood Education 271Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood
Education and Care 272Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
and Care 272
Education 273Graduate Certificate in Education Studies
273Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Specialisations)
273Postgraduate Certificate in International Education inSchools
275Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) 276Graduate Diploma in
Education (Secondary) 278Graduate Diploma in Education Studies
281Master of Education (Coursework) 285Master of Education
(Research) 287Doctor of Education 288
Employment Relations 289Postgraduate Certificate in Employee
RelationsManagement 289Postgraduate Diploma in Employee Relations
Management 290
Energy and the Environment 290Postgraduate Diploma in Energy and
the Environment 290
Energy Studies 292Postgraduate Certificate in Energy Studies
292Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Studies 293Master of Science in
Renewable Energy 293
Engineering 295Master of Engineering 295
Environmental Assessment and Management 295Postgraduate
Certificate in Environmental Assessment andManagement 295
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Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Assessment andManagement
296
Environmental Science 297Master of Science in Environmental
Science 297
Extractive Metallurgy 298Graduate Diploma in Extractive
Metallurgy 298
Gifted and Talented Education 299Postgraduate Certificate in
Gifted and Talented Education 299
Health 299Postgraduate Certificate in Health Management,
Qualityand Leadership 299Postgraduate Diploma in Health Management,
Quality andLeadership 300Master of Health Management, Quality and
Leadership 301
Human Resource Management 302Postgraduate Certificate in Human
Resource Management 302Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource
Management 303Master of Human Resource Management 303Doctor of
Human Resource Management 304
Inclusive Education 305Graduate Certificate in Inclusive
Education 305
Information Technology 306Postgraduate Certificate in
Information Technology 306Graduate Diploma in Information
Technology 307Postgraduate Diploma in Information
TechnologyManagement 307Postgraduate Diploma in Internetworking and
Security 308Master of Network Management and Security 308Master of
Science in Information Technology 309Doctor of Information
Technology 311
International Affairs 312Master of International Affairs 312
Journalism 313Postgraduate Certificate in Journalism
313Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism 314
Law 315Postgraduate Certificate in Construction Law 315Master of
Laws by Research 315
Local Governance 315Master of Arts in Local Governance 315
Mathematics Teaching 316Graduate Certificate in Mathematics
Teaching 316
Media Production 317Postgraduate Certificate in Media Production
317Postgraduate Diploma in Media Production 317
Midwifery 318Master of Midwifery (Specialisation) 318
Migration Law 318Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration
Law andPractice 318
Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation 319Postgraduate Certificate
in NeuromusculoskeletalRehabilitation 319Postgraduate Diploma in
NeuromusculoskeletalRehabilitation 320
Nursing 320Postgraduate Certificate in Community
NeurologicalNursing 320Master of Advanced Nursing 321
Organisational Human Resources and Safety 321Postgraduate
Certificate in Organisational Human Resourcesand Safety 321
Personal Program 322Master by Personal Program 322
Philosophy 323Graduate Certificate in Philosophy 323
Plant Biosecurity 323Graduate Certificate in Plant Biosecurity
323Graduate Diploma in Plant Biosecurity 324Master of Plant
Biosecurity 325
Psychology 325Postgraduate Diploma in Consultancy Psychology
325Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology 326Master of Applied
Psychology + Doctor of Philosophy 327Master of Applied Psychology
in Clinical Psychology 328Master of Applied Psychology in
Organisational Psychology 329Doctor of Psychology in Clinical
Psychology 330Doctor of Psychology in Organisational Psychology
331
Public Policy and Management 332Graduate Certificate in Public
Policy and Management 332Master of Public Policy and Management
333
Public Relations 334Postgraduate Certificate in Public Relations
334Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations 335
Research Degrees--General 335Master of Philosophy 335Research
Masters (with Training) 336Doctor of Philosophy 337
Science Teaching 338Graduate Certificate in Science Teaching
338
Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism 338Postgraduate
Certificate in Security Studies 338
Sports Science 339Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Chiropractic
339Master of Clinical Sciences 339Master of Sports Science 340
Sustainability 340Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainability
340Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainability 341Master of Arts in
Asian Sustainable Development 343Master of Arts in Education for
Sustainability 344Master of Arts in Sustainability 345Master of
Arts in Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning 346
Tertiary and Adult Education 346Graduate Certificate in Tertiary
and Adult Education 346Graduate Diploma in Education (Tertiary and
Adult) 347
Theology 347Master of Ministry 347
Veterinary Science 348Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary
Studies inConservation Medicine 348Postgraduate Certificate in
Veterinary Studies in SmallAnimal Practice 349Postgraduate
Certificate in Veterinary Studies in SmallAnimal Practice
(International) 349Master of Veterinary Studies in Conservation
Medicine 350Master of Veterinary Studies in Small Animal Practice
351Master of Veterinary Studies in Veterinary Surveillance
351Doctor of Veterinary Medical Science 352
Units 353Teaching Periods 353Units: List 354Units: Details
393
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About the University 2013 3
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About the University
WELCOME TO MURDOCH UNIVERSITY
Murdoch University is a research-led university with a
reputation forworld class research in select areas of knowledge.
Our researchersengage with significant social and scientific
challenges of our timethat include: climate change, food security
and production,infectious diseases, mental health, politics and
governance.Additionally, we have a reputation for excellence in
teachingfuelled by our enthusiasm for research and the
dissemination ofnew knowledge for the benefit of our communities
both locally andabroad.
Named after prominent Australian academic and essayist Sir
WalterMurdoch, we began operations as the state's second university
in1973, and accepted our first students in 1975.
Murdoch University prides itself on being a University
whose19,000 students and 1500 staff are free thinkers, with a
strongdesire to discover, to reach their full potential and to use
theirimagination to make a difference.
Members of the Murdoch University community strive to make
agenuine, positive difference to the world around us. This
desiredrives our research, our teaching and our community
engagement.It is the impetus that excites and motivates our
students to becomedreamers, discoverers and doers, that elicits
high quality teachingand that spurs our researchers to achieve at
the cutting edge oftheir fields.
The University offers both undergraduate and postgraduate
courseswith offshore partner institutions in Singapore, Malaysia
and Dubaiwith over 5000 students enrolled in transnational course
offerings.
OUR LOCATIONS
Located just 14 minutes by train from the centre of the
WesternAustralian state capital of Perth, and eight kilometres east
of theport city of Fremantle, the Murdoch University South Street
campusis the largest university campus in Australia and the
peacefulbushland setting makes it one of the most beautiful. The
other twoWestern Australian campuses are located in the Cities
ofRockingham and Mandurah. Address details, phone numbers andmaps
are available for the three campuses.
Murdoch University also has International Study Centres
inSingapore, Malaysia and Dubai.
OUR SCHOOLS
Within our Schools, our students are currently enrolled in
morethan 200 undergraduate and postgraduate programs
includingveterinary science, law, teaching, psychology, business,
sportsscience, environmental and energy sciences, molecular
biology,engineering, computer science, nursing, english and
creative arts,communication and media.
Murdoch University takes a flexible approach to learning,
providingscholarships and a number of admission pathways, plus a
range ofinternal and external study options to help our students
fit studyaround their work and lifestyle commitments. The
adaptableundergraduate degree structure means students can broaden
theirqualifications and their choice of careers by taking a double
or eventriple major.
Murdoch also embraces diversity — we are a university where
over2000 overseas students from 90 countries have chosen to
furthertheir education.
OUR PURPOSE AND INTENT
Murdoch University will continue to be a
comprehensiveresearch-focused university, with high levels of
scholarshipinforming quality teaching. Through demonstration of
leadership ininnovation and excellence, Murdoch will develop its
students to betheir best and its staff to achieve their potential,
and contribute to aknowledge society where Australia's economic and
cultural vitalityare central. Achievement of this intent will be
sustained by:
Ensuring students can study flexible courses by flexible means
ina supportive and engaging learning environment
Developing graduates with skills and attributes which willenable
them to participate successfully and effectively in society
Focusing research endeavour into strategic research themes
thatprovide for future strength and emphasis
Enhancing Murdoch's culture of innovation
Continuing to build the quality and reputation of the
University
OUR VALUES
Murdoch's values are an intrinsic part of the University
culture.These values give a sense of identity and a continuing
context forall its activities:
Equity and Social JusticeSustainabilityGlobal
ResponsibilityInnovation and Entrepreneurship.
GOVERNANCE
The governing body of the University is the Senate. The Senate
ispredominantly a lay body with a total membership of 19, and
ischaired by the Chancellor. The role of the Senate is to oversee
thedevelopment and adoption of strategic initiatives, plans and
keypolicies, and to monitor and review Murdoch's
overallperformance.
The Vice Chancellor is the chief executive officer and
academicprincipal, and is responsible to the Senate for the
University'smanagement.
Academic Council is the senior academic body of the University.
Itdetermines academic policy, decides which courses of study will
beoffered, awards degrees and other qualifications, awards
theUniversity Medals, and institutes five-yearly reviews of
teaching andresearch within each School. Membership of the Council
is drawnwidely from across the University, and includes
electedrepresentatives of academic and general staff, and
students.
The Murdoch University Act provides for the Guild of
Studentswhich is 'an organised association for the furthering of
the commoninterests of its members and shall be a recognised means
ofcommunicating between its members and the Senate'.
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The University is organised into eight Schools:
ArtsEducationEngineering and Information TechnologyHealth
ProfessionsLawManagement and GovernancePsychology and Exercise
ScienceVeterinary and Life Sciences
Each School has a Dean who is responsible to the Vice
Chancellor,through the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), for the
academicand managerial leadership of the School.
A School Committee is responsible for advising the Dean on
areasincluding the School's strategic plans and directions, new
academicofferings, teaching and research resources and School
policies. TheCommittee is comprised of the Dean, the Chair of the
School'sLearning and Teaching Committee, plus other members in
anadvisory role and members as occasionally co-opted.
A number of administrative offices support the Schools,
including:
Academic Registrar's OfficeCampus and Facilities Management
OfficeCommercial Services OfficeDevelopment and Communications
OfficeFinance OfficeHuman Resources OfficeLibrary and Information
Services OfficeResearch and Development OfficeUniversity
Registrar's Office
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Officers of the University
Visitor
His Excellency the Governor of Western Australia
Chancellor
Terry C. Budge, BEcon Monash, FAICD, SF Fin, FAIM
Deputy Chancellor
Eva Skira, BA(Hons) NSW, MBA Geneva, SF Fin, FAICD, FAIM
Vice Chancellor
Professor Richard Higgott, BA, MSc Lond., PhD Birm., FRSA,
AcSS
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
Professor Ann Capling, BA York (Can.), MA Calg., PhD Tor.
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research)
Professor David Morrison, MA Sheff., PhD Wales
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Professional Services)
Mr Jon Baldwin, BA(Hons) C.Lancs., MBA Open(UK), Hon
DLittUMIST
President, Academic Council
Associate Professor David Holloway, BCom W.Aust., MBA
W.Aust.,PhD Murd.
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Support Services
ABORIGINAL STUDENT SUPPORT
Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre
'Kulbardi: Wings to Fly'
Yorl koorliny Kulbardi mia mia. Nidja noonookurt nyinniny
kadadjinnykowee wallak.
Translated from the Noongar language, this means "Come here
tothe Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre. This is where you sit, learn,
laughand share". These words are symbolically associated with
theKulbardi Aboriginal Centre and are intrinsic to its history.
Established in 1988, the Aboriginal Education Unit transformed
tothe Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre in 1996, having been renamed bythe
late Munyari (Elder Ralph Winmar), who gave his respectedcounsel
for the name that means magpie in the Noongar language.
Kulbardi is located on the grounds of Murdoch University's
SouthStreet campus, and has offices and study facilities on
theRockingham and Peel campuses. Kulbardi offers more than
juststudent support and courses of study, it offers:
Friendship and cultural strength in a safe, supportive
andfriendly environment for students;
Scholarly leadership in Australian Indigenous studies; and
Cultural leadership for the University.
One of Kulbardi's main objectives is to encourage
increasedparticipation in tertiary education by Indigenous
students. Kulbardiprovides educational pathways into both
pre-tertiary andundergraduate studies. Kulbardi is one of two
non-academicorganisational units (AOU) in the University to offer
courses of studyto students. In 2009, the Bachelor of Arts in
Australian IndigenousStudies (AIS) was relocated to Kulbardi. This
has expandedKulbardi's range of academic offerings and its student
and staffprofiles.
Kulbardi's objectives are strongly supported by the physical
facilitiesand staff of Kulbardi that encourage student
interaction,camaraderie and cultural support — all critical
elements to facilitatetertiary study aspirations of students.
Kulbardi now proudly caters for the needs of Indigenous
andnon-Indigenous students enrolled in its range of courses.
Tutorial Assistance (ITAS)
ITAS is a tutorial assistance program funded by the Department
ofEmployment, Education and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) underthe
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Policy(AEP).
Tutorial assistance is available to all Aboriginal or Torres
StraitIslander students who are enrolled, or are about to enrol in
aformal education or training program and are assessed as
beinglikely to benefit from tuition in terms of increased
participation andimproved educational outcomes.
For further information or to apply for ITAS support please
contactKulbardi.
Student Body (MAISA) and GuildRepresentation
All Indigenous students at Murdoch are represented by theMurdoch
Aboriginal and Islander Student Association (MAISA),which is
responsible for Indigenous student rights and facilitatingregular
social functions. An elected member of MAISA alsorepresents the
Indigenous student population on campus via theMurdoch Guild.
Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships
The Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship program is anAustralian
Federal Government initiative that aims to provideassistance to
Indigenous Australians who would like to access highereducation,
particularly those who need to relocate from rural andremote areas
to access an approved higher educationundergraduate or enabling
course. There are several types ofIndigenous Commonwealth
Scholarship available with differenteligibility criteria. For
further information see:
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/ScholarshipsCommonwealth
Study
Admission into courses run through the Kulbardi Centre is
availablevia two methods:
Direct entry: applicants gain entry through completing WACE
andgaining an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
(schoolleavers), or sitting the Special Tertiary Admissions Test
(STAT)(mature-age applicants), or providing evidence of previous
tertiarystudy.
Alternative entry: in addition to the ATAR and mature-aged
entrythe Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre encourages Indigenous people
whomay not have had an opportunity to complete formal schooling
toapply for admission into tertiary study. At Kulbardi,
alternativeentry pathways are provided that do not necessarily take
intoaccount your educational background.
The K-Track course is designed for Indigenous people who
areinterested in university study but cannot meet the
entryrequirements. Successful completion of K-Track provides
studentswith entry into the OnTrack enabling program at Murdoch;
aftercompletion of OnTrack students can apply for entry into a
range ofundergraduate courses offered by the University. For
furtherinformation see the University Access Courses section of
thisHandbook.
Australian Indigenous Studies (AIS) is a dynamic and exciting
fieldof enquiry. This course explores a range of contemporary
issuesaffecting Australian Indigenous peoples' life experiences
andaspirations. It provides students with opportunities to engage
withthe resilient nature of Australian Indigenous cultures
andcontemporary forms of Indigenous cultural expression,
includingsong, dance, story, art, film and theatre. A range
ofinterdisciplinary conceptual tools is utilised, including
critical racetheory and emerging Indigenous critical theory, to
further theproject of decolonising knowledges on and about
Indigenouspeoples. Students also examine personal and national
identity, andthe relationship between these and Aboriginality.
The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre routinely offers a unique unit
thatcelebrates Noongar culture, community, and people. The only
oneof its kind in Western Australia, Bullargar Katitjin —
Learning
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Together provides an opportunity for students to
experience'cultural immersion'. This unit attracts international
students toMurdoch University for the opportunity to experience
andunderstand the place and culture of the oldest people
andtraditional owners of the South West of Western Australia —
theNoongar people. Students meet with Noongar elders andcommunity
members through places of significance to the Noongarpeople.
Contact
Advice about applying for alternative entry can be provided by
theKulbardi Student Support Coordinator.
Telephone (08) 9360
2128/[email protected]://goto.murdoch.edu.au/Kulbardi
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Graduates of Murdoch University are automatically part of
ourgrowing worldwide alumni family. The Office of Alumni
Relationsstays in contact with over 50,700 graduates through our
monthlyE-Newsletter and a biannual print magazine, InTouch. We host
andsponsor alumni events, including family fun days,
networkingevenings, career seminars, reunions and public lectures
that areheld locally and internationally over the year. Our
MurdochUniversity Distinguished Alumni Awards recognise
outstandingprofessional, community service and personal
achievements byMurdoch University alumni.
Many Murdoch services can continue to be used
followinggraduation, including career and employment assistance,
freecampus parking, continued membership of the University
Libraryand discounts at the University Bookshop and the Sports
andRecreation Centre. One of the most important things for alumni
todo is to provide any new email and mailing address to the
AlumniRelations Office as all our communications and event
invitationsrely upon accurate and up-to-date contact details.
Many Murdoch alumni find it rewarding to donate their time
andexpertise to help current students. The Murdoch
e-MentoringNetwork Linkedin group is an on-line group exclusive to
currentMurdoch students and alumni of Murdoch University that helps
tomake the change from study to the workplace easier. Go to
thee-MentoringNetwork page to join both open group discussions
aswell as one-to-one Linkedin messages with an alumni e-Mentor.
To discover how you can link into the Murdoch global network
andenjoy continuing involvement with your university alumni, go
tothe Alumni Relations Office at:
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Alumni/
BOOKSHOP
The Bookshop caters for students, staff and the general
community.
The South Street campus Bookshop is located to the north of
theRefectory building on the northern side of campus, and is
accessiblefrom South Street (park in car park 3 or 4). Business
hours are8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Telephone (08) 9360 2540Facsimile (08) 9310 7365
The Rockingham campus Bookshop is located on Level 1 of
theAdministration/Common Teaching Building at the beginning ofeach
semester: see the Bookshop web site for details.
Telephone (08) 9360 7048Facsimile (08) 9360 7096
Peel campus text books are sold from the administration
andinformation reception at Peel campus at the beginning of
eachsemester: see the Bookshop web site for details.
[email protected]://goto.murdoch.edu.au/Bookshop
CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT
The Careers and Employment Centre assists Murdoch students
andalumni to take an active role in their own career
development.Located on Bush Court in the Refectory Building, the
Careers andEmployment Centre's resource library contains a variety
ofresources for researching potential employment markets as well
asinformation on interview preparation, work experience,
graduateand vacation employment and how to write and prepare
resumesand selection criteria. Professional Career Advisors are
also availableto help students and alumni with all career
andemployment-related queries, as well as presenting a number
ofjob-preparation workshops throughout the year.
The Careers and Employment Centre manages a web-basedprogram
CareerConnect. All Murdoch University students andalumni are
encouraged to register with CareerConnect to accessup-to-date
information on job vacancies, application resources
andemployment-related events, including an e-mentoring programwhere
students can connect with Murdoch Alumni.
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/CareerConnect
CHAPLAINCY
The University provides a Chaplaincy service to both students
andstaff with guidance and counselling of a spiritual or personal
naturebeing available.
For current contact details, location and worship times,
visit:
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/Chaplaincy-0
CHILD CARE
The South Street campus has a high quality child care centre
that isused by students, staff and community members. The
centreprovides care for 48 children, aged six months to five years.
Thecentre is a not-for-profit, community-based service run by a
parentmanagement committee. The professional team at
MurdochUniversity Child Care Centre provide play experiences which
expressthe Australian Early Years Learning Framework.
Due to the quality and popularity of the service there is a
waitinglist in some age groups. Places are available on a full-time
orpart-time basis from January to December each year. Bookings
areessential.
Telephone (08) 9360 2610
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http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/ChildCareCentre
COUNSELLING
The University offers a free confidential counselling service to
allstudents enrolled internally at the University.
Experienced,professional counsellors are available to assist with
personal,relationship and study-related problems.
Students bring a variety of problems to counselling. These
varyfrom stress and mood concerns to personal issues like
homesickness,shyness, and relationship and family issues. Alcohol
and substanceuse can present challenges for students and help is
availablethrough the Counselling Service. Support is also provided
inassociation with the Student Learning Centre.
The Counselling Service provides help in one to one settings
andalso in safe and friendly group workshops. These group
workshopsusually involve providing help with common issues such
asdepression and stress. The Counselling Service is also involved
inhealth promotions such as national mental health week,
stress-lessday, and nicotine and alcohol-use awareness.
Students can access the Counselling Service for the first
timewithout an appointment simply by walking into the Health
andCounselling Centre on the South Street campus any weekdaymorning
between 9.15am and 11.00am. After completing somepaperwork and a
wait time, a counsellor can be seen for a briefsession. A follow-on
appointment is made if needed. The Healthand Counselling Centre is
located in south-west corner of BushCourt on the South Street
campus, easily identifiable by its sky bluesurrounds. The South
Street campus service is open to Rockinghamand Peel students. For
students of Rockingham and Peel campuses,a Counsellor attends each
campus for one day a week.Confidentiality is assured.
Telephone (08) 9360
2293http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/CounsellingServices
EQUITY
Equal Opportunity and Social Justice
Murdoch University is committed to equal opportunity and
socialjustice principles, policy and practice through embedding
socialjustice into academic business, maintaining an environment
freefrom discrimination and supporting the diverse needs of
studentsand staff.
Murdoch provides a range of services to ensure a
welcomingenvironment that supports equality of opportunity in
access forprospective students and in the support services provided
tostudents.
The Equal Opportunity and Social Justice area advises the
Universityof its responsibilities and strategic considerations in
relation toequal opportunity and social justice and supports the
integration ofthese into the academic learning environment.
Students and staffrequiring information on the University's equal
opportunity andsocial justice initiatives, resources and customised
diversity andintercultural awareness training should contact the
Manager forGender Equity, Diversity and Social Justice on:
Telephone (08) 9360 2639
or visit the Equal Opportunity and Social Justice web site:
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/EOSJ
Discrimination
The learning environment supports cultural diversity by
providingservices responsive to individual needs.
Murdoch rejects inappropriate distinctions on the grounds of
race(colour, ethnicity, national origin, nationality or descent),
sex,pregnancy, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender
history,family responsibility, family status, political conviction,
religiousbelief, disability or medical condition. The elimination
of all formsof direct and indirect discrimination is fully endorsed
by the Senate,the Vice Chancellor, and all members of University
management.Sexual harassment and racial harassment are prohibited
in allaspects of University life.
Students and staff requiring information on the University's
equalopportunity policies, procedures for handling equity
complaints orother policies pertaining to harassment and
discrimination shouldvisit the Human Resources Office web site:
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/EqualOpportunityTelephone (08) 9360
7230
If you experience discrimination or harassment, trained staff
whocan advise you are listed on the Human Resources Office web
siteabove.
Students can also contact Equity and Social Inclusion staff:
Telephone (08) 9360 6084
Students who have other grievances or appeals should visit
theStudent Complaints web site:
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/StudentComplaints
Students and staff with disabilities
The University welcomes applications from people with a
disabilityor medical condition and is committed to increasing and
enhancingopportunities for access to higher education and
graduateemployment.
Students can access information and support by contacting
theEquity and Social Inclusion Office on:
Telephone (08) 9360 [email protected]
Services and facilities available at the University include
accessibleparking bays, library assistance, alternative examination
and testarrangements, access to specialised study equipment,
assistivetechnology, lecture notes and liaising with staff.
Furtherinformation about the disability support program is
available indifferent formats on request.
Enquiries concerning employment or support for staff
withdisabilities should be directed to the Human Resources
Office:
Telephone (08) 9360 [email protected]
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Equity and Social Inclusion
Murdoch University supports a number of programs that
ensureaccess to tertiary study and support for people from
educationallydisadvantaged backgrounds.
For information on the two school access programs Tertiary
OptionsProject and Access Southwest, contact Equity and Social
Inclusionon
[email protected]://goto.murdoch.edu.au/AdmissionPathwaysTelephone
1300 MURDOCH (1300
6873624)http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/AskMurdoch
Equity and Social Inclusion staff offer social support
andinformation to equity entry students, with particular emphasis
ontheir transition into the tertiary environment. A sessional
service isprovided to students at the University's Peel and
Rockinghamcampuses.
The Equity and Social Inclusion Office also encourages
therecognition of and support for students from all
diversebackgrounds to ensure a positive engagement with university
life.
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/EquitySocialInclusionSouth Street
campus: Economics, Commerce and Law Building,Room ECL1.015; easy
access parking (ACROD) is at the top ofCar Park
7b:http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/EquityLocationPeel and Rockingham
campuses: telephone (08) 9360 6084 forappointments
GUILD OF STUDENTS
Murdoch Guild is the student representative association for
allstudents of Murdoch University and the recognised channel
ofcommunication between the student community and the
University.
Students automatically become Basic Guild members unless
theyspecifically opt out of membership; this enables them to
berepresented by the Guild. Students also have the choice
ofpartnering with the Guild and becoming Financial members;
thisentitles them to the full range of the Guild's support
services,programs and discounts.
The Guild is run for students by students and relies on the
creativityand energy of students, to work well, respond to real
needs andachieve great things. Students can get involved in the
Guild inmany different ways: by attending any Guild event, joining
a Clubor Collective, getting involved in a campaign or nominating
for aposition on the Guild Council.
The Guild represents its members both within the University as
wellas to external bodies such as government. Within the
University,Guild representatives sit on University Boards and
Committees toadvocate for and express the concerns of the student
body. TheGuild provides assistance for students in disputes such as
appealsagainst unit grades or cases of sexual or racial
discrimination, andrepresents student views and opinions to
government departmentson issues such as Youth Allowance, Austudy
and other Centrelinkpayments.
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/Guild
Murdoch Guild Services
Murdoch Guild provides services to students to assist with just
abouteverything at Murdoch, and runs facilities that offer
choice,discounts, and fun to Guild members! This includes Student
Diary,Metior magazine, the Guild Shop, Student Common Space,
theSecond Hand Book Exchange, Tutoring program, the Sports
andRecreation Centre, scholarships and book subsidies, Murdoch
GuildTavern, Sir Walter's Café, Café Kadjininy, Secondhand
ComputerProgram and many events and activities throughout
semester.
HEALTH SERVICE
The University is committed to supporting students to live
healthylives. At the South Street campus, the University nurses
provide afree health service to students. There is also emergency
attentionfor staff and visitors.
Visiting medical doctors attend at the Health and
CounsellingCentre on weekdays and may be seen by appointment.
Studentswho have a Medicare card can access one of the sessional
medicaldoctors on a bulk-billed basis. International students are
able toreceive a rebate from their private healthcare provider.
During semester breaks staff may seek one-off appointments to
seeone of the visiting doctors on a 'fee for service' basis. These
visitingdoctors are not able to function as a staff member's
generalpractitioner.
The Health and Counselling Service coordinates a number of
healthawareness and improvement programs including
quit-smoking,healthy-eating, vaccination and mental health
awareness. First aidassistance is provided by trained first-aiders,
and is available on allof the University's campuses. At Peel and
Rockingham campuses,information on local doctors' clinics in the
vicinity of each campus isavailable at Student Services
offices.
Telephone (08) 9360
2293http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/HealthServices
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT MURDOCH
The IT Service Desk provides a walk-in IT Service Counter,
locatedon Level 2 of the Library Learning Common at the South
Streetcampus. The IT Service Counter provides assistance to all
Murdochstudents and staff.
All students and staff, including those located at other
campuses,can contact the IT Service Desk as follows:
Telephone (08) 9360
[email protected]://goto.murdoch.edu.au/ITServiceDesk
The IT Services web site contains up to date information about
thecurrent status of critical services and systems. Visit the web
site tolearn more about problems and resolutions that may have
alreadybeen reported. Use the IT Services Knowledgebase to find
articleson topics such as wireless access, computer labs and access
andpasswords, or login to the Online Support service.
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/KnowledgeBase
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT
Murdoch University is a Registered Provider of Education
Servicesand Training as stipulated under the Commonwealth
EducationServices for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 (as amended
in2007) and the Western Australian State Education Service
Providers(Full Fee Overseas Students) Registration (ESPRA) Act
1991. TheUniversity's Institutions and Courses for Overseas
Students (CRICOS)Provider Code is 00125J.
Full details of the ESOS Act and the National Code of Practice
canbe found at
http://www.aei.gov.au/regulatory-information/Education-Services-for-Overseas-Students-ESOS-Legislative-Framework/ESOS-Act/Pages/default.aspx
Details of the ESPRA Act, including details of the State
GovernmentConciliator, can be obtained from the Student Centre.
Use of Personal Information
Information provided by students to the University may be
madeavailable to Commonwealth and State agencies pursuant
toobligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the related National
Codeof Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of
Educationand Training to Overseas Students 2007.
Contact Details
All international students are required to keep Murdoch
Universityinformed of their current Australian residential address.
This mustbe done within seven days of arrival in Australia and
within sevendays of any subsequent change of address. Any changes
to contactdetails should be updated via MyInfo.
Keeping the University informed of current contact details
fulfils theobligation to update the Department of Immigration
andCitizenship (DIAC), Condition 8533 of a Student Visa; failure to
dothis is a breach of the visa conditions.
Only a student's Home address should be recorded as
theResidential Address, not a Post Office Box address. Students are
alsorequired to provide and maintain their emergency contact
details inMyInfo. To update contact details, access MyInfo via:
https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MyInfo
Changes to Approved Study Programs
Completing studies within the timeframe ofstudent visa
International students are obliged, under the terms of their
StudentVisa, to maintain a study load that will see them complete
withinthe duration specified on the visa. It is expected that a
student willmaintain a full-time study load (12 credit points per
semester).However, students are able to reduce their study load in
certainconditions approved by staff in The Student Centre.
Studentsintending to amend their study program by changing
unitselections or withdrawing from units, decreasing the number
ofunits being studied or changing a unit's mode of study
frominternal to external must contact The Student Centre prior
tomaking any changes. Information and advice will be provided
thatwill ensure the integrity of the Student Visa and the study
program.
Course Transfer
If an international student wishes to change their course of
studythey must submit a Course Transfer form. See:
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/StudentForms
After a decision has been made, the student will be notified
inwriting. Changing the course of study may have an impact uponthe
student's visa, and students may be required to apply for a newvisa
if the duration of study has been extended. If an
internationalstudent is given permission to change their course of
study theymust contact The Student Centre for advice regarding any
changeto student visa requirements.
Intermission of Enrolment (deferral or suspensionof studies)
If an international student wishes to intermit their studies
they cando so under Murdoch University regulations (carefully
read'Intermission of Enrolment' in the Study at Murdoch section of
thisHandbook). However, the Department of Immigration
andCitizenship (DIAC) does not permit international students to
deferfor more than six months, and then only on medical grounds.
DIACalso expects deferred and intermitted students to return to
theirhome country for the period of their deferral, although
exceptionscan be made to this requirement in exceptional cases.
Internationalstudents wishing to intermit their studies should
contact TheStudent Centre for advice regarding the implications of
theintermission on their student visa.
Withdrawal of Enrolment
If an international student wishes to withdraw from the
University,they can do so by completing and submitting a 'Change
ofEnrolment/Address' form. Before submitting the form they
mustcontact The Student Centre to discuss the implications of
thewithdrawal on their student visa. The form can be obtained
from:
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/StudentForms
Transferring to another Educational Provider
The National Code of Practice (2007) does not allow
internationalstudents to transfer educational providers within the
first six monthsof their course of study. Students wishing to do so
must submit arequest in writing to The Student Centre for a Letter
of Release. Ifthe request is granted, a Letter of Release will be
provided. If therequest is denied, students have the right to
appeal in writing.
Students who have already been enrolled at the University for
morethan six months need to:
1. Seek advice from The Student Centre prior to withdrawing2.
Upon approval, Students need to withdraw from all units viaMyInfo3.
Fill out a 'Complete Withdrawal from Course' form4. Submit the
completed form to The Student Centre.
The form can be obtained from:
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/StudentForms
Academic Progress
The University is required to monitor the academic progress of
eachinternational student at the end of each study period. This
isundertaken as part of the Board of Examiners where all students
areassessed against relevant academic progress rules. Students
whohave failed to meet satisfactory course progress are
notified.
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If a student is to be excluded from their course or from
theUniversity, there are significant implications for the student's
visa.The University is required to report the student to DIAC for
failureto meet satisfactory academic performance; this may result
in thestudent visa being cancelled and a three-year embargo put in
place.
Students to be excluded from the University will be notified
inwriting and will have 20 working days in which to lodge an
appealbefore the exclusion is put into effect or a report made to
DIAC.Whilst the relevant internal appeal process is undertaken
theenrolment is maintained. If no appeal is submitted within
20working days or all appeals have been unsuccessful, the
Universityis required to report the unsatisfactory academic
progress to DIAC.
International students concerned about their academic progress
orinterested in further information and advice on this monitoring
andreporting process are advised to contact The Student
Centre.Murdoch University also has an intervention strategy
thatinternational students can access if they are failing units and
wantsupport. This is recommended for all students on probation
status.Under this strategy international students can discuss their
studyperformance and plans with any of a number of support staff,
andagree to a tailored study plan. Further details can be obtained
fromThe Student Centre.
Appealing to an External Agency
International students studying at Murdoch University on a
studentvisa have the right to access an external agency for appeals
if theyare not satisfied that the University's internal complaint
and appealprocess has been conducted fairly. The primary body is
the WesternAustralia Ombudsman. The Ombudsman is independent
andexternal to the University and does not charge any fee for
theservice.
Normally, the Ombudsman will only consider whether theUniversity
has followed its own policies and procedures andwhether the
handling of a case has been fair and reasonable. TheOmbudsman does
not make a new decision to replace the decisionmade by the
University (for example, as to what the academic resultfor a unit
should be). However, as a result of an investigation, theOmbudsman
may recommend that the University reconsider thecase.
All complaints to the Ombudsman need to be made in writing,
butinitial enquiries about making a complaint may be made
bytelephone; ask to speak to an Enquiry Officer.
Contact details for the Ombudsman are:
Ombudsman Western AustraliaPO Box Z5386 St Georges Terrace PERTH
WA 6831Telephone (08) 9220 7555, or free call 1800 117000
(outsidethe metropolitan area)Facsimile (08) 9325
[email protected]://www.ombudsman.wa.gov.au
International students can also discuss any grievance, or
seekadvice, from the Western Australian Conciliator for
InternationalStudents. This is also a free service provided through
the WesternAustralian State Government. More information can be
found at:
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/InternationalStudents
Extension of Student Visa
International students may need to extend their student visa for
avariety of reasons. It is important to remember that DIAC
typicallyexpects students to complete their studies within the
timeframe oftheir student visa. However, extensions are possible in
manycircumstances. Once a student realises that they will not be
able tocomplete their studies within the time allowed on their
student visa,they should contact The Student Centre to discuss the
effects thismay have on their current student visa, or on the
extension of theirstudent visa in the future.
LIBRARY
The Library provides students with a friendly, engaging
andprofessional service to support their learning and
researchobjectives, and to equip them with the skills to negotiate
today'sinformation maze and engage in a lifetime of learning.
The Library supports learning and research by providing
focusedcollections, training and assistance in the use of
informationresources, information services, and an environment
conducive towork and study. Library services are available at all
three Murdochcampuses. The Peel campus is supported through the
John TonkinCollege Library and Resource Centre and the University's
PeelLearning Common.
Library staff are available to help students discover and
utilise awide range of printed and electronic resources. Training
programsare conducted throughout the year, and support materials
areavailable on the Library web site and in print. Within the
Libraryand Learning Common at the South Street campus, Library
staffwork alongside staff from Student Learning, First Year
Experience,IT Services and Murdoch Print to provide a range of
services andsupport.
The Library has extended opening hours during teaching
andvacation periods. Services and resources are available 24 hours
aday through the Library web site, which enables students to
searchthe Murdoch Library catalogue and the catalogues of
otheruniversity libraries, request materials which are out on loan,
checktheir borrower record, request items from other library
collections,and search many useful databases and Internet sites. A
chat service,Online Librarian, is available over extended hours to
answerstudents' enquiries.
For students who prefer to carry out their research on campus,
alarge number of computers are available in the Library.
WirelessInternet access is available throughoutthe South Street
campus andRockingham campus Libraries. Printing, copying and
scanningfacilities are available at competitive prices at all
campus libraries.The Library also provides group study facilities.
The South Streetcampus Library has a number of group study room
forpostgraduate students and a small number of carrels for
privatestudy for postgraduate research students.
Additional services are provided for students enrolled in
externalcourses who live at a distance from any campus.
A disabilities facility located in the Libraries at the South
Street andRockingham campuses provides access to a range of
equipment andfurniture. Designated Library staff are also available
to assist withidentification and collection of resources.
The Library has reciprocal agreements with all other
Australianuniversity libraries. Murdoch students and staff may join
thoselibraries by presenting proof of current enrolment or
employment.
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/Library
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LIBRARY LEARNING COMMON
The Murdoch University Learning Common is a
uniquely-designedlearning facility that brings together key
services and resources insupport of student learning. Located at
the South Street campusLibrary, the Library Learning Common is
spread over two levels onthe Library North Wing and Link levels 2
and 3.
The Learning Common provides over 180 computers, many ofwhich
are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The computersare in
various configurations including stand-up 'counter style' forquick
access to check the Library catalogue, 'classroom mode' forteaching
and self-study use, and 'group study mode' whichsupports those
working on group projects. The Learning Common isalso a wireless
hotspot; study benches and tables with power areavailable so that
students can use their devices.
The Learning Common seating arrangements reflect student
needs,whether for study or just for hanging out and catching up
withfriends. Casual, booth and group seating are all in place,
andtutorial and group study rooms can be used for project work.
The First Year Experience Office, Study Skills Plus Office,
StudentLearning Centre, Murdoch Print, IT Service Counter, the
LibraryReference desk, and Enquiry and Loans desks are all located
withinthe Learning Common. The Learning Common experience
isenhanced with refreshments available from Café Kadjininy and
theadjacent Sir Walter's Café. The Veterinary Sciences Library at
theSouth Street campus also has a Learning Common which is open
24hours 7 days per week for Veterinary Science students. The
LibraryLearning Common at both the Rockingham Library and the
Peelcampus also provide computers and a variety of study spaces
andcasual seating. Student support is provided at regular times
byLibrary and Student Learning staff.
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/LearningCommon
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Murdoch has a safety and health management system in place
forthe management of Occupational Safety and Health. Integral to
thisis a commitment to provide a safe working environment to
allmembers of the University community as outlined in the OSH
PolicyStatement.
As part of the hazard management system, a hazard and
incidentreporting system is on the OSH web site.
The University is committed to ensuring that its students,
staff,contractors and visitors are not exposed to tobacco smoke in
itsbuildings and vehicles.
A total smoking ban is in place at Peel and Rockingham
campuses.The prohibition includes but is not limited to
allUniversity-controlled buildings, all open areas of each campus,
allUniversity vehicles and boats, and other areas designated as
nosmoking areas by signage.
The South Street campus has a partial/restricted area smoking
ban.Smoking is prohibited in all University-controlled buildings,
allopen areas of campus, all University vehicles and boats and in
areasdesignated as no smoking areas by signage.
Professional advice, support and services are available
inoccupational safety and health, OSH risk management, auditing
toAustralian Standards 4801:2001 [OHSMS], Worksafe
Assessmentstandards and ISO 9001:2000 Quality Standard.
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/OSH
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Murdoch University offers on-campus accommodation at
MurdochUniversity Village. Accommodation at the Village fills
quickly andthe University recommends that applications be submitted
as soonas possible.
Off-campus housing is available through an Off-Campus
HousingReferral Service.
Murdoch University Village
Murdoch University Village is located in lush native bushland on
thewestern end of the South Street campus. The Village offers a
diverserange of one- to eight-bedroom apartments for over 830
students,including a choice of modern one-, two- and
five-bedroomapartments opened in 2009. All apartments are fully
furnished andself catered, featuring kitchens, lounge areas,
bathrooms andbedrooms (with the option of ensuite, single, double
and twinshare). Residents are expected to provide their own bed
linen andcrockery (these can be purchased from the Village on
arrival). Arange of accessible accommodation options for students
withdisabilities is also available.
Student life is an integral part of the Murdoch University
Villageexperience. On-site facilities have been designed to enhance
thestudent lifestyle and include a brand new swimming pool,computer
laboratory, recreation room, student lounge, televisionroom, study
centre and beach volleyball and basketball courts.
An extensive event program offers activities to support
social,academic and personal development, from movie nights to
studygroups and cooking classes. If residents need help, a
friendlyResident Assistant (RA) team is available to provide
support, helpstudents settle into the community and adjust to life
in Australia.RAs, staff and/or security are on site 24 hours a
day.
Visit the web site below for more information or to apply
online.
Murdoch University VillagePO Box 1055Canning Vale WA
6970Telephone (08) 9360 2909Facsimile (08) 9360
[email protected] http://www.murdochuv.com.au
Off-Campus Housing
The Off-Campus Housing Referral Service provides assistance
inmatching the needs of students to a comprehensive list of
privateaccommodation, shortly after students' arrival in Perth.
Arrangements can be made for applicants to view
accommodation,usually up to three properties, selected on the basis
of informationthat applicants provide after their arrival. Students
should ensurethey have temporary accommodation arranged if they
intend tosource more permanent accommodation after arrival.
STUDENT LEARNING CENTRE
The Student Learning Centre (SLC) provides academic advice
andsupport for students and staff in the areas of learning and
teaching.It helps both undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework
andresearch) students to acquire the language and academic
skillsrequired for success at university. These include academic
literacy,numeracy and study skills, which are provided in the
context ofstudents' tertiary studies. Support is also provided for
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entering university through alternative entry programs
andspecialist help is available for students for whom English is a
SecondLanguage (ESL).
The Student Learning Centre offers a range of general
electiveunits:
Introduction to University Learning (TLC120), focuses on
theculture and expectations of university, the nature of
knowledge,and understanding your self as a learner. The unit is
basedbroadly in the Social Sciences and Humanities;
Writing Academic English (TLC121), is designed for ESL
studentsfrom all areas and explores the reading and writing
strategiesand conventions that will enable you to become
effectivecommunicators at university ;
Rocket Science: Academic Skills for Science Students
(TLC123),balances practical and theoretical knowledge to
enhancestudents' scientific report writing skills. The unit is
aimed atscience students (all Physical and Life Sciences,
includingPsychology;
Academic Communication and Critical Literacy (TLC220),develops
and refines academic communication and literacy skillsfor success
at university. This unit enables a deeperunderstanding of
communicating within the Social Sciences andHumanities
framework.
From University to Workplace (TLC277), provides a theoreticaland
practical knowledge to enhance students' careerdevelopment and
their transition to the culture of theworkplace.
In addition, the Student Learning Centre offers the
OnTrackpre-university enabling program for students who have
experiencededucational disruption or disadvantage.
Finding the Student Learning Centre
South Street campus: Library, North Wing, Level 4For more
information, or to make an appointment, telephone(08) 9360 2142, or
email [email protected].
Rockingham campus: Library, Level 2, Room LL2.0.8 — SaraVeitch
(08) 9553 7085
Peel campus: Building 101, Room 1.022 — Phil Arena(08) 9582
5530
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/StudentLearningCentre
TRANSPORT AND PARKING
Public Transport
Regular bus services connect to and from the South Street
campus.The Perth–Mandurah railway line passes near the South
Streetcampus on its way south from Perth city centre to Rockingham
andMandurah, where bus connections are available.
Further information on public transport, including an
onlinejourney planner, can be obtained from TransPerth:
http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Parking
Staff, students and commercial tenants wishing to park a
vehicle(other than a motorcycle) on the South Street campus
mustpurchase and display a University parking permit through
TheStudent Centre or online from:
Staff: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/ParkingPermitsStudents:
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/GettingYourParkingPermit
Staff working and students enrolled (50 percent or more) at Peel
orRockingham campuses are entitled to a free Green parking
permit.These permits can be obtained from The Student Centre at
therelevant campus on production of proof of
enrolment/employment.
Murdoch University Village residents, staff and visitors with
avehicle are required to obtain and display a relevant permit.
Coupons valid for single-day parking are available from
TheStudent Centre.
Visitors' pay-and-display parking is available at various
locations atthe South Street campus for $2 per hour.
Speed detection radars are used for the safety of University
patrons.
Infringements are issued for breach of University Parking
andTraffic By-Laws.
ACROD and Easy Access Bay Temporary Parking
Holders of an ACROD sticker do not need to apply for a
parkingpermit. Staff, students and visitors need to display a valid
ACRODsticker when parking in the nominated blue Easy Access
bays.
A student or staff member with a disability or medical
conditionmay apply at the Equity and Social Inclusion Office for
temporaryparking in an Easy Access bay. Supporting documentation
isrequired.
Easy Access Bays are located in all car parks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9on South Street campus, close to buildings. They may only be
usedby staff, students, commercial/tenant staff and visitors with
ACRODpermits and staff and students with Murdoch Blue Temporary
EasyAccess (Accessible) parking permits. These bays are not to be
usedas a pick up/drop off service.
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/Parking
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Study at Murdoch: A General Guide
This is a summary description for general guidance.
Furtherguidance is included in subsections below, specifically
relevant tobachelor studies, honours studies, and postgraduate
courseworkstudies.
It is important that students also read the legislation relevant
totheir studies so that they are familiar with all of the
requirements.For guidance refer to the University Regulation
section of thisHandbook.
Further information on all of these topics can be obtained from
TheStudent Centre.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for admission are asked to provide evidence of
theirsuitability to undertake a university education. In many cases
thisevidence will be based on previous performance at secondary
orpost-secondary level (for undergraduate studies). However,
forthose courses into which admission is competitive, there may
beadditional criteria and there may be limits on the number of
placesavailable.
As requirements for admission to postgraduate-level studies
canvary greatly, applicants are advised to refer to the Graduate
andPostgraduate Courses section of this Handbook. The
applicationprocess gives an applicant the opportunity to
demonstratesuitability and to make the best possible case for
admission.
All applicants need to prove their competency in English
language.
More specific details on application processes can be found
below.
Mid-Year Admission
Murdoch University's most significant intake of students occurs
atthe beginning of each year. However, in recent years there has
alsobeen a mid-year intake into some courses; these
studentscommence their courses at the beginning of Semester 2.
Note that not all units are available in each semester.
Mid-yearadmission may result in an extension to the
recommendedminimum duration of the course, based on unit
availability.
Applications for mid-year admission should be directed to
TheStudent Centre.
Special Requirements
A number of courses have special requirements. For
example,National Criminal History Record Check or Working with
ChildrenCheck. For details of such requirements, refer to the
Courses sectionof this Handbook.
Special Requirements for Admission to TeacherEducation
Courses
The Western Australian Department of Education and the
WesternAustralian College of Teachers (WACOT) have the right to
determine'fit and proper persons' to enter and practice in schools
in WesternAustralia. For the protection of students, education
authorities havethe legal right to exclude people from school
premises. This powerwill be exercised in cases of serious or
frequent criminal conviction,and may also be exercised in cases
where children are thought tobe at risk for any reason.
Therefore, all applicants offered a place in teacher
educationcourses must obtain a National Criminal History Record
Checkthrough the WA Department of Education's screening
agency,CrimTrac. Although a criminal record does not necessarily
precludean applicant from employment as a teacher, the WA
Department ofEducation has advised that convictions:
of a violent or sexual nature; or
where the victim was under 18 years of age; or
for dealing in or trafficking illegal drugs
will almost certainly rule out the possibility of teaching in a
school,regardless of when the offence(s) occurred.
Information about obtaining a National Criminal History
RecordCheck will be sent by Murdoch University to all applicants
offered aplace in the Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary or
Secondary),the Bachelor of Education (Graduate) (Primary or
Secondary) or theundergraduate Education courses. The University
will require asuccessful applicant's mandatory check prior to the
studentcommencing their first placement. There will be a cost to
thestudent in obtaining the mandatory checks.
In particular, full-time Graduate Diploma or Bachelor of
Education(Graduate) students should note that their placement in a
schooloccurs early in February, and so they should apply for their
Checkimmediately on receipt of an offer from the University.
Applicantswho wish to obtain an application form in advance of
being madean offer may do so by contacting the University, the
WADepartment of Education or the Tertiary Institutions Service
Centre.
Applicants should note that if they apply for a check and do in
facthave a conviction relating to offences such as those above, the
WADepartment of Education will place this information on a
databaseand make it available to other authorities.
For further details about this requirement, on a confidential
basis,applicants can contact the WA Department of Education:
Telephone (08) 9264 4391
As well as a criminal record check, everyone applying to teach
musthave a Working with Children Check as part of the
legislativerequirements of the Working with Children (Criminal
RecordChecking) Act 2004. Application forms can be obtained from
WAPost Offices the School of Education School Experience
Office(Room 2.002, Level 2, Education and Humanities Building).
Murdoch University's Working with Children Check Policy
isavailable at:
https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/policy/WorkingWithChildren
Further information on the Working with Children Act and
Workingwith Children Checks, is available at:
http://[email protected]
Advanced Standing
As part of the admissions process the University will
considerprevious post-secondary and tertiary studies for advanced
standing,in accordance with relevant legislation. For more
information, referto the University Regulation section of the
Handbook.
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Credit refers to a reduction in the credit points required to
completea Murdoch course on the basis of recognised prior learning.
Itusually shortens the time required to complete the course.
An exemption removes the requirement for a particular unit to
betaken. An exemption recognises that a student has
completedlearning/study elsewhere that substantially duplicates the
content ofa Murdoch unit which is a requirement of their Murdoch
course.
For further information on Advanced Standing, refer to:
http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/AdvancedStanding
THE CREDIT POINTS SYSTEM
Study at Murdoch is based on a system of credit points. Most
unitshave a value of 3 or 4 credit points. The guideline adopted by
theUniversity in determining the number of credit points
representedby each unit is that the usual full-time student load in
a standardsemester is 12 credit points. One credit point reflects
an averagestudent workload of 50 hours. Thus a unit with a value of
3 creditpoints should engage roughly a quarter of a student's
availabletime and effort. This is an inclusive estimate, including
all lectures,tutorials and/or laboratory classes, personal reading,
andassignments required for the unit.
Full-time and Part-time Study
A full-time student normally enrols for 12 credit points in
eachsemester, or 24 credit points in each academic year. Students
mustbe enrolled in at least 9 credit points in a semester to be
regardedas full-time; those whose enrolment is below 9 credit
points at anystage in the semester may no longer be eligible for
Centrelinksupport. For Centrelink purposes units are nominally
either inSemester 1, which includes all units with a census date
between 1January and 30 June, or in Semester 2, which includes all
units withcensus dates between 1 July and 31 December. The only
exceptionsare full-year and straddle units, which are split equally
between thetwo semesters. Students in receipt of Centrelink support
shouldcheck with Centrelink direct if they have concerns
regardingeligibility for support, as the rules governing
eligibility can change.
Students may enrol on a part-time basis. There are difficulties
inoffering units involving laboratory sessions outside normal
workinghours. Students who foresee difficulty in attending units
duringnormal working hours should consult the teaching timetable
inplanning their unit enrolment.
Full Degree International Students
International students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit
pointsin a semester to be regarded as full-time. Those
internationalstudents whose enrolment is below 12 credit points
must contactthe International Student Support team in The Student
Centre, asthey may not be satisfying the conditions prescribed for
a studentvisa.
Non Degree Study Abroad International Students
Non degree students seeking one or two semester based
StudyAbroad students transferring academic credit back to their
homeUniversity must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit points and
amaximum of 12 credit points in a semester to be regarded
asfull-time. Those students taking more than 12 credit points
mustcontact the International Student Support team in The
StudentCentre, as further charges will apply.
COURSES
A course is a combination of coherent units approved by
AcademicCouncil that leads to a particular qualification. The
requirement ofan undergraduate course includes the requirements of
the awardplus the requirements of the major.
Australian Qualification Framework
The Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) is Australia's
nationalpolicy for regulated qualifications delivered in all
education sectors.Murdoch University offers qualifications at AQF
Levels 7 to 10.
Academic Chairs
An Academic Chair is a member of academic staff responsible for
acourse, major or minor. A student taking
multiplecourse/majors/minors may have to liaise with several
AcademicChairs.
Each undergraduate course/major and any associated minors,
andeach postgraduate course in the University has an Academic
Chairwho is able to counsel students in any matter relating to the
course,major or minor and their enrolment in it, including unit
selections,academic progress and the possible consequences of
intermittingstudy.
Enrolment
It is students' responsibility to enrol in accordance with the
relevantregulations, requirements of their course/major and
officialdeadlines.
Enrolment of New Students
Successful applicants for admission to Murdoch University
willreceive an offer letter that includes all of the information
needed tobe able to accept the offer online. Enrolment information
isemailed to students upon acceptance and includes advice on howto
complete an enrolment.
Applicants who are not immediately offered admission will
beadvised and invited to The Student Centre to discuss ways in
whichthey may be admitted in the future.
Course Advice Sessions and Orientation
Course and academic advice sessions are offered to all
newundergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. The
sessionscommence in early February in what is referred to as
OrientationWeek (O Week). Students are encouraged to attend the
SchoolWelcome and Course Advice Session relevant to their
intendedcourse of study. If students are studying more than one
degree it ishighly recommended that they attend both course advice
sessions.It is an opportunity to meet the academic staff in the
course, and tohear about the enrolment options available at
Murdoch.
O Week is held in the week before the beginning of Semester and
isan important part of a successful university life. The week
isdesigned to assist students to prepare for their studies, as well
as tointroduce them to the sporting, cultural and social activities
on offerat Murdoch University.
A series of important lectures and workshops cover topics such
asFirst Year Experience, Computer Usage on Campus, Learning
Skills,Student Services and Supports, Planning Your Career, and
Campusand Library tours. There will also be a general advice
session forexternal students during O Week, however students should
notethat this is not a Course Advice Session.
Full details of the O Week program will be forwarded to
newundergraduate students and made available at:
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http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/Orientation
For those students who commence studies in a
trimester,Orientation and Course Advice will take place on day 1 of
theteaching period.
Re-Enrolment of Existing Students
Current students who intend to re-enrol for any study in 2013
arerequired to complete their enrolment by 14 December 2012.
Thereis no guarantee of re-enrolment for any students who seek
tore-enrol after the deadline. A fee may be charged for
latere-enrolments.
Students should enrol in all units they intend to study during
theacademic year. This will assist the University in timetabling
and inproviding sufficient teaching resources for students.
Students whodo not enrol in second semester units by the end of May
may alsobe charged a late re-enrolment fee.
All students are expected to re-enrol through MyInfo, except for
thefollowing:
Students who are registered as having no access to the
Internetare sent re-enrolment forms in November each year;
Honours students are re-enrolled by The Student Centre;
Research students will be re-enrolled by the Graduate
ResearchOffice on the basis of their Annual Progress Report;
Not-for-award students are required to re-apply for
enrolmenteach year through The Student Centre.
MyInfo can be accessed via:
https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MyInfo
Courses Subject to Restriction
Selection of Majors and Minors
Students are able to manage their selection of and enrolment
inmost majors and minors through the online enrolment
facility,MyInfo. Postgraduate coursework students can manage
theirspecialisation (where appropriate) through MyInfo.
Where a major is subject to restriction, adding it as a second
majoris subject to permission being granted by the Academic
Chair;students seeking to add that major or transfer into it must
apply viaThe Student Centre. Applications are considered at the end
of eachsemester. Closing dat