Depending on previous units taken, students may be required to take a unit in advanced research methods for 4 points of this coursework. Thesis - 12 points Each student is required to submit a dissertation. The Honours seminar will be assessed on an ungraded basis. A special feature of studying at Murdoch is the flexibility allowed in planning your degree. Many students choose to combine studies from various areas in order to increase their general knowledge and skills base.
Employers look for people who are broadly educated, as well as competent in specific areas.
Studying in two or more disciplines increases career prospects, extends your general level of education and allows you to pursue more than one interest. Individual units at Murdoch may be offered externally which removes timetable restrictions and increases students' choice. Many programmes can also be effectively combined as a full double major. These are taught on the main campus at Murdoch, although some units are also available on the Rockingham campus. Students may choose to spend only one day per week on the Rockingham campus where their units in Tourism are taught in a single block.