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20 Master's degrees offered by the university
Master of Professional Psychology
Gain the skills you need to become a highly skilled registered psychologist with a Master of Professional Psychology from Murdoch University.
Criminology
Make a positive impact on society by investigating criminal behaviour, why certain people commit crimes, their motivations and how to prevent it with Criminology from Murdoch University.
Counselling
Passionate about helping people navigate their mental health journey? Take the first step in developing professional competence for a career in counselling, or advance your current career with the knowledge from a Graduate Certificate in Counselling from Murdoch University.
Design Thinking
Take a human-centred approach to redefine problems and identify alternative strategies and solutions to almost any challenge with a Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking from Murdoch University.

Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership
Get the skills and expertise you need to become a leader in the ever-evolving and fast-growing health industry with the Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership at Murdoch University.

Master of Creative Arts Therapies
Learn how artistic expression can be a powerful healing tool and gain the clinical training required to become a professionally recognised Creative Arts Therapist with the Master of Creative Arts Therapies program at Murdoch University.

Applied Psychology (Professional)
If you’re working towards becoming a registered psychologist and have completed your fourth year, this Applied Psychology (Professional) course offered at Murdoch University provides you with the first step required in the 5+1 pathway.

Master of Criminology
Gain a competitive edge and learn specialised knowledge and advanced skills needed to respond to a wide range of tasks in the criminal justice system and the field of criminology with the Master of Criminology offered at Murdoch University.

Master of Food Security
Understand the strategies needed to ensure food security through sustainable agricultural practices with this Master of Food Security program offered at Murdoch University.
Graduate Diploma in Psychology - Advanced
If you’ve already completed an accredited three-year undergraduate degree in psychology, the Graduate Diploma in Psychology - Advanced from Murdoch University will meet the fourth-year accreditation component required to register as a provisional psychologist in Australia.

Master of Community Development
The Master of Community Development MA program offered at Murdoch University is for those wanting to make a difference through positive change to make their neighbourhood a better place.

Master of Counselling
Are you passionate about mental health and helping people through the most difficult of times? Become a professional counsellor by combining literature and research with practical training with this Master of Counselling program offered at Murdoch University.

Master of Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Become a highly skilled clinical psychologist that can provide services in assessment, treatment, research and evaluation, at the individual and system levels with this Master of Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology course at Murdoch University.
Community Development
A Graduate Diploma in Community Development from Murdoch University is for those wanting to make a difference through positive change and establish projects to make their neighbourhood a better place.
Master of Public Policy
Gain the analytical, theoretical and professional skills to pursue a career in government, non-profit and private sectors both in Australia and internationally with a Master of Public Policy from Murdoch University.
Counselling
Develop the professional skills to understand mental health practices and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives with Counselling from Murdoch University.

International Education
Are you passionate about the International Baccalaureate (IB) and international schooling? Take your career global with the International Education program at Murdoch University.

Master of Development Studies
This Master of Development Studies MA program from Murdoch University will prepare you for a range of experiences and roles in the sector, in Australia and internationally.

Master of Communication
Get the skills you need to become a master at strategic communications. Whether your goal is career progression, research or academia, a Master of Communication from Murdoch University is for you.
Web Communication
Interested in advancing your digital communication skills? Gain specialised knowledge in social media strategy, search engine optimisation, digital content strategy and web analytics with Web Communication from Murdoch University.