Parents and families

How to prepare your teen for university

Preparing for university can be a big step for many high school students and their parents and families alike. As a parent or guardian, you play a key role in providing guidance and advice to your teen and with so much information out there it can be hard to know where to start. We’ve created many resources and tools to help you and your teen on this journey.

Helping your teen decide what to study

There are a range of factors to consider when deciding what to study, including your teen’s ATAR or selection rank, what area of study they are interested and passionate in and how they plan to study. Explore our undergraduate courses and read our guide to helping your child pick their university course.

Course, Admission and Pathways Guides

Explore our guides to find out more about our courses, admission requirements and university life, as well as to read additional information for parents. If you’re not sure what some of the university terminology means, check out our guide to uni lingo.

Undergraduate Guide 2025/2026 (pdf) 10104 KB
Undergraduate Mini Guide 2025/2026 (pdf) 4174 KB
Admissions and Pathways Guide 2025/2026 (pdf) 5206 KB

Admissions and pathways

Our Future Student Officers explain the range of admission pathways available for both school leavers and non-school leavers to gain entry into Murdoch University.

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Year 12 Early Offer Program

If your child is graduating from Year 12 this year, they can apply now through our Year 12 Early Offer Program.

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Programs for primary and high school students

We have programs for primary and high school students to help them improve in areas, prepare for tertiary study and get a taste of university life.

After school program

If your child is aged 10 or over, they can take part in our mathematics, chemistry and physics after school programs. Held on three days each week, these two-hour interactive sessions are designed to engage students who have an interest in science or maths, preparing them for their future career and introducing them to the idea of university.

Learn more about our After school program

Raising teenagers blog

Whether it be helping your teen choose subjects for year 11 and 12 or providing insights on what they can expect on their first day, you can support your teen on their journey to university by exploring our wide range of blog articles.

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How to apply

Ready to apply? Get started with applying for your preferred Murdoch course.

Explore study areas

Discover study areas at Murdoch and choose the path that’s right for you.