What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Arts at Murdoch University?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Arts at Murdoch University was 70.00 for the 2026 intake, which was unchanged on 2025 (70.00). The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Lowest selection rank by intake
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025 | 70.00 | -16.65 |
| 2024 | 86.65 | - |
Range over these 3 intakes: 70.00 (2026) to 86.65 (2024). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Arts at other Western Australia universities
Of the 5 WA universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Arts, Murdoch had the 2nd highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
About the degree
A three-year arts degree at Murdoch Perth. TISC lists each major separately: ranks shown are for history (86.65 in 2024 reflects a small intake); most majors sit at Murdoch's 70.00 minimum. Murdoch has no subject prerequisites beyond English competence; any listed subjects are recommendations only.
- Length: 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time.
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $55,000 to $66,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 70.00 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Arts at Murdoch?
- Not exactly. 70.00 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 70.00. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- Has the rank for Bachelor of Arts at Murdoch gone up or down?
- It was unchanged between the 2025 intake (70.00) and the 2026 intake (70.00). Across the 3 published intakes listed here it ranged from 70.00 (2026) to 86.65 (2024).
- How does Murdoch compare with other WA universities for Bachelor of Arts?
- Of the 5 WA universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Arts, Murdoch had the 2nd highest. The highest was UNDA at 73.90 (2024).