Bachelor of Communication
Murdoch University
About
You might want to discover and share information, inspire action and investment, introduce new innovations, or even become a voice for those who need our help.Develop the specialised communication skills you need for online communication, social media, creative production, news media and other contexts in a field you’re passionate about.You can also combine this course with another discipline – for example by combining it with a Bachelor of Creative Media.
This means you’ll graduate with two qualifications and even more skills, experience and approaches to boost your career prospects.3 reasons to study Communications at MurdochTravel as you complete your degree by studying overseas for a semester or joining our exchange program to get a new perspective on communications.
Work with real organisations on real projects as part of our Work Integrated Learning program.
Our students intern with a range of organisations like Lifeline WA, RAC Arena and The Salvation Army.
Get valuable experience in our on-campus student creative consultancy MESH.
Our students have worked on projects with clients including Royal Life Saving Western Australia and the Western Australian Division of the United Nations.
Structure
Spine 9 credit points
Required Units 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP100 | Career Learning: Managing Your Career | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 6 credit points
Group 1 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP200 | Building Enterprise Skills | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM203 | Consulting and Freelancing | 3 |
Group 2 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM300 | Communication Project | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM313 | Campus Radio | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM308 | Professional Internship | 3 |
Course Core 15 credit points
Required Units 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| COM200 | Communication Research | 3 |
| COM306 | Specialist Communication | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 9 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| COM100 | Thinking Communication | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM101 | Social Media | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM105 | Critical Web Literacy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM109 | Introduction to Digital Media Skills | 3 |
Major 24 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MJ-JNL | Journalism | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-GMC | Global Media and Communication | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-SC | Strategic Communication | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-WBC | Web Communication | 24 |
Option 24 credit points
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
Recommended Majors 24 credit points
OR
Recommended Co-Majors 18 credit points
OR
Recommended Minors 24 credit points
OR
Undergraduate General Electives 24 credit points
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Learning outcomes
- Get inspired to stay curious about the world and commit to lifelong learning throughout your communications career.
- Learn how to communicate and engage with various stakeholders and audiences in a strategic way.
- Develop the skills you need to become a communicator who can really make a difference in whichever field you choose.
- Get practical experience and learn how to apply your theoretical learning in a range of settings.
- Explore ways to think creatively and solve communication challenges in organisations and communities.
Institution
