Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Creative Media
Murdoch University
About
Combine a Bachelor of Creative Media with a Bachelor of Communication to get the skills and ways of thinking to give you a competitive edge in your career.You can customise your degree to suit what you’re interested in – and your career aspirations.
With your Bachelor of Creative Media you can choose to major in Sound, Photography, Graphic Design, Games Art & Design or Screen Production.
Your Bachelor of Communication allows you to major in Journalism, Strategic Communication or Global Media and Communication.Regardless of your chosen areas of study, this combined course will help to transition you from being an independent and innovative creative arts and communications student into a well-rounded professional with a strong understanding of industry.
Be mentored by highly experienced creative media and communication academics who will share their industry skills and knowledge with you.You’ll work with real clients on real campaigns as you build a wide range of skills for professional communication in the digital age, including creating and producing content, managing social media and developing public relations and communications strategies.
You’ll be able to mix skills these skills with your chosen creative field and become a double threat in the job market with the ability to communicate effectively, but also produce content (whether that be audio, film, graphic design, games art or photography).7 reasons to study a combined degree in Creative Media / Communication at MurdochLearn from industry professionals with vast experience and connections in their respective fields.
Some of our experts have managed their own major social media and PR agencies overseas and worked with major overseas health companies, Heineken and Invisalign, while others have produced multi-award-winning films and been a part of Oscar winning sound production teams.
Work with real organisations on real projects as part of our Work Integrated Learning program.
Some of our students have interned with Lifeline, RAC Arena and The Salvation Army.
Get more real-world experience in our on-campus student creative consultancy MESH where you'll complete work for organisations like Royal Lifesaving WA and the WA Division of the United Nations.
Customise your course with a wide range of majors to choose from to create your perfect degree and career.
Graduate with two qualifications across two industries, giving your more career opportunities.
At Murdoch, you’ll develop an entrepreneurial attitude, client consultation skills, critical thinking and the ability to adapt – so you can action your ideas.
We consulted with our academics, industry contacts and students in designing this course – so your skills and knowledge will be relevant when you begin your career.
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
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MSP200 | Building Enterprise Skills | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM203 | Consulting and Freelancing | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM306 | Specialist Communication | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CRE325 | Creative Media Professional Placement | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM308 | Professional Internship | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM313 | Campus Radio | 3 |
Course Core 33 credit points
Required Units 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| CRE100 | Foundation in Creative Media | 3 |
| COM100 | Thinking Communication | 3 |
| COM200 | Communication Research | 3 |
| COM300 | Communication Project | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 15 credit points
Group 1 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| COM101 | Social Media | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM105 | Critical Web Literacy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM109 | Introduction to Digital Media Skills | 3 |
Group 2 - Creative Media Specified Electives 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| SCR102 | Introduction to Documentary | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GAD154 | Introduction to Games Art and Design | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GRD118 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GAD164 | 3D Modelling | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PHO124 | Photography 1 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| RAD105 | Introduction to Radio | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM104 | Digital Newsgathering and Reporting | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM109 | Introduction to Digital Media Skills | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GAD172 | Drawing | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SCR100 | Introduction to the Screen | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SCR101 | Screen Production 1 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SOU169 | Introduction to Sound Studies | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SOU101 | Introduction to Audio Production | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PHO101 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
Group 3 - Creative Media Specified Electives 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| SCR222 | Directing and Producing | 3 |
| OR | ||
| RAD374 | Popular Music | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PHO202 | Photo Documentary | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GAD232 | Critical Games, Play and Design | 3 |
Creative Media Capstone 6 credit points
Major 48 credit points
Communication 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 |
Creative Media Major 24 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MJ-SCP | Screen Production | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-SND | Sound | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-PHT | Photography | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-GPH | Graphic Design | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-GMAD | Games Art and Design | 24 |
Option 6 credit points
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
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
- VR platforms and publishing
- mobile app and interaction design
- communication strategy and planning
- broadcasting and digital newsgathering
- web design
- directing and producing.
Institution
