Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Creative Media

Choose a creative field and pair it with communications to graduate with a Bachelor in Communication/Bachelor of Creative Media to double your career options. 

What type of student are you?

Murdoch code
B1344
Study mode
Full Time or Part Time
Duration
4
Selection rank
70
CRICOS code
095512A
First year fee (domestic)
$14,750
First year fee (international)
$34,320
Full course fee (domestic)
$58,999
Full course fee (international)
$137,280
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The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.

Overview

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).

3 reasons to study Creative Media and Communication at Murdoch

  1. Learn 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

  • VR platforms and publishing
  • Mobile app and interaction design
  • Communication strategy and planning
  • Broadcasting and digital newsgathering
  • Web design
  • Directing and producing

Your future career

Depending on your chosen areas within communication and creative media this course could lead to many different job opportunities in different industries. With your combination of technical skills and specialised communication knowledge you’ll expand your career options and become a double threat within the job market. Careers could include:

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Animator
  • Television and Online Producer

More and more the job market and industry is demanding well-rounded graduates that have skills in both creative and communication fields. You could work in just about any industry as there is a need for good communicators and creativity across all sectors. Some examples include working in business or in roles with local, state and federal government or non-governmental organisations (known as NGOs). You could also use your skills to freelance and work for yourself.

For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) is accredited by Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA).

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) major are eligible for membership of Public Relations Institute of Australia

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Structure

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Total credit points: 96

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Spine6 credit points
Required Unit3 credit points
CRE100Foundation in Creative Media3

Specified Elective Unit

Choose ONE of the following units
3 credit points
COM203Consulting and Freelancing3
OR
COM308Professional Internship3
OR
CRE301Client Consultancy3
OR
CRE325Creative Media Professional Placement3
Course Core30 credit points
Required Units9 credit points
COM100Thinking Communication3
COM200Communication Research3
COM306Specialist Communication3
Specified Elective Units15 credit points

Group 1 - Communication (First year)

Select TWO of the following units from outside your Communications major
6 credit points
COM101Social Media3
OR
COM103Power, Persuasion and Participation3
OR
COM104News Reporting and Writing3
OR
COM107Strategic Communication3
OR
COM109Introduction to Digital Media Skills3

Group 2 - Creative Media (First year)

Select TWO of the following units from outside your Creative Media major
6 credit points
CRE110Entertainment Technology Skills3
OR
GAD154Introduction to Games Art and Design3
OR
GAD1643D Modelling3
OR
GAD172Drawing3
OR
GRD118Introduction to Graphic Design3
OR
PHO101Photography Post-Production and Design3
OR
PHO124Introduction to Photography3
OR
SCR100Introduction to the Screen3
OR
SCR101Screen Production 13
OR
SCR102Introduction to Documentary3
OR
SOU101Introduction to Audio Production3
OR
SOU169Introduction to Sound and Music3

Group 3 - Creative Media and Communication (Second or Third year)

Select ONE of the following units from outside your majors
3 credit points
CRE210Contemporary Issues in Creative Media3
OR
COM201Social, Games and Mobile Media3
OR
COM204Global Media and Culture3
OR
COM208Podcasting3
OR
COM210Contemporary Issues in Communication3
OR
COM215Public Relations in Society3
OR
COM240Media Literacy and Journalism3
OR
GAD232Critical Games, Play and Design3
OR
GRD204Design Thinking for Innovation3
OR
PHO202Photo Documentary3
OR
RAD374Music, Identity and Culture3
OR
SCR200Writing For The Screen3

Creative Media Capstone

Students in the Games Art and Design or Screen Production majors are recommended to choose CRE311 and CRE312. Students in the Graphic Design, Photography or Sound majors are recommended to choose CRE313 and CRE314.
6 credit points
Games Art and Design or Screen Production major6 credit points
CRE311Creative Media Projects 13
CRE312Creative Media Projects 23
OR
Graphic Design OR Photography OR Sound major6 credit points
CRE313Creative Media Projects 33
CRE314Creative Media Projects 43
Major48 credit points
Communication Major24 credit points
MJ-DCMDigital Communication24
OR
MJ-GMCGlobal Media and Communication24
OR
MJ-JNLJournalism24
OR
MJ-SCStrategic Communication24
OR
MJ-WBCWeb Communication 24
Creative Media Major24 credit points
MJ-GMADGames Art and Design24
OR
MJ-GPHGraphic Design24
OR
MJ-PHTPhotography24
OR
MJ-SCPScreen Production24
OR
MJ-SNDSound Design24

Option

Students are to select 12 credit points of General Elective units OR one Recommended Minor
12 credit points
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
General Elective Units12 credit points
OR
Recommended Minor12 credit points
MN-DTDesign Thinking12
OR
MN-ETEntertainment Technology12
OR
MN-IKPIndigenous Knowledges and Practices 12
OR
MN-MAMedia Analysis12
OR
MN-PCPodcasting12
OR
MN-PHTPhotography12
OR
MN-SCCScience Communication12
OR
MN-SMSocial Media12
OR
MN-SSScreen Sound 12
OR
MN-UXDUser Experience (UX) Design12
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Entry requirements

Select which option best describes your path to university :

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

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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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai  and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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Fees and scholarships

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Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship.

Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application. Applications for Veterinary Science must be made via TISC.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

  • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
  • ATAR results (if available)
  • STAT results (if applicable)
  • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Course specific documents

  1. Second Major Form

Recommended documents (if applicable)

  1. Change of name documentation
  2. Marriage certificate
  3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory Documents

  1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
    • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
    • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
  2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
    • GTE Form 2
    • Personal Statement (SOP)
    • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
  3. A copy of your Passport

Course specific documents

  1. Second Major Form

Recommended documents

  1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
  2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
  3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
  4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
  5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
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All fees are indicative and are provided as a guide only. The actual fees will depend on the individual units you enrol in. You should refer to your Letter of Offer for specific course and fee related information.

The first-year indicative fee is based on a typical full-time enrolment at Murdoch University of 24 credit points.

For domestic students, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported fee.

Indicative fees for international students are based on applicable full fee paying rates.

The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply, depending on the course and units you choose. It also does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries for which you may be eligible.

The estimated, indicative fee assumes no fee increases or indexation. Over time, fee increases or indexation may occur and will affect the estimate. If you are a full fee paying student, this may occur at the start of your second and each subsequent year of study. In the case of Commonwealth Supported students, this will occur for each new calendar year in line with Government policy.

All fee estimates are provided in Australian dollars.