Bachelor of Communication and Bachelor of Creative Media
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 customize 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 the 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 Murdoch
- 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.
- 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.
Campus Information
Perth Campus
Our unique Perth campus features beautiful native bushland, specialised educational and recreational facilities and a range of essential support services. Our Perth campus is set in a beautiful bush environment and covers over 227 hectares, making it one of the largest campuses in Australia. Our campus is changing to strengthen our connections with our landscape, community and our core purpose of high quality teaching and research.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Graduates can join Murdoch and Guild program as well as industry competitions to get real-world experience through programs and opportunities. Some opportunities may be even paid or include prize money.
- Offers 2 years of Murdoch graduate program which assists graduates to turn their Murodch degree into a rewarding career.
- University conducts workshops and events to improve student's job search skills. It is run by Career Development Advisors. Students can also attend an expo, fair, or networking event to connect with employers.
PSW Opportunity
- Since it's in a regional area, the student will be eligible for a three-year post-study work rights visa.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For admission into Murdoch you must be able to provide evidence of competency in the English language. This is usually achieved through one of the following:
- A scaled score of 50% or more in ATAR English, English Literature or English as a Second Language (or interstate equivalent).
- An Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.0 (with no band below 6.0) or equivalent scores for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, TOEFL iBT or the Occupational English Test (OET).
- Successful completion of a University enabling course (e.g. OnTrack, FlexiTrack).
- A score of 140 or more in the Written English component of the STAT test
- Successful completion of either a Diploma (AQF Level 5 or higher) OR two University-level units (AQF Level 7 or higher).
- Course Code: 095512A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
132000 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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