Programs of Murdoch University

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in International Business

Perth , Australia

In Australia and across the world, organisations are looking for ways to expand and operate across international borders. This course is the only one of its kind in WA, giving you the skills and experience you need to succeed in the world of international business. As you develop your strategic decision-making abilities, put your cross-cultural skills into practice and explore new ways of thinking, you’ll build a skillset that would be essential to practically any business operation. You’ll explore management, marketing and finance, which will provide you with a global perspective and allow you to get results doing business across international borders.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Management

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Management used to be about organising, directing and controlling – but the world has changed. Today’s managers are facing new challenges, often with teams working across a range of locations and a constantly changing set of challenges to handle. You’ll learn how to identify opportunities, assess challenges and find the best solutions to real-world management issues. You’ll work with organisations on real projects to develop the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful manager. Five out of the top 10 highest paying jobs in WA are in management roles*. But if money is not your main motivation, you can use your management degree to follow an exciting career path and make a real difference to not for profit and charity organisations across the world.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Marketing

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Have you ever been scrolling your Facebook or Instagram feed, only to see a bunch of ads pop up for something you were looking at that morning? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your recommended songs on Spotify are very similar to the songs you listen to regularly? Marketing teams across the world are using data and new digital marketing strategies to give us just what we’re looking for, often before we even know we’re looking for it. In this course, you’ll learn about the many different kinds of marketing including: social media, content, digital, influencer and more. See marketing theory brought to life through case studies, industry placements and through your work with real clients to develop real marketing plans. You’ll graduate with a solid portfolio of work, with access to future employers and the kind of experience you need to launch an exciting career.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Communication (BCommun) + Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

At Murdoch University you can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Communication. Adding a communication degree to your law qualification will help you hone your communication and problem-solving skills to give you a competitive edge in your career. Whether you’re presenting evidence in a court of law or meeting with your clients, you’ll learn the skills to make you a great communicator. You can choose to specialise in Journalism, Strategic Communication or Global Media and Communication. The combination of a Law and Communication degree means you will gain valuable, additional skills to use in your future career, including presentation skills, media liaison, broadcasting, writing, news media, public affairs, advocacy and more.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Communication (BCommun) in Global Media and Communication

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Is your dream career in a communication or media role? In this major, you’ll develop new skills and gain experience as you analyse both traditional and digital media texts, learn about the power of communication and its impact on society and culture, and develop research skills that enable you to examine global media issues, cultural and media policies, and audience behaviour. You will also have the chance to work on a communication project or take on a professional internship placement, to give you on-the-job, real world experience.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Communication (BCommun) in Journalism

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

In our Journalism course, you’ll develop the skills you need to thrive in the digital era of news. Learn everything you need to know to work within a professional news organisation, gathering information and producing editorial content in text, audio and video and multimedia formats. You’ll learn the skills you need to get a job in today’s evolving media landscape, from practical reporting and writing, through to using social media and video journalism, and learning how to manage the back end of a website. You will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Audition, as well as drones to capture stories from a completely different angle. You will investigate the ethical, legal and cultural contexts of the media, analyse the influence journalism has on society as well as the rapidly changing world of news delivery. You have the choice to focus on broadcasting or digital journalism. If you are interested in radio broadcasting, we recommend you also take the minor in Radio, which gives you live, on-air experience through Radio Fremantle and other radio productions. With the help of our industry-experienced lecturers, you’ll conduct interviews, shoot photos and videos and create multimedia content to tell amazing stories. In your final unit, your stories will be written and uploaded to our student news website, as you work in an online newsroom and find out how the industry really works.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Communication (BCommun) in Strategic Communication

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

People wanting to work in tomorrow’s media and communication environment will need technical skills, the ability to think quickly and act professionally. This course will teach you how to communicate and engage with various stakeholders and audiences strategically. You’ll develop digital and traditional communication skills and will learn how to apply these skills in a range of contexts from web communication, to social media to creative production and news media. 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.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Creative Media (BCrMedia) in Games Art and Design

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Take your passion for video games to the next level and develop the creative thinking and production skills that you need for a career in the games industry. In this course you’ll level up your knowledge of games art and design processes, production concepts and industry-standard tools and techniques. By creating games and mods you’ll learn about animation, 3D modelling, concept art, and designing for mobile and virtual reality platforms. This major allows you to explore different areas of specialisation to suit your dream career path, so you’ll learn what’s involved working as a: concept artist, games designer or technical artist. For roles in concept art, you’ll learn how to bring your ideas to life, building skills in 2D illustration and character design. For roles in games design, you’ll learn to construct virtual worlds, as well as techniques for level design and developing high-concept gameplay. And for roles in production art, you’ll learn to create characters, props and terrains, and will explore production art processes for 3D modelling, animation and texture painting. Depending on the area you choose, you can learn how game designers create games and gamified systems around systems of play, how concept artists transform ideas into visuals, or how production artists create characters, props and terrains. This allows you to gain the benefits of the fundamental concepts in digital art workflows and design, as well as the relevance and experience of working with industry best-practices.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Creative Media (BCrMedia) in Graphic Design

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Graphic design is everywhere, from your favourite apps to your favourite breakfast cereal. In this course, you’ll learn design strategy and practical skills for a range of print and digital media contexts, to help you build a career you love in this dynamic and rapidly changing global industry. This course has a large focus on industry. You’ll learn to master industry-specific software, critical design thinking, visual problem solving and authentic production techniques through a range of industry projects. You’ll work on real client projects to build a portfolio of digital, print and communication designs, which you can use to show your work to your future employers. You will also build career skills, such as working to a creative brief, developing a professional approach to client liaison and managing graphic design projects.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost

Bachelor of Creative Media (BCrMedia) in Photography

Murdoch University

Perth , Australia

Photographers create the images that define our world and record our time. Our Photography course blends theoretical and practical skills in photography and digital imaging, so you learn to create powerful and effective images for a range of audiences and genres. In this course, you’ll learn from industry professionals, developing a thorough understanding of critical photographic design and theory and the changing nature of the creative industries. You will develop your practical photography skills with hands-on experience working on a wide range of photographic graphic design projects, and build the contemporary network and marketing skills necessary to succeed as a creative producer. You will also build career skills, such as working to a creative brief, developing a professional approach to client liaison and managing projects.

A$29,131 International

A$24,000 Living cost