COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Communication at Murdoch University equips students with specialised skills for a range of communication contexts, including online communication, social media, creative production, news media, and public engagement. The course is structured to provide a combination of core knowledge, elective flexibility, and practical experience, allowing students to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals.The course requires a total of 72 credit points. The core units, worth 21 credit points, build foundational communication knowledge and skills. Required units include Thinking Communication, Social Media, Communication Research, and Specialist Communication, which develop students’ ability to analyse, create, and strategically manage communication in professional contexts. Specified elective units, worth nine credit points, allow students to explore areas such as digital media, media law and ethics, podcasting, consulting, and design thinking, providing exposure to emerging technologies and communication practices.Students choose a major, contributing 24 credit points to the degree, from options including Strategic Communication, Journalism and Content Production, Communication and Media Studies, or Digital Communication. This allows students to specialise in a professional pathway aligned with their career ambitions. Discovery Study accounts for three credit points, offering additional flexibility to explore new areas of interest.The remaining 24 credit points are allocated to options, which can include additional majors, co-majors, minors, or general electives. Recommended minors include Social Media, Science Communication, Design Thinking, User Experience (UX) Design, Media Analysis, Podcasting, Photography, and Indigenous Knowledges and Practices, giving students the opportunity to combine complementary skills with their major.This course structure ensures graduates are well-prepared for careers in strategic communication, public relations, social media management, media production, and content creation. The combination of core knowledge, specialised study, practical experience, and flexible elective options provides students with a competitive edge, enabling them to adapt to the evolving communication industry and excel in professional environments globally.