Murdoch University

Course Details

Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Media Studies)

Course Description

Whether it's traditional media (TV, newspaper and radio) or new media (social media, digital TV, digital radio or mobile applications), this course will give you the critical skills required to understand communications in an ever changing digital global industry. Understand how communication and media works You'll be learning from our lecturers who are active scholars, research-leaders and industry experts, and gain both theoretical and real-life insights into the power of communication via traditional and newer forms of media. You'll learn how to understand and analyse media messages and their impact on society and culture. You'll discover how the media industry operates in a world characterised by rapid change, digitalisation and technological innovation. Communication and Media: No limits to future opportunities This major provides students with skills and expertise for work in a contemporary communication and media industry characterised by rapid change, digitalisation and technological innovation. Students are equipped with the knowledge base and skills for analysing and producing both traditional and new media texts, as well as understanding communication and cultural processes in emerging creative industries.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Corporate Communication Director Media Liaison Officer Public Relations Officer .

Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Media Studies) Murdoch University