Murdoch,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Creative Media - Journalism in Murdoch Australia | Murdoch University
Murdoch University
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Murdoch Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
27,570
(c. USD19,401.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Discover how to pursue journalism in today's digital world by honing essential writing, reporting, and production abilities through our online newsroom as part of our Journalism program. Our Journalism curriculum equips you with the tools to succeed in modern news media. Gain comprehensive training for professional news environments, mastering information gathering and content creation across text, audio, video, and multimedia formats. Acquire in-demand skills for the contemporary media industry, from hands-on reporting and writing to social media strategies, video journalism, and website management. You'll receive training in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition, along with drone operation for unique storytelling perspectives. Explore media ethics, legal frameworks, and cultural impacts while examining journalism's societal role and the fast-evolving news distribution landscape. Specialize in broadcasting or digital journalism, with radio enthusiasts encouraged to complement their studies with our Radio minor, offering live broadcasting experience through Radio Fremantle and other productions.
Guided by seasoned industry professionals, you'll practice interviewing techniques, photography, videography, and multimedia storytelling. Your capstone project involves publishing work on our student news platform, providing real-world experience in an online newsroom setting.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Overseas Year 12
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) - 70
GCE A Levels
Aggregate of 6 points from:
A maximum of the best three A-level subjects; OR
A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects
At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation
AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included
A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1)
AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) - CPS 54 or higher.
VET course studied at school - Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Total score of 24 or higher.
IELTS - 6.0 Overall (6.0 Reading, 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Listening)
TOEFL IBT - 73 Overall (18 Reading, 18 Writing, 18 Speaking, 18 Listening)
Tuition
AUD
27,570