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Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Communications | Media Relations | Media Studies
Area of study
Journalism and Information
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


This program 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 actual 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.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • Domestic Students:
  • Higher Education:
  • Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
  • Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses: Successful completion of one of the following:
  • Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
  • MUPC (1 Trimester)
  • Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
  • Creative Portfolio: Successful Portfolio application as assessed by the Academic Chair of the course.
  • Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC): 70
  • Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP):
  • CPS 54 or higher, 50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total score of 24 or higher, Higher level (HL): 3 or better, Standard Level (SL): 4 or better.
  • VET course studied at school: Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
  • Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE): Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower, Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following: English, English Extension (Literature), English for ESL Learners.
  • Certificate IV AQF level 4: Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
  • Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6: Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
  • Mature Age Pathway (MAP): MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course.
  • Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course.
  • Portfolio entry: For Creative Media, Arts and Design and Communications courses, a successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area.
  • International Students:
  • 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)
  • A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language, English Literature, Knowledge and Inquiry.
  • AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language, English Literature, Knowledge and Inquiry.
  • Extenuating circumstances: Case-by-case assessment.
  • Portfolio entry: For Creative Media, Arts and Design and Communications courses, a successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • Domestic Students:
  • Minimum English requirement:
  • Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR, Literature ATAR, English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR, Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).
  • Certificate IV AQF level 4: STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).
  • Mature Age Pathway (MAP): Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.
  • International Students:
  • GCE A Levels:
  • A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language, English Literature, Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language, English Literature, Knowledge and Inquiry.
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