Communication and Media Studies

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 can pursue your area of passion through electives such as content creation, podcasting, music identity and culture or consulting and freelancing. 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.

3 reasons to study Communication and Media Studies at Murdoch

1. Get more real-world experience in our on-campus student creative consultancy MESH and work on real projects with real companies.
2. Join professional networks and build valuable connections through our academics and their close relationships with industry.
3. Led by industry professionals with vast experience and connections in their respective fields. Many of our academics have worked as journalists in major media organisations and have held executive roles in media regulatory bodies and government departments in Australia and internationally.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:Social, games and mobile media

• Disruptions and innovations in communication
• Communicating global issues
• Media audiences
• Media governance and globalisation