Non-Award
This course combines an exciting mix of web design, digital marketing and strategic communication.
Students will learn how to design and develop strategies for web communication campaigns using a range of digital media including, social media, websites, mobile technology, games, video and online news media.
Learn about conveying information and ideas using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube, powerful search engines including the likes of Google and Yahoo and well-designed and written websites and blogs to deliver creatively planned strategic outcomes for organisations.
3 reasons to study Web Communication at Murdoch
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:
Your career
When you graduate, you might work in strategic communication, web design or digital marketing or in specialised areas such as social media management or search engine marketing and strategy. Careers could include:
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Higher Education
You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course.Recent Secondary Education
You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years.Vocational Education & Training
You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider.Work & Life Experience
You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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| University study | Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). |
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:
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Successful completion of one of the following:
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| Creative Portfolio | Successful Portfolio application as assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Find out more |
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| University study |
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Minimum academic requirement
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
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Minimum English requirement
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
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| Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses |
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Minimum academic requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
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Minimum English requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
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| Creative Portfolio |
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Minimum academic requirement
Successful Portfolio application as assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Find out more |
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Minimum English requirement
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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| GCE A Levels | Aggregate of 6 points from:
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:
AS Level: C in one of the following:
Knowledge and Inquiry. |
| Extenuating circumstances | We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more. |
Case-by-case assessment. |
| Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) | 70 |
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
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). |
| 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. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| VET course studied at school | Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Overseas Year 12 | Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
| 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:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| GCE A Levels |
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Minimum academic requirement
Aggregate of 6 points from:
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) |
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Minimum English requirement
A Levels: D in one of the following:
AS Level: C in one of the following:
Knowledge and Inquiry. |
| Extenuating circumstances |
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Minimum academic requirement
We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more. |
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Minimum English requirement
Case-by-case assessment.
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| Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) |
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Minimum academic requirement
70
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Minimum English requirement
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
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). |
| Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) |
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Minimum academic requirement
CPS 54 or higher.
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Minimum English requirement
50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
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| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma |
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Minimum academic requirement
Total score of 24 or higher.
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Minimum English requirement
Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| VET course studied at school |
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Minimum academic requirement
Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
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Minimum English requirement
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| Overseas Year 12 |
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Minimum academic requirement
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
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Minimum English requirement
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
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| Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) |
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Minimum academic requirement
Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
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Minimum English requirement
Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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| Certificate IV AQF level 4 | Successful completion of a Certificate IV. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). |
| Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6 | Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. |
Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. |
| Certificate IV AQF level 4 |
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Minimum academic requirement
Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
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Minimum English requirement
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). |
| Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6 |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
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Minimum English requirementSuccessful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
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| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
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| 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. Email us for more information. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. |
| Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) | Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
| Mature Age Pathway (MAP) |
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Minimum academic requirementMAP 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. Email us for more information. |
Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. |
| Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) |
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Minimum academic requirementMultiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
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Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Everyone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
Adjustment for Murdoch RISEMurdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There's no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
Everyone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.
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