Murdoch University: Courses

Qualification:
Bachelor of Communication (BCommun) in Communication and Media Studies

Availability:
Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external)
Murdoch University International Study Centre (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) ['DUBAI-ISC'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
KDU College (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia) ['KDUPJ'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
Singapore Manufacturers' Federation ['SMANUFED'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)

Duration:
Murdoch: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent; SMANUFED: 4 trimesters full-time or part-time equivalent (Part II available only)

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 the emerging creative industries. As the units in this major cover a wide range of critical communication issues and media concepts, students completing this course are well placed to embark on a research career in the industry or enrol for further studies at Honours and/or postgraduate level.

Employment Prospects:
Graduates can expect to find employment in a wide range of fields, from the creative industries (new media, public relations, advertising, journalism, radio, television, music and print) to management, administration, government, public policy, media research, academia and teaching.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
As per normal undergraduate admission requirements.

Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Recommended Double Majors:
English and Creative Arts (BA); Journalism (BCommun); Public Relations (BCommun); Screen Production (BMedia)

Main research areas:
Communication Studies, Media Studies; Creative Industries; Communication Policy, Media Audiences, Global Media.

Course Structure - 72 points

Part I - 24 points

Foundation Unit - 3 points

Select one Foundation Unit from the Foundation Units section in this Handbook.

Core Units - 6 points

MCC108 Introduction to Communication and Media -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

MCC116 Introduction to the Screen -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external

General Electives - 15 points

Select from any 100-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.

Students are advised to consider using these points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Recommended double major(s): English and Creative Arts (BA); Journalism (BCommun); Public Relations (BCommun); Screen Production (BMedia).

Part II - 48 points

Core Units - 24 points

MCC236 Media Audiences and the Public -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

MCC248 Screen Texts -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

MCC333 Documentary -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal

MCC315 New Media Technologies -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

MCC337 Cultural and Media Policy -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

MCC314 Global Media Industries -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

Students with a good academic record can apply to the Academic Chair to take MCC325 Professional Placement in Media Communication and Culture -- 4 pts [Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal, SUM-internal, W-internal] in place of one of the above Core Units.

General Electives - 24 points

Select from any 200- to 400-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.

Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.

Handbook 2010

Communication and Media Studies (BCommun)

School of Media Communication and Culture