Overview

People wanting to work in tomorrow’s media and communication environment will need technical skills, the ability to think quickly and act professionally. This Strategic Communication programme from Murdoch University 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 real 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.

Your future career

When you graduate you can choose from careers in strategic communication, public relations and specialised areas such as social media management, public affairs, community relations, media liaison, health communication, corporate communication, government communication, not-for-profit communication, advocacy, stakeholder and community engagement, content planning and creation, web, digital and online communication. Careers could include:

Social Media Manager

Media Advisor

Public Relations Officer or Manager

Strategic Communication Manager

Sponsorship and Fundraising Coordinator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Communication

Content Creation

Communication Strategy and Planning

Public Relations in Society

Campaign Management

Issues and Crisis Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

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Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) deadline for national: 14 January. You can also directly to Murdoch or through an agent.

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Corporate Communication View 7 other Bachelors in Corporate Communication in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 096886G
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total score of 33 points or higher

French Baccalaureate: Grade average of 14 or higher

GCE A Levels: Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher

Other ways to qualify for entry - Successful completion of one of the following:

Murdoch University Pre-Law Alternative Entry Course (final grade of 60% or more). Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.

Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA. Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview.

Successful attendance and completion of LAW START, an ability and aptitude Evaluation Pathway. Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27000 AUD / year

≈ 27000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12553 AUD / year

≈ 12553 AUD / year

Additional Details

The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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