Overview

Start-ups need graphic designers to make what they’re offering the world stand out. Community and conservation groups need amazing photography to capture their stories. Hollywood blockbusters and independent films rely on outstanding sound design and visual effects to make an impact with audiences.

Take your Bachelor of Creative Media programme from Murdoch University in a direction you’re most passionate about. You might explore games art and design processes, learn about animation, 3D modelling, concept art, and designing for mobile and virtual reality platforms.

You could develop your skills as an image creator and learn the latest digital imaging techniques with a major in graphic design or photography. You might go behind-the-scenes and work in the world of screen production or sound.

3 reasons to study Creative Media at Murdoch

This course has been designed in consultation with industry, so you’ll graduate with the technical and creative skills employers need.

Expect the unexpected in your career. Some of our graduates have worked in Oscar-winning sound production teams, developed products for government organisations, collaborated with the Singapore National Museum on an augmented reality project, and remixed an album that cracked the US music charts.

Build a portfolio of your work as you complete your degree, so you’ll have projects to show your future employers.

Your future career

Depending on your chosen field within creative media, you might work in design, online media, gaming, production or other creative environments. Your future career options could include:

Photo Journalist

Graphic Designer

Documentary Maker

Game Designer

Sound Designer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Career Learning: Managing Your Career

Building Enterprise Skills

Consulting and Freelancing

Creative Media Professional Placement

Real World Learning

Critical Games, Play and Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 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

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 124 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media 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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 095510C

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total score of 24 or higher

French Baccalaureate: Grade average of 10 or higher

GCE A Levels: Minimum of 6 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:

A recognised post-secondary (post high school) course.

University preparation (foundation) studies.

One year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution.

Two units completed at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36000 AUD / year

≈ 36000 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

13908 AUD / year

≈ 13908 AUD / year

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Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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Overview

3 reasons to study Creative Media at Murdoch

Your future career

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Perth

Funding

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