Overview
Study Digital Communication at Murdoch University Dubai
Get ready to build a future in the fast-evolving world of digital media. This course offers a powerful combination of web design, digital marketing, and strategic communication, equipping you with the skills to thrive in creative and strategic roles across industries.
You’ll learn how to:
- Design and implement digital communication campaigns
- Use social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube to engage audiences
- Optimise content for search engines such as Google and Yahoo
- Create compelling, user-friendly websites and blogs
- Apply web research, planning, and social media analysis techniques
- Communicate with diverse audiences across digital platforms
- Manage ethical and critical issues in communication with confidence
Through a hands-on, project-based approach, you will explore the creative and strategic tools digital professionals use today. This practical experience will prepare you for roles that shape how organisations connect with their audiences online.
Career Opportunities
When you graduate with a degree in Digital Communication, you may pursue roles in strategic communication, web design, digital marketing, or specialist areas such as social media management, search engine marketing, or digital strategy.
Career options include:
- Digital Communication Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Content Creation Officer
- Digital PR and Marketing Consultant
- SEO Strategist
- Web Content Strategist
- Digital Specialist
- Web Producer
- Content Marketer
- Web Studio Account Manager
- Social Media Strategist
- Social Media Analyst
Memberships
We are members of industry associations – Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA MENA). All Communication students have access to their respective industry events, training, and internship opportunities. MEPRA student membership includes:
- Access to MEPRA’s virtual workshops led by industry professionals, held every two weeks on a range of topics and trends.
- Access to MEPRA’s ‘Case in Point’ sessions, which include a deep dive presentation on some of the region’s biggest campaigns
- Access to exclusive internship placements to increase chances of workplace opportunities
- Access to guest lecturers to deliver case studies or presentations on new industry trends
- Access to the MEPRA Youth Board Student-Connect Programme, which offers one-on-one support
- Access to MEPRA’s Beyond the Classroom Series
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The Bachelor of Communication in Digital Communication provides a strong foundation in contemporary communication while developing the creative, strategic, and technical skills required for careers in digital media and communications. Students study core areas including communication theory, research, social media, and specialist communication before progressing to topics such as content creation, communication strategy, campaign management, graphic design, UX and web design, and digital marketing. Students complete a Discovery Unit and can broaden their studies through an approved double major or elective units, allowing them to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals.
Course structures are subject to change. Please refer to the Murdoch University Dubai website for the most current course structure and unit information.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Intake Dates: January, May, September
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines
Communication Studies Digital Media View 12 other Bachelors in Digital Media in United Arab EmiratesExplore more key information
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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
- Minimum points 5 from: A maximum of the best three A-level subjects; OR A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects. 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)
- International Baccalaureate (IB): Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) with a total score of 24 points or higher
- Other qualifications: Academic entry requirements vary depending on the applicant's country of study and secondary school curriculum. Please refer to the country-specific entry requirements on our website for detailed admission criteria: https://www.murdochuniversitydubai.com/apply/academic-entry-requirements-2026/
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Applies to youCitizens or residents59960 AED / year≈ 59960 AED / year
Living costs
Dubai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
We offer Academic Merit Scholarships ranging from 15% to 40% of the total tuition fees across all our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs, based on your previous academic performance.
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