Program Overview

Foundation Studies prepares you for a successful transition to degree-level study, providing a pathway to the first year of study of a bachelor’s degree at Murdoch University.

This course is suited to you if you:

• Need an entrance qualification for Murdoch University
• Want to accelerate your university preparation after Year 11, or equivalent
• Want to change your degree stream after Year 11, or equivalent

Course Structure
For Foundation Studies you will complete eight units over two study periods, studying a combination of core and elective units. The units you will undertake will be determined by your chosen degree. All students must complete the two English units and at least one unit from each Discipline Group.

Each unit of study builds concepts from an introductory level through to university entrance level. The units are designed to develop your learning techniques as well as bridging gaps in your unit knowledge.

• English
  • Essential Australian Studies
  • Introduction to Academic Communication
• Mathematics
  • Introductory Mathematics
  • Mathematics for Science
• Science and Technology
  • Information Technology for Academic Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
• The Arts
  • Introduction to Media
  • Media Production
• Business and Legal Studies
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Economics

Leading to: Bachelor of Communication
The world needs communication and media specialists who can inform, inspire and create change. The Bachelor of Communication teaches you the skills needed for online communication, social media, creative production, news media and other fields you’re passionate about.

You might want to discover and share information, inspire action and investment, introduce new innovations, or even become a voice for those who need our help. Develop the specialised communication skills you need for online communication, social media, creative production, news media and other contexts in a field you’re passionate about.

Major: Global Media and Communication
Is your dream career in a communication or media role? In this major, you’ll develop new skills and gain experience as you analyse both traditional and digital media texts, learn about the power of communication and its impact on society and culture, and develop research skills that enable you to examine global media issues, cultural and media policies, and audience behaviour.

You will also have the chance to work on a communication project or take on a professional internship placement, to give you on-the-job, real world experience.

3 reasons to study Global Media and Communication at Murdoch

• Get more real-world experience in our on-campus student creative consultancy MESH and work on real projects with real companies.
• Join professional networks and build valuable connections through our academics and their close relationships with industry.
• Led by industry professionals with vast experience and connections in their respective fields. Many of our academics have worked as journalists in major media organisations and have held executive roles in media regulatory bodies and government departments in Australia and internationally.

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:

• Social, games and mobile media
• Disruptions and innovations in communication
• Communicating global issues
• Media audiencesMedia governance and globalisation