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 Laws Honours / Bachelor of Communication
At Murdoch University you can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Communication.

Adding a communication degree to your law qualification will help you hone your communication and problem-solving skills to give you a competitive edge in your career. Whether you’re presenting evidence in a court of law or meeting with your clients, you’ll learn the skills to make you a great communicator. You can choose to specialise in Journalism, Strategic Communication or Global Media and Communication.

The combination of a Law and Communication degree means you will gain valuable, additional skills to use in your future career, including presentation skills, media liaison, broadcasting, writing, news media, public affairs, advocacy and more.

Major: Web Communication
This course combines an exciting mix of web design, digital marketing and strategic communication.

Students will learn how to design and develop strategies for web communication campaigns using a range of digital media including, social media, websites, mobile technology, games, video and online news media.

Learn about conveying information and ideas using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube, powerful search engines including the likes of Google and Yahoo and well-designed and written websites and blogs to deliver creatively planned strategic outcomes for organisations.

3 reasons to study Web Communication at Murdoch 

• Learn from industry professionals and digital media researchers while working for real clients.
• Work in an industry where strong future growth is expected for advertising, multimedia and web design professionals*. (*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2021).
• Increase your job prospects by adding an additional minor to your degree. We recommend Global Media and Communication, Strategic Communication or Journalism.

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:

• Professional writing skills, global perspectives on issues, ethical and cooperative work behaviour
• Ethical thinking in interpersonal, social and professional contexts
• Creative techniques and methodologies towards communication solutions
• Communicating and engaging with a range of audiences, stakeholders and the public through media and communication platforms using voice, text, sound and image