Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Communication

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Murdoch University Australia

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Creative Media at Murdoch University is perfect for students who want to build a career in creative industries by combining artistic talent with practical digital media skills. This four-year degree gives students the opportunity to explore areas such as graphic design, photography, screen production, games art and design, sound production, and web communication while gaining real-world creative experience throughout their studies.

Curriculum structure

Year 1

In the first year, students develop a strong foundation in creative media, communication, and digital production while exploring different creative disciplines. Introductory units such as CRE100 and other foundation creative media subjects help students build skills in storytelling, visual communication, content creation, and creative problem-solving using professional digital tools.

Year 2

The second year focuses on developing technical knowledge and creative confidence through more specialised learning and practical projects. Students complete intermediate-level units in areas such as Graphic Design, Photography, Screen Production, or Sound while learning about production processes, creative collaboration, and audience engagement.

Year 3

During the third year, students work on more advanced creative projects that reflect professional industry environments and real-world production practices. Higher-level units and electives help students refine their creative direction while strengthening their abilities in digital storytelling, visual communication, interactive media, and multimedia production.

Year 4

The final year places strong emphasis on professional preparation, industry engagement, and portfolio development. Students complete advanced capstone units such as CRE311 or CRE313, allowing them to produce major creative projects, strengthen leadership and project management skills, and prepare for careers across creative and digital media industries.

Focus areas

Graphic Design, Games Art and Design, Photography, Screen Production, Sound Production, Web Communication, Digital Storytelling, Visual Communication, Multimedia Production, Interactive Media, Creative Content Development

Learning outcomes

Develop professional creative media production skills, strengthen digital storytelling and visual communication abilities, create industry-standard multimedia projects, apply creative problem-solving techniques, collaborate effectively in production environments, build professional portfolios, and gain practical industry-ready experience across creative media industries

Professional alignment (accreditation)

The program includes strong industry engagement through practical projects, Work Integrated Learning opportunities, and collaboration with Murdoch’s creative consultancy initiative, MESH. Students gain real-world experience through industry-focused creative assignments and professional production work designed to prepare them for careers in modern media and creative industries.

Reputation (employability rankings)

Murdoch University is well known for its practical learning approach and strong focus on industry experience, helping students graduate with professional portfolios and workplace-ready skills. The degree combines hands-on learning, creative collaboration, and industry exposure to prepare graduates for opportunities across digital media, design, production, and creative sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students in the Bachelor of Creative Media at Murdoch University gain practical experience from the beginning of the degree through hands-on creative projects, collaborative productions, and industry-focused learning. The program is designed to help students build professional portfolios while developing technical and creative skills across design, photography, screen production, sound, games art, and digital media using professional creative facilities and industry-standard tools. Students also benefit from opportunities to work with real clients, industry professionals, and collaborative production teams that reflect the modern creative industries:

Work on real creative industry projects through Murdoch’s on-campus creative consultancy initiative, MESH
Develop practical skills in graphic design, photography, screen production, sound production, games art and design, and digital storytelling
Use professional creative media studios and production facilities designed for multimedia production, visual communication, and digital content creation
Build a professional portfolio through advanced capstone projects such as CRE311 and CRE313
Participate in collaborative group projects that reflect real-world creative production environments and industry workflows
Gain industry exposure through Work Integrated Learning opportunities, internships, and client-based creative projects
Access specialised digital production technologies and creative tools used across media, design, and multimedia industries
Learn from academics and industry professionals with experience across creative media, communication, and digital production sectors
Use Murdoch University’s library resources, creative workspaces, and digital learning platforms to support research, production, and project development

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Creative Media at Murdoch University graduate with a strong mix of creative, technical, and practical industry skills that prepare them for a wide range of careers in the creative industries. Throughout the degree, students build professional portfolios, gain hands-on experience, and develop industry connections that can lead to opportunities in areas such as graphic design, screen production, photography, multimedia, and digital media. Graduates commonly move into roles such as Graphic Designer, Multimedia Producer, Photographer, Digital Content Creator, Screen Producer, and Creative Media Specialist:

Murdoch’s Careers and Employability service helps students prepare for the workforce through career coaching, portfolio and resume support, interview preparation, networking opportunities, and access to graduate job listings
Students gain practical industry experience through Work Integrated Learning opportunities, internships, and client-based creative projects throughout the degree
Murdoch’s creative consultancy initiative, MESH, gives students the opportunity to collaborate on real-world creative campaigns and professional media projects before graduation
The program places strong emphasis on portfolio development, helping students graduate with professional creative work that can be showcased to future employers
Graduates develop highly transferable skills in multimedia production, digital storytelling, visual communication, project management, teamwork, and creative problem-solving
Students learn from experienced academics and industry professionals with backgrounds across design, photography, communication, games art, screen production, and digital media industries
The university’s practical learning approach helps graduates become workplace-ready with hands-on production experience and industry-focused training
Graduates may pursue opportunities across media companies, design studios, advertising agencies, digital marketing firms, entertainment industries, content production companies, and freelance creative careers

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, students may continue into postgraduate study in areas such as Communication, Creative Media, Digital Media, Design, Screen Production, Journalism, or related research-based programs. Graduates may also choose to specialise further through advanced creative practice and professional industry training opportunities.