Major overview
Major in digital communication and launch your communications career
Digital platforms have revolutionised the way organisations connect with audiences, tell compelling stories and build vibrant communities. The Digital Communication major in our Bachelor of Communication equips you with the creative and strategic skills to craft engaging content and communicate with impact across today’s dynamic and fast-evolving digital media landscape.
Our digital communication major explores how organisations design and deliver communication campaigns across platforms such as social media, websites, online video and emerging digital technologies. You’ll examine how digital content, search engines, web design and audience analytics work together to shape effective online communication strategies.
You’ll also build hands-on experience in digital storytelling, content creation and communication strategy while learning how organisations engage audiences across social media, blogs and online platforms. Through our on-campus student creative consultancy MESH, you can work on real projects for clients while gaining insight into professional digital communication workflows and collaboration.
Studying the Digital Communication major as part of our Bachelor of Communication gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests. You can combine this major with other majors such as Communication and Media Studies, Strategic Communication or Journalism and Content Production and expand your skillset to pursue a wide range of communications careers.
3 reasons to study digital communication at Murdoch University
- Work on real client projects through our on-campus student creative consultancy MESH, gaining practical industry experience.
- Build versatile digital communication skills valued across industries, from social media and online storytelling to digital strategy and content production.
- Tailor your Bachelor of Communication degree to suit your interests by choosing from our wide range of second majors and electives.
What you’ll learn
- Design digital communication campaigns using social media, websites and online media platforms.
- Create engaging digital content using text, images, video and interactive media.
- Understand how search engines, analytics and audience insights shape digital communication strategies.
- Develop communication strategies that engage audiences across digital platforms.
- Apply ethical and professional communication practices in digital environments.
Using life experiences as the basis for projects is something I found had the best outcomes in my assignments and helped me develop my unique voice and brand.
Grayce, Creative Media and Communications
Your future career in digital communication
Our Digital Communication major prepares you to help organisations engage audiences across today’s digital media landscape. You’ll develop the strategic, creative and analytical capabilities needed to pursue a career in communications working with online platforms, digital campaigns and social media.
Graduates work across industries including media organisations, digital agencies, government departments, not-for-profit organisations and corporate communication teams.
Potential roles include:
- Digital communications officer
- Social media manager
- Digital content producer
- Web content strategist
- Digital marketing specialist
- SEO strategist
- Online community manager
For more details about our Digital Communication major, download our information pack.
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
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Start dates (Transnational)
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
| Trimester 1, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 1, 2027 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
| Trimester 3, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 3, 2027 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
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Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.
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