About Media Production

Many of our postgraduate coursework programs have been designed to allow easy progression between certificates and diplomas. Units completed in the certificates often contribute to a diploma in the same discipline. This allows you to study towards high qualifications with ease. This is just one area where postgraduate study at Murdoch provides you with the flexibility necessary to make it easier for you to meet your professional and personal goals.

Employment Prospects

Television, Film, Video, Radio and multimedia production organizations, media and cultural industries, public relations, education, arts management, television journalism, corporate communications, alternative media, and as freelance filmmakers.

Admission Requirements

Recognized Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent training, or satisfactory preparation for the course through previous study or professional experience. Extensive production credits may also be considered as an appropriate equivalent entry qualification.

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How to apply

To apply for one of our programs you must submit all the required documentation outlined in the checklists below.

You can submit documentation via post, email, facsimile or in person. Please be aware that in order to gain a full offer you must meet our minimum entry requirements and all your original transcripts will need to be sighted by one of our Admissions Officers.

Please use the appropriate checklist below that is most appropriate to you.

PG Application Checklist (degree holders):

1. Complete the postgraduate application form.
2. Submit all of your completed qualifications and the transcripts of your results.
   • This will help the university to properly assess your application.
   • Incomplete applications will not be processed.
3. Enclose certified copies of your English test score (IELTS or TOEFL) if applicable.
4. Submit your resumé.
5. Enclose a complete International Students Personal Statement.
6. Enclose two complete International Referees Reports.
   • These are to be completed by your referees
7. An application fee should be included along with the application. Applications sent without this fee will not be processed.
   • Postgraduate application fee – AED 300
8. Enclose two passport size photographs.
9. Enclose your passport copy with visa page.

PG Application Checklist (work experience applicants):

1. Complete the postgraduate application form.
2. Submit all of your completed qualifications and the transcripts of your results.
   • This will help the university to properly assess your application.
   • Incomplete applications will not be processed.
3. Enclose certified copies of your English test score (IELTS or TOEFL) if applicable.
4. Submit your resumé.
5. Enclose a complete International Students Personal Statement.
6. Enclose two complete International Referees Reports.
   • These are to be completed by your referees
   • They must be professional references preferably from your current or previous employer
   • Letters demonstrating your workforce history
   • They must support your resumé
7. An application fee should be included along with the application. Applications sent without this fee will not be processed.
   • Postgraduate application fee – AED 300
8. Enclose two passport size photographs.
9. Enclose your passport copy with visa page.

Restriction

All postgraduate courses are subject to restriction.

Student applications

If you would like to apply for this course you can now:

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Course Details

Postgraduate Certificate in Media Production (PgCertMedProd)

Length of course	1 semester full time internal study
Fee information	2009 fees-AED 30,000 per semester
Location	Dubai International Academic City
Murdoch course code	C1066
Points	12
Details	This is a production-based graduate-entry certificate consisting of one semester of full-time study or part-time equivalent. It provides an opportunity for graduates from any discipline to focus on the media, vocational and applied elements of the topic of their interest and in the context of specific projects in film, radio, television, print or multimedia. This is an intensive hands-on course based on one-on-one consultation with a supervisor throughout the term of the diploma. The course will equip students with production skills and the ability to produce and manage in Screen, Radio or multimedia productions.
Course Structure - 12 points Core Units - 12 points MCC533 Media Production Seminar — 4 pts MCC5101 Advanced Topic in Media Production— 4 pts MCC5102 Advanced Topic in Media Production— 4 pts OR MCC625 Professional Placement in Media Communication and Culture — 4 pts

Postgraduate Diploma in Media Production (PgDipMedProd)

Length of course	1 year full time internal study
Fee information	2009 fees-AED 60,000 per annum
Location	Dubai International Academic City
Murdoch course code	P1051
Points	24
Details	This is a production-based graduate-entry course consisting of one year of full-time study. It provides an opportunity for graduates from any discipline to focus on the media, vocational and applied elements of the topic of their interest and in the context of specific projects in film, radio, television, print or multimedia. This is an intensive hands-on course based on one-on-one consultation with a supervisor throughout the term of the diploma. The course will equip students with production skills and the ability to produce and manage in Screen, Radio or multimedia productions.
Course Structure - 24 points Core Units - 24 points MCC533 Media Production Seminar — 4 pts MCC5101 Advanced Topic in Media Production — 4 pts MCC5102 Advanced Topic in Media Production — 4 pts OR MCC625 Professional Placement in Media Communication and Culture — 4 pts MCC538 Advanced Media Projects — 12 pts