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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Bachelor of Communication (Digital Media)/Bachelor of Information Technology

  • Bachelor

Combine digital media and IT for careers in web design, graphic design, illustration, project management, web application design or social media management.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
409142
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
70

About this course

Highlights
  • Graduate with specialist knowledge in digital media, and understand the function and influence of the media industry, as well as developing skills that are transferable across industries.
  • Get industry experience through internships and work placements in government departments and agencies as well as media, advertising and public relations organisations.
  • Develop a career in web design, graphic design, web application development, illustration, video production and post-production, game design, project management or social media management.
Highlights
  • Graduate with specialist knowledge in digital media, and understand the function and influence of the media industry, as well as developing skills that are transferable across industries.
  • Get industry experience through internships and work placements in government departments and agencies as well as media, advertising and public relations organisations.
  • Develop a career in web design, graphic design, web application development, illustration, video production and post-production, game design, project management or social media management.

Entry requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent.

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

Gardens Point

What you will learn

Bachelor of Communication (Digital Media)

Digital media is rapidly changing technology business and legal landscapes. The Digital Media major will help you stay ahead in this dynamic environment whether your goal is to be a digital disruptor/entrepreneur digital content creator or leading edge analyst in the world of big data.

This course lets you combine communication studies with an emphasis on digital innovation practical skills and industry placements and connections.

Get industry experience through internships and work placements in government departments and agencies as well as media advertising and public relations organisations.

Our students have completed placements with Network Ten Brisbane Festival Hyperplex Cinemas and BBS Communications Group.

In your third year you'll investigate and engage with the local media sector including contributing to the latest media platforms and you'll build your professional networks.

We are a world leader in media and communication research through our Digital Media Research Centre. If you're a high-achieving student you may like to consider research pathways including the option to progress to a PhD.

Bachelor of Information Technology

Build a qualification that supports your interests and career aspirations and equips you with the skills to transform and shape the future through information technology.

You can develop a career in web design graphic design web application development illustration video production and post-production game design project management or social media management.

Get hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities and the skills required to be in demand as a problem solver and innovator in digital media.

Benefit from strong industry connections with valuable insights into information technology and opportunities for internships here and overseas.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Develop a career in web design graphic design web application development illustration video production and post-production game design project management or social media management.

Possible careers
  • Digital communication specialist
  • Digital content designer
  • Digital content producer
  • Programmer

Course structure

In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 384 credit points made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Communication (Digital Media) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology. You will undertake the two components of the double degree concurrently.

Communication component

You will complete:

  • four core units (48 credit points)
  • a communication major (144 credit points) in digital media.
Information technology component

You will complete:

  • six core units (72 credit points)
  • ten major core units (120 credit points) from one of the specified majors: computer science or information systems.
Study overseas

Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners. Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in either degree area depending on how they match with your QUT course.

In order to complete this course you must complete a total of 384 credit points made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Communication (Digital Media) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology. You will undertake the two components of the double degree concurrently.

Communication component

You will complete:

  • four core units (48 credit points)
  • a communication major (144 credit points) in digital media.
Information technology component

You will complete:

  • six core units (72 credit points)
  • ten major core units (120 credit points) from one of the specified majors: computer science or information systems.
Study overseas

Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners. Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in either degree area depending on how they match with your QUT course.