Bachelor of Digital Media

Bachelor

Content is key and as creators of content, digital media specialists are in strong demand for communication and marketing roles across Australia.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Course Code

3007084, 102203G

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

International Fees

$28,000 per year / $84,000 total

ATAR

60

About this course

Content is key and as creators of content, digital media specialists are in strong demand for communication and marketing roles across Australia.

This course prepares you to tell the stories that matter, while you develop the creative and production skills you need to forge a career in today's fast-paced media environments.

You'll develop skills in writing, production, visual and research skills, and gain access to work experience opportunities and networks of industry professionals across the media and communications spectrum.

Southern Cross University is proud to partner with Australia's premier regional industry association Screenworks to provide mentoring and internship opportunities for our creative arts students. Students have the opportunity to learn from screen industry leaders, building the knowledge and networks they need for successful creative careers.

Learn more about this degree in the digital media showcase.

Study locations

Lismore

Online

What you will learn

Analyse, interpret and evaluate issues, texts, sources and problems through creative, critical and reflective thinking in Australian and global media contexts.
Conceptualise, initiate, develop, deliver and promote industry-standard outcomes,and increasingly complex skills, across a range of traditional and emerging media forms.
Learn and apply an understanding of academic skills, ethical values and practices to media production and analysis, and professional practice.
Demonstrate a broad, integrated command of knowledge of media industries, theories and practices in Australian and global contexts
Demonstrate the ability to self-direct and self-evaluate learning. Work independently and collaboratively on media projects in response to project and professional demands.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of professional media and community settings.
Demonstrate awareness of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives in professional practice.

Career pathways

Digital media specialists are in strong demand in media and creative industries with career opportunities in film and TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, online media and graphic design, marketing, advertising and public relations.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).

41.4%

Employed full-time

Data source