Master of Digital Communication

Today’s communication professional needs to have the skills and knowledge to operate in a new and disruptive digital media environment as the digital communication technologies of tomorrow may be different to those we use now.

Through this program, you will learn new skills including social media storytelling, data analytics for communication, artificial intelligence and data visualisation.

This knowledge and critical thinking will take your career to the next level and prove invaluable to employers in industries that rely on digital communication.

Benefiting from a cross-disciplinary approach with collaboration across a range of fields you will deepen your expertise in areas such as data analytics, law and policy studies, management or marketing.

Domestic Students

To meet the course requirements for the Master of Digital Communication, you must complete a total of 192 credit points, made up of:

• core units (108 credit points)
• either: the project pathway, including one core unit (12 credit points), one core project unit (24 credit points) and 48 credit points of electives (unit options) the advanced project pathway, including one core unit (12 credit points), two core project units (48 credit points) and 24 credit points of electives (unit options).

If you have a relevant prior degree you may be able to complete the course in 1 or 1.5 years. See the Requirements tab for information about eligibility.

Many of the units in this course use intensive teaching periods. These intensive teaching periods are offered over shorter durations such as 5 weeks so you can focus your study on a smaller number of units. The intensive mode means that you will have increased flexibility in fitting study around your other commitments.

What is the difference between the Project Pathway and the Advanced Project Pathway?

You might like to consider the Project Pathway if you want to undertake an appropriately scaled project that can be completed in 24 credit points which may take the form of a scholarly or industry report on a topic, issue or problem (approximately 6000-8000 words). This could include a suitable work-based project (subject to approval). The pathway also prepares you for further study in a Master of Philosophy. Completing a 24-credit-point project also provides flexibility for you to diversify your study by completing up to 48 credit points of elective units. 

The Advanced Project Pathway will give you the opportunity to undertake a more ambitious and deeper research 48-credit-point project on a suitable topic, question or problem (approximately 12000-15000 words). This pathway also prepares you for further study in a Doctor of Philosophy. Typically the Advanced Project Pathway will involve a project twice the scope and time commitment of the Project Pathway. You can also diversify your study by completing up to 24 credit points of elective units.

International Students

To meet the course requirements for the Master of Digital Communication, you must complete a total of 192 credit points, made up of:

• core units (108 credit points)
• either: the project pathway, including one core unit (12 credit points), one core project unit (24 credit points) and 48 credit points of electives (unit options) the advanced project pathway, including one core unit (12 credit points), two core project units (48 credit points) and 24 credit points of electives (unit options).

If you have a relevant prior degree you may be able to complete the course in 1 or 1.5 years. See the Requirements tab for information about eligibility.

Many of the units in this course use intensive teaching periods. These intensive teaching periods are offered over shorter durations such as 5 weeks so you can focus your study on a smaller number of units. The intensive mode means that you will have increased flexibility in fitting study around your other commitments.

What is the difference between the Project Pathway and the Advanced Project Pathway?

You might like to consider the Project Pathway if you want to undertake an appropriately scaled project that can be completed in 24 credit points which may take the form of a scholarly or industry report on a topic, issue or problem (approximately 6000-8000 words). This could include a suitable work-based project (subject to approval).

The pathway also prepares you for further study in a Master of Philosophy. Completing a 24-credit-point project also provides flexibility for you to diversify your study by completing up to 48 credit points of elective units. 

The Advanced Project Pathway will give you the opportunity to undertake a more ambitious and deeper research 48-credit-point project on a suitable topic, question or problem (approximately 12000-15000 words). This pathway also prepares you for further study in a Doctor of Philosophy. Typically the Advanced Project Pathway will involve a project twice the scope and time commitment of the Project Pathway. You can also diversify your study by completing up to 24 credit points of elective units.

2 year program

• A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any field

1.5 year program - Project Pathway

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant discipline; or
• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with at least six months full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience

1 year program - Project Pathway

• A recognised bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with at least two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience
• A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in a relevant discipline
• A recognised bachelor honours degree in a relevant discipline
• A recognised gradate diploma (or higher) in a relevant discipline

Relevant discipline/work experience

• Advertising
• Animation
• Communication
• Interaction design
• Journalism
• Media
• Marketing
• Public relations

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

Graduates from our courses have successful careers in government, industry and the community sector. The Master of Digital Communication opens up exciting and creative media and communication roles in a range of industry sectors with globally transferable skills enabling employment anywhere across the globe.

Your opportunities will be expanded through cross-disciplinary electives with opportunities to deepen your skills in an area such as data science, law, management or marketing.

Possible careers

• Chief Digital Officer
• Digital Communication Specialist
• Digital Content Designer
• Digital Content Producer
• Digital Copywriter
• Digital Economy Lawyer
• Digital Ethnographer
• Digital Journalist
• Digital Performance Analyst
• Digital Strategist
• Media Researcher
• Senior Professional
• Senior policy officer