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Master of Digital and Social Media


  • Curtin University
  • Course CRICOS Code:032988G
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.230
  • Course Duration:1.5 years
  • Australian State:Western AustraliaWA
  • Australian City:Perth
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Course Description

Advances in digital technology have dramatically increased the demand for specialists in digital and social communication. A deep understanding of digital and social media is key to success across a range of professions, from media and marketing to policy-making and advocacy. This course provides the knowledge and skills you need to become an astute and professional online communicator. You’ll develop advanced skills in creating, maintaining and managing online communications across web media, publishing and presence, online collaboration, and building and maintaining networks and virtual communities. You will learn the fundamentals of online communications, including how to identify and understand emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, social media influencers, big data and online analytics. You will explore how the internet is changing political systems, reshaping societies, cultures and economies, and how you can apply this knowledge in your workplace practice. You will have the opportunity to focus on specialist areas of communications and policy, content management, training and development. In your final year you will undertake a research project and write a dissertation. When you complete the course, you may be eligible for doctoral-level studies.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Media
Faculty Faculty of Business,Law
Qualification Level Masters Degree (Postgraduate)
2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 29,000
Course Duration 1.5 years
Campus(es) Perth

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements A three or four year bachelor's degree in any field from a recognised tertiary education institution; or successful completion of 2 or more units in the Graduate Certificate in Internet Communications; students who have completed the Bachelor of Arts (Internet Communications) from Curtin University are not eligible for entry to this course.
English Requirements IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO