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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

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Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication

  • Graduate Diploma

Build upon a working knowledge of modern technology and master the emerging digital communication technologies of the future. You'll graduate with a practical skills toolkit that will guide you through periods of technological change and industry disruption.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
099301B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Highlights
  • The QUT School of Communication is ranked as Australia's leading school for communication and media studies, and among the top schools in the world. QUT Media and Communication is ranked 1st in Australia and 15th in the world in the 2022 QS World University rankings.
  • Analyse and create data-driven compelling stories via social media platforms.
  • Develop a deep understanding of digital culture and the development of social media platforms.
  • Work with tools for data visualisation and analysis, including introduction to programming.
  • Use cross-cultural communication skills to solve problems as a team in disruptive and volatile media environments.
Highlights
  • The QUT School of Communication is ranked as Australia's leading school for communication and media studies, and among the top schools in the world. QUT Media and Communication is ranked 1st in Australia and 15th in the world in the 2022 QS World University rankings.
  • Analyse and create data-driven compelling stories via social media platforms.
  • Develop a deep understanding of digital culture and the development of social media platforms.
  • Work with tools for data visualisation and analysis, including introduction to programming.
  • Use cross-cultural communication skills to solve problems as a team in disruptive and volatile media environments.

Entry requirements

Entry requirement

You must have a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher qualification).

Opening of applications for 2024

Applications for the 2024 February and July intakes will open 1 September 2023.

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) or equivalent.

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

What you will learn

Today's communication professional needs to have the skills and knowledge to operate in this new and disruptive digital media environment. This course will provide you with the critical thinking skills needed to design and implement solutions to the key communication challenges that confront today's society.

This course is a 1-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program that takes your career to the next level by providing you with skills and knowledge across areas such as social media storytelling analytics and data visualisation.

This program is designed to provide a broad overview of the digital communication field and foundational skills which will be developed in further depth through the Masters of Digital Communication.

In this course you will learn how to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders in a media environment that is undergoing a profound process of disruptive transformation. You will develop skills in social media industry disruption data analytics artificial intelligence automation and visualisation to enable you to pursue opportunities in the digital communication field.

Flexible delivery

The course is offered with delivery modes designed to fit with your busy lifestyle with units delivered through an intensive delivery mode offering the balance of short sharp delivery while allowing flexibility to balance work family study and personal needs. This approach including pre-work interactive workshops and webinars and further self-guided learning allows you to learn at your own pace.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Graduates from our courses have successful careers in government industry and the community sector. The Graduate Diploma in 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.

Possible careers
  • Digital journalist
  • Digital performance analyst
  • Social media entrepreneur
  • Social media manager

Course structure

To meet the course requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication you must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of:

  • core units (48 credit points)
  • digital communication unit options (48 credit points).

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. Access more information about intensive teaching period dates (Flexible teaching periods).

To meet the course requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication you must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of:

  • core units (48 credit points)
  • digital communication unit options (48 credit points).

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. Access more information about intensive teaching period dates (Flexible teaching periods).