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Major

Digital Media

Bachelors of Communication / Arts
Overview Study details

This major focuses on the continuous evolution of media technologies and industries.

It also covers the interactive and data-driven platforms that now form the basis of everyday media infrastructure, significant domains of cultural production such as news and television, and the role media plays in the formation of identity.

You'll learn a combination of critical analytic, research, production, management and planning skills related to contemporary media industries.

Graduates will be candidates for work in the media industries, as well as the expanding array of organisations that have in-house media production and management.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2024

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Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Broadcast producer
  • Content producer
  • Social media producer
  • Digital media manager
  • Digital media product manager
  • Digital content producer
  • Digital editor
  • Multimedia designer
  • Digital video manager
  • Media and communications officer
Hannah Hori

The best thing about my program was the flexibility. I majored in Digital Media and International Relations. Digital Media was one of the best parts of my program because technology will shape the jobs of the future.

Hannah Hori
Graduate, Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Arts
Hannah Hori

The best thing about my program was the flexibility. I majored in Digital Media and International Relations. Digital Media was one of the best parts of my program because technology will shape the jobs of the future.

Hannah Hori
Graduate, Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Arts

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Work placements
  • Online study
  • Overseas study
  • Studios
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Media Design
  • Digital Media Industries
  • Digital Project
  • Media Platforms

See courses and program structure

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