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Field of Study

Digital Media

Master of Communication
Overview Study details

Explore how digital communication shapes the way people connect, share ideas and engage with the world around them.

From social media and online communities to podcasts, video and interactive content, digital media plays a central role in how information is created, distributed and understood.

This field of study equips you with the skills to communicate effectively across digital platforms while understanding the cultural, social and professional contexts in which media is produced and consumed.

You'll develop expertise in creating content that informs, engages and influences audiences. Through hands-on learning, you'll build practical skills in digital storytelling, content development and communication strategy, while learning how to adapt messages for different platforms, audiences and purposes.

Drawing on perspectives from the humanities and social sciences, you'll critically examine the changing media landscape, and the ways digital platforms shape public conversation, identity and participation. You'll explore contemporary media practices, audience behaviour and the opportunities and challenges presented by an increasingly connected world.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Digital content producer
  • Communications officer
  • Public relations and social media manager
  • Content creator
  • Community engagement officer
  • Multimedia specialist
  • Digital content writer
  • Digital content specialist
  • Content manager

Average annual salary range

Communications Adviser

$105–$115K

seek.com.au

Average annual salary range

Communications Manager

$125–$145K

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Next steps after graduation

Whether you're interested in developing digital campaigns, producing multimedia content, managing online communities or shaping organisational communications, this field of study will prepare you to communicate with creativity, purpose and impact across a broad range of professional environments.

How you'll learn

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

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Overseas study
  • Research experience
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

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

  • Digital Storytelling
  • Strategic Content Creation
  • Using Data in Digital Media Practice
  • Emerging Technologies: Theory, Critique, Futures

See courses and program structure

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