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Bachelor of Communication and Media (Digital and Social Media)

Build a global career. Develop in-demand skills. Broaden your communication skillset.

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Student ?
Campus ?
ATAR-SR ?
70
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 094791G
UOW: 1706

Overview

In our increasingly connected and digital world, communicators with broad skills are in real demand.

The Bachelor of Communication and Media offers you a strong foundation in the national and international communication and media industry. With a focus on preparing you for global careers, this degree places an emphasis on high-level skills in media production, communication research and independent project work.

Throughout your degree you will develop a portfolio of works that develop and demonstrate your ability to put theory into practice.

Students must choose at least one of the following majors: digital and social media; screen media production; marketing communication and advertising, visual communication design. Completing two majors is also an option, increasing your knowledge and employability.

See the course handbook for more information. 

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Digital and Social Media 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Journalism 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Marketing Communication and Advertising 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Screen Media Production 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Visual Communication Design 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Digital and Social Media (major)

In the digital and social media major, you will learn skills in digital media production, content development, social media curation and project design through ideas and practice.

You will study digital and social media, with a focus on the process of media development. From day one you will use a wide variety of technologies and platforms to test your ideas in projects defined and driven by you.

Our unique approach to learning through project development means that you will rapidly become skilled in innovation, prototyping, testing and practice through creative media approaches to real-world problems. You will learn how to create work that meets the needs of users and clients, and how to use feedback to grow your project potential.

Careers

  • Advertising Officer
  • Copywriter
  • Corporate Communications Officer
  • Designer
  • Digital Content Creator
  • Digital Publishing
  • Editor
  • Feature Writer
  • Game Designer
  • Media Management Advisor
  • Media Strategist
  • Public Relations
  • Publicity Officer
  • Reporter
  • Social Media Manager
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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$17280 (2025)$103680 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$17280 (2026)$103680 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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