Digital and Social Media

Curtin University

Australia, Perth

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Curtin University

Australia , Perth

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Online

Course Code

032988G

Campuses

Curtin Perth

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Feb-2025

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 16,663 / year

Next Intake 26-Feb-2025

Digital and Social Media

About

Advances in digital technology have dramatically increased the demand for specialists in digital and social media and online information. 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.

The graduate certificate presents you with a range of skills and specialisations to choose from, depending on your interests and career goals: you can develop skills in public communication, social network management, collaboration via virtual organisations and web media production.

Alternatively, you can learn about the cultural, political, economic and social changes associated with the internet and social media. You can focus on specialist areas of communications and policy, content management, training and development.

Topics include:

Exploring the human dimensions of the internet â€“ how people network, collaborate and share information through internet communications, media and design.
Understanding the political, social and cultural contexts of online interactions and developments.
Learning how to create, maintain and/or manage online communications for personal and commercial interactions.

When you complete the course, you can apply for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Digital and Social Media and then subsequently enrol in the Master of Digital and Social Media to add to your expertise.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

Why study

You will learn to be an independent and successful leader of digital and social media development.
You will understand the power of the internet to inform, influence and engage individuals, communities and societies.
Our teaching staff are highly qualified and dedicated educators, many of whom are also active researchers in the field.
Our staff and students are contributors to the academic network, the Association of Internet Researchers.
The course is associated with the Centre for Culture and Technology, giving you the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, interdisciplinary expertise and research in media, culture and digital technologies.

understand and apply at an advanced level key concepts of Internet Studies and apply transdisciplinary thinking to the application and creation of ideas concerning networked technologies of information and communication

think critically, creatively and reflectively so as to imagine, design, use and critique networked technologies of information and communication

conduct advanced scholarly and professional research to find, access, organise, evaluate and synthesise information through a variety of media and apply that information to the construction of knowledge

communicate and facilitate communication through a variety of media, for different purposes, and for different audiences

use the Internet and related networked technologies of information and communication with an understanding of the complex interaction of political, cultural, and economic forces that constitutes technology as social

further develop skills and knowledge through independent research and self-directed learning

understand and utilise in their research and work the complex interplay of local, national and global factors that influence and are expressed through the Internet and networked technologies of information and communication

recognise and value cultural difference and understand its significance in relation to network technologies and their use in society for communication and information

act ethically and responsibly to use, sustain and expand the social, business and cultural networks that exist via the Internet, when working independently and in teams

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completion of 3 year post-secondary (post Year 12 equivalent) qualification OR hold a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised University which is comparable to an AQF Associate Degree

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

Career

Career opportunities

Data business analyst
Digital and social media manager
Digital producer/strategist
Online content creator
Web communications manager
Industries
Advertising, arts and media
Education and training
Governance, policy and regulation
Journalism
Marketing, public relations and communications

Industries

Advertising, arts and media
Education and training
Governance, policy and regulation
Journalism
Marketing, public relations and communications

Fee Information

⁺estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

Tuition Fee

AUD 16,663

How to Apply

Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
The Awarding institution
A Notary Public Office
The official Government body
An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

Applying online: Use the ‘Apply now’ button on the relevant course page and following the prompts.

Applying by mail or email: Download the International application for admission form [.pdf – 307 kB].

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment – a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.