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Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication at Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology

Australia, Brisbane

University Rank:#226

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication is a Graduate Certificate degree offered by Queensland University of Technology across its Kelvin Grove and Online campuses in Brisbane, Australia. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 6 months to complete. Students study across its Kelvin Grove and Online campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 14,525 / per year, and the next intake is available from July 28, 2026.

About Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication

Highlights

Study at a university ranked number 33 in the world and number 1 in Queensland for media and communications studies (QS World Rankings, 2025).
Analyse and create data-driven compelling stories via social media platforms.
Develop an 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.

Digital transformation is impacting global media and communication production, distribution and consumption at unprecedented levels. This data and automation driven disruption is increasingly delivering content across personal mobile devices, placing pressure on traditional institutions and giving rise to new and emerging forms of content production and distribution.

Learn more about studying communication at QUT.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication at Queensland University of Technology

Entry Requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Entry requirement

You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline.

Minimum English language requirements

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	6.5	6	6	6	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	176	169	169	169	169
PTE Academic	58	50	50	50	50
TOEFL iBT	79	16	16	21	18

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication

Careers and outcomes

Graduates from our courses have successful careers in government, industry and the community sector. This course 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.

Course articulation

You will have the option of continuing your studies with a Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication or a Master of Digital Communication.

Possible careers

Digital content producer
Digital journalist
Digital performance analyst
Social media entrepreneur
Social media manager

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

14,525 / per year

Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication at Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology

Australia, Brisbane