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Course overview

A Bachelor of Digital Media from Macleay will have you exploring creative and strategic problem solving, online storytelling, social media and content strategy development in a hands-on learning environment. You'll create and manage digital content across a variety of platforms and carve out your niche in this rapidly evolving sector. Dive even deeper into your area of interest by choosing one of the following specialisations:

  • Coding and Analytics – learn how to code websites and applications and mine data to discern valuable business insights
  • Content Creation – produce photo and video content for digital and social media campaigns
  • Content Writing – become a specialist writer for websites, blogs, social media and other online content
  • Digital and Social Media Marketing* – develop marketing activities and campaigns across channels
  • Digital Entrepreneurship* – learn how to set up your own digital startup
  • User Experience Design* – design digital ads, web banners, interactive websites and mobile apps

*These specialisations are available in Melbourne. All specialisations are available in Sydney.

How you'll learn

Designed and taught by industry professionals, this course focuses on innovative practices and hands-on learning.

You’ll get the opportunity to work both independently and in groups to create real-life projects that test your skills and knowledge. Small classes feature personalised teaching that nurtures each student’s unique strengths.

You’ll develop and design digital content for social media platforms, blogs and websites, create digital photos and online videos, and manage projects like digital marketing initiatives, social media campaigns, interactive websites and mobile apps.

Campuses
  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
Delivery
  • On-campus
Potential job opportunities
  • Communications Manager
  • Digital Account Manager
  • Digital Content Producer
  • Digital Content Creator
  • Digital Copywriter
  • Digital Designer
  • Digital Marketer
  • Digital Strategist
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Interaction Designer
  • Web Designer
  • User Experience Designer
Accreditation

This qualification is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework and is accredited to 15/08/2023 CRICOS Code 094006E.

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Start dates

February, May and September 2020

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Number of units

24

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Duration

2 years full-time
4 years part-time

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Internship

168 hours
within degree structure

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Class options

Daytime, evening

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Entry requirements

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Fees

$2,250 per unit

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FEE-HELP

Yes

Unit outlines

Course structure

Digital Media Bachelor Course Structure
Year 1 specialisations
Coding & Analytics
  • Coding Fundamentals
  • Data Analytics
Content Creation
  • Digital Photography
  • Video Production
Content Writing
  • Copywriting
Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Foundations of Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
Digital Entrepreneurship
  • Business Fundamentals
  • Enterprise Innovation 1
User Experience Design
  • Advanced Digital Design
  • User Experience
Year 2 specialisations
Coding & Analytics
  • Advanced Coding
  • App Development
Content Creation
  • Advanced Video Production
  • Motion Graphics
Content Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Multiplatform Writing
Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • The Market Plan
  • Applied Marketing Psychology
Digital Entrepreneurship
  • Enterprise Innovation 2
  • Business Consultancy
User Experience Design
  • Interaction Design
  • App Development
Year 1 & 2 electives
Advertising & Media
  • Introduction to Advertising
  • Campaign Thinking
  • Creative Process
  • Art Direction & Design
  • Account Management
  • Media Landscape
  • Strategic Media Planning
  • Brand Experience
  • Advertising: Past, Present & Future
Business
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Technology Entrepreneurship
  • Digital Business Communications
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Sales & Negotiations
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Leadership & Change Management
Digital Media
  • Gamification
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Start dates

February, May and September 2020

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Number of units

24

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Duration

3 years full-time

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Internship

168 hours
within degree structure

day-night

Class options

Daytime, evening

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Entry requirements

View requirements

fees

Fees and scholarships

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Unit outlines

Course structure

Digital Media Bachelor Course Structure International
Year 1 & 2 specialisations
Coding & Analytics
  • Coding Fundamentals
  • Data Analytics
Content Creation
  • Digital Photography
  • Video Production
Content Writing
  • Copywriting
Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Foundations of Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
Digital Entrepreneurship
  • Business Fundamentals
  • Enterprise Innovation 1
User Experience Design
  • Advanced Digital Design
  • User Experience
Year 2 & 3 specialisations
Coding & Analytics
  • Advanced Coding
  • App Development
Content Creation
  • Advanced Video Production
  • Motion Graphics
Content Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Multiplatform Writing
Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • The Market Plan
  • Applied Marketing Psychology
Digital Entrepreneurship
  • Enterprise Innovation 2
  • Business Consultancy
User Experience Design
  • Interaction Design
  • App Development
Year 1, 2 & 3 electives
Advertising & Media
  • Introduction to Advertising
  • Campaign Thinking
  • Creative Process
  • Art Direction & Design
  • Account Management
  • Media Landscape
  • Strategic Media Planning
  • Brand Experience
  • Advertising: Past, Present & Future
Business
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Technology Entrepreneurship
  • Digital Business Communications
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Sales & Negotiations
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Leadership & Change Management
Digital Media
  • Gamification

Specialisations

Choosing a specialisation that aligns with your career ambitions can help set you up for success.
Specialisations for the Bachelor of Digital Media include:

Coding & Analytics

A coder and analyst is an industry essential. Learn how to customise websites and dashboards, collect and collate information and turn raw data into strategic insights. Gain high-demand coding skills to prepare yourself for success in the brave new world of startups, media agencies and digital businesses.

Job opportunities include: 
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Manager
  • UX Coder
  • WordPress Coder
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Content Creation

Content is king. Learn how to develop and create visual content for websites, social media platforms and apps by studying units in art direction, digital photography, video production and motion graphics.

Job opportunities include: 
  • Content Producer
  • Content Creator
  • Digital Photographer
  • Videographer
  • Video Editor
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Content Writing

In this attention economy, great copy is more important than ever. Learn to tell compelling stories for brands by becoming a digital content writer. Develop website copy and social media posts, produce an attention-grabbing podcast, write an insightful blog or inspire action with emotive copywriting across a number of digital platforms.

Job opportunities include: 
  • Website Writer
  • Blogger
  • Digital Copywriter
  • Podcaster
  • Brand Storyteller
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Digital & Social Media Marketing

Turn your love for social media into a dynamic career. Learn the foundational principles of marketing and apply them to digital campaigns and projects as you study topics like consumer behaviour and applied marketing psychology.

Job opportunities include: 
  • Digital Marketing Coordinator
  • Social Media Community Manager
  • Communications Coordinator
  • Marketing Assistant
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Digital Entrepreneurship

Will you create the next Twitter or Google? The dynamic world of digital business is ready for takeoff. Gain entrepreneurial thinking skills and prepare to work with digital startups or launch your own.

Job opportunities include: 
  • Digital Account Coordinator
  • Digital Entrepreneur
  • Startup Founder
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User Experience Design

UX can make or break a digital business. Learn how to design engaging user experiences for websites, apps and interfaces. Get hands-on experience with target research, product development, technical implementation, marketing and feedback.

Job opportunities include: 
  • User Experience Designer
  • Digital Designer
  • Web and Interaction Designer
  • App Designer
  • Multimedia Specialist
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Our successful graduates

Thomas Curr Davey Bachelor of Digital Media

“Macleay is providing me with industry knowledge and experience, which is helping me build my own brand as well as gain clients.”

Thomas Curr Davey | Bachelor of Digital Media

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Industry connections and internships

In addition to our industry-based teachers, you’ll also meet and hear from a range of guest speakers and have the opportunity to visit relevant businesses. Internships also help you connect to your industry. Macleay supports you in finding internships in agencies and production companies, providing valuable work experience that often lead to amazing job opportunities.

Macleay students have interned at companies like:

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