Bachelor of Digital Media

Discover how to create captivating digital content with Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Digital Media.

By studying courses in digital design, video production and social media management, you’ll learn how to navigate the digital landscape and craft stories that can resonate with diverse audiences.

Build your understanding of digital media principles, explore storytelling strategies and hone your technical abilities to produce impactful content for various platforms.

Discover opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals and engage in practical projects where you can apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios. Showcase your talents with your own portfolio and graduate ready to step into a diverse range of digital media roles.

This 100% online degree combines practical skills in video production, motion graphics and digital design with a deep understanding of storytelling. You’ll also explore the impact of digital media on various industries including GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums).

You’ll explore cutting-edge practices and technologies and gain hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Cloud. Build a strong foundation for your future career and learn about the latest industry trends and the role of diverse creative teams.

Choosing electives in areas such as data analytics, communication, marketing, IT and business will further enhance your digital media knowledge and skills. Graduate ready to thrive in digital storytelling, animation and social media roles.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

UO Digital Graphics and Imaging (GRAP1017)

UO Introduction to Digital Media (MDIA1013)

UO Introduction to Social Media (COMM1009)

UO Introduction to Video Production (INFO1024)

UO Digital Media Project 1 (GRAP1018)

UO Intercultural Communication (COMM1006)

UO Introduction to the GLAM sector – Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (LIBR1000)

Elective 1

Year 2

UO Archives and the Digital World (LIBR2000)

UO Digital Photography (JOUR1008)

UO Writing for Digital Media (COMM2004)

UO Animation Design (VISU2004)

UO Design for Digital Technologies (COMM2003)

UO Digital Media Project 2 (GRAP2015)

Elective 2

Elective 3

Year 3

UO Digital Documentary (COMM3000)

UO Digital Mediascapes (MDIA3012)

UO Narrating Objects, Art and Archives (LIBR3000)

UO Digital Media Project 3 (GRAP3008)

UO Integrated Communication Planning (COMM3003)

UO Web Design (MDIA3011)

Elective 4

Any Year

UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning (SOCI3014)

Elective 5

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Indicative total fee $40,793

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

• Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
• A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
• Successful completion of an Adelaide University online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience; OR
• Qualify for special entry.

English language entry requirements for International students only

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5

IELTS Reading 6.0

IELTS Listening 6.0

IELTS Speaking 6.0

IELTS Writing 6.0