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Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
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Yes
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Degree details
- Develop the skills for content curation and creation
- Learn how to research and develop a social media strategy
- Gain a solid grounding in public relations and marketing
- Learn how to critically analyse social media and identify differences between accurate content and mis/disinformation
- Content creation executive
- Digital marketing manager
- Digital strategist
- Online community manager
- Social media manager
Secondary education
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank: 55.00
Work and Life
You may be eligible for a selection rank, which can help you get into university, If you:
- have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
- have a TAFE/VET qualification
- have relevant work experience, or
- have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)
To learn more about pathways visit program page Undergraduate Certificate in Social Media
For more detailed admissions information and criteria, visit Admissions explained.
Please refer to Application dates for the closing dates to submit an applications to study at UniSC.
English Proficiency Requirements
Standard English language requirements apply.
If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your USC degree.
Visit Credit Transfer and How to apply for credit for more information.
Want to work in social media? Kickstart your career with a four-course undergraduate certificate that teaches the foundations of marketing and public relations, and provides practical experience working with a real client (or your own business) to develop a social media strategy. This program will teach you how to produce high-quality blogs, video and a wide range of strategic content for mainstream social media.
Recommended Study Pattern
This program is offered full-time or equivalent part-time.
Program structure
Introductory courses (2) 24 units
BUS105 Marketing Essentials
CMN120 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
CMN204 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
CMN276 Social Media Communication
Program notes
- The total number of units required to complete the program is 48 units.
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- Program structures are subject to change
Award Requirements
To attain the award of Undergraduate certificate in Social media, students are required to successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure