Undergraduate USC-SME-CTF-2022

Undergraduate Certificate in Social Media

Produce posts, tweets, messages, blogs, videos and more.

Learn how to publish content on social media platforms. You’ll discover how to plan, create, and schedule. Reach a broader audience. Begin to explore marketing and public relations. Zoom in on online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

Price

From

$7,312

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

No dates available

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2022

Degree details

What you'll learn

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

Career opportunities

Content creation executive
Digital marketing manager
Digital strategist
Online community manager
Social media manager

Entry requirements

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.

Credit for previous study or work

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.

Description

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.

Degree structure details

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