Digital and social media (Bachelor of Communication)

Major

Overview

Do you get a kick from influencing the crowds and setting industry trends? If so, Deakin's Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Digital and Social Media is for you.

You will build practical skills by creating a portfolio filled with podcasts, videos, infographics and more. Building your entrepreneurial mindset - and your personal brand - from day one. By developing your expertise and confidence in problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration - while building a deep understanding of data and analytics - you will create compelling content that drives results. You will get access to virtual and augmented realities along with artificial intelligence and gamification. 

Be exposed to opportunities to connect to industry through industry events, internships and networking with online communities and professionals.

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Key information

Unit set code

MJ-A318002 (major)

Students undertaking the Digital and Social Media major sequence (MJ-A318002) cannot undertake the Digital Media minor sequence (MN-A318006) or Social Media minor sequence (MN-A318009)

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Career outcomes

Digital and social media work spans a diverse range of industries and organisations, from multimedia business to content creation in health organisations, museums, sporting clubs and the broader entertainment industries. Deakin graduates work in the following roles:

  • Social media manager
  • Content creator
  • Digital producer
  • Brand manager
  • Media advisor
  • Community engagement officer
  • Social media marketing analyst
  • Various social media specialist freelance work.

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Units

To complete a Major sequence in Digital and Social Media complete the eight (8) units as specified below

  • Making Social Media
  • Making Video
  • Gamified Media
  • Quantified Media
  • Global Media
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Digital Media Entrepreneurship
  • Media Ecologies