It's almost impossible to participate in society today without using digital and social media. This course explores the social, cultural and political impacts of the internet, including the significance of social media.

You will learn the fundamentals of online communications and explore digital innovations, such as artificial intelligence. You'll understand how the internet is changing political systems and reshaping cultures, societies and economies, and how you can navigate these changes effectively.

You'll build practical and advanced skills in creating, maintaining and managing online communications across web media, publishing and presence, online collaboration, and virtual community development and management.

Upon graduating, you’ll be career-ready for diverse roles in digital and social media and strategy. 

How this course will make you industry ready

Our graduates find work in web design and development, marketing, communications, the media industry and with independent online businesses. Due to the open structure of the course, you can acquire the skills and knowledge you want, depending on your current employment or personal interests.

Our graduates are well-positioned to undertake management, operational and policy work concerning the internet, and base their professional practice in a deeper understanding of the profound societal changes caused by digital and social media.