This course explores the social, cultural and political impacts of the internet, and digital and social media platforms.

 

You will learn the fundamentals of online communications: how people network, create, collaborate and share information through digital and social media platforms, for a range of different purposes and career paths.

 

Throughout the course, you’ll build practical and advanced skills in creating, maintaining and managing online communications across web media, publishing and presence; and develop expertise in online collaboration and community management.

 

You’ll learn how to mobilise digital and social media to promote products, causes and interests.

 

You’ll also explore how digital and social media are reshaping political systems, cultures, societies and economies, and how to use digital and social media to make the world a better place.

 

After completing your course you'll have the career-ready skills for diverse roles in digital and social media; and strategy, content and policy.