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With a real-world technology focus and commitment to preparing graduates for the changing realities of tomorrow’s digital workplaces, the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has become a global leader in communication and media courses. In the 2023 QS World University Rankings, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) placed first in Australia and 19th worldwide for these courses.
In recent years, many industries have increasingly relied on digital communication technologies. Because of this, there is a growing need for competent digital communication professionals who can effectively engage with digital technologies. Through the Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication, you will attain the pragmatic skills and technical agility necessary to adapt to digital innovation’s changing realities continually.
Graduates will develop new skills in social media storytelling, platform analysis and critical thinking alongside technical skills like artificial intelligence, data visualisation and social media analytics. You will also investigate how constantly evolving technologies disrupt various industries and how best to harness the potential of emerging communication technologies.
Designed by leading digital communication scholars, our units will provide a dynamic and diverse skill set that will benefit you in the workplace and your critical awareness of the contemporary digital environment. During the course, you’ll have learning opportunities that include:
Upon completing the Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication, you will take a sophisticated understanding of modern digital communication technologies into your next professional role. This understanding, combined with the adaptable skill set you gain, will help you find creative solutions for problems that arise with the advent of new technologies.
Recognising our students’ potentially diverse professional backgrounds and skill sets, this course was developed to accommodate anyone from working professionals to those entering the workforce. It is also ideal for those wishing to attain a postgraduate qualification that sets them apart from other job seekers with a skill set, unlike other tertiary providers.
You can further your study with a Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication or a Master of Digital Communication.
“Our courses are developed by researchers who are giving advice to industry about policies and practises that are helping guide the future of these industries. That’s why we call QUT the university for the real world.” ~ Digital Communications – Michelle Riedlinger
Start your application process today to secure your future with QUT Online.
a completed diploma (or higher qualification) in a relevant discipline and two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience; or
This course is not available to international students.
Domestic fees: $12,900
Course Consultants can provide more information about your specific qualifications or experience, or submit an enquiry by visiting the contact us page today.
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"QUT is a university for the real world, and studying with QUT Online gives you all the opportunities to develop yourself professionally, while at the same time supporting our other commitments."
The Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication provides graduates with a strong foundation in digital communication theory, practices and its evolving applications in various industries. The course focuses on equipping graduates with skills in social media analysis, data visualisation, social media storytelling, and the critical analysis of scholarly debates concerning digital culture.
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Our dedicated support team is here to help you when you need it. They are available online or over the phone seven days a week to answer all your questions. They are here to help with everything from technical support to academic questions. QUT Online has the tools and people to make your postgraduate study achievable and enjoyable.
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Whether you’re advancing or changing your career, studying online is the flexible way to achieve your goal, allowing you to log on and learn when it suits.
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Fit study into your life, when it suits you. If you study on your lunch break, or after your kids are in bed, you can access everything you need, wherever you are.