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Bachelor of Digital Media

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Duration3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Location
Brisbane and Online
Next start termTerm 1, 2025
Study modeOn Campus, Online
Course codeCC24
CRICOS081701M
First-year fee
A$34,410 (Indicative)
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Overview

CQUniversity's Bachelor of Digital Media can prepare you for a professional career in the digital media industry. This course provides skills and knowledge that can be applied in a variety of fields associated with design, technology and media. The flexible course structure allows you to focus on your strengths and interests by pursuing minors in graphic design, interactive media, screen production, animation, or a combination of these areas.

CQUniversity's Bachelor of Digital Media will prepare you for a professional career in the digital media industry by providing practical skills and relevant theory that can be applied in a variety of fields associated with design, technology and media.

The course's flexible structure allows you to focus on your individual strengths and interests by pursuing minors in graphic design, interactive media, screen production, animation, or a combination of these areas.

Working within multimedia computer laboratories and production studios, you will learn how to create digital media works using industry-standard software development tools and techniques. You will learn how to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

During your final year of study, you will have the opportunity to engage with clients on real-world projects, ensuring that you are work-ready upon graduation.

The course can be studied on-campus or by online study via your home country and incorporates two optional interim or exit awards, the Diploma of Digital Media and the Associate Degree of Digital Media.

Study experience

  • Authentic Learning Experiences
  • Industry Relevant
  • Real-world Learning Facilities
  • Seamless Pathways
  • Work-Integrated Learning
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    What I like about the course is that there are various fields you will learn about technology. The teachers did an excellent job of explaining each lesson.

    Adrian Alain Portaje

    Bachelor of Digital Media | Philippines

Career Opportunities

The digital revolution has dramatically changed the way we work, learn, play and communicate. It has created jobs that didn’t exist a decade ago and it has profoundly changed others. People who are skilled in the production and application of digital media are in demand. Completion of the Bachelor of Digital Media will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in fields such as:

  • web design
  • graphic design
  • publishing
  • photography
  • illustration
  • animation
  • game development
  • software development
  • audio production
  • video production
  • film and television post-production
  • visual effects
  • advertising
  • marketing
  • corporate communications
  • education and training.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

Available locations

Your course

You must complete 24 units (144 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (12 units)
  2. 2
    Three four-unit minors

Unit details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

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Animation minor

Learn how to execute high-quality motion graphics and visual effects, 3D computer graphics, 3D character design and 3D animation using industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya and Adobe After Effects. 

Additional information

Digital Media Project - DGTL28004

Students undertake a digital media project of their choice in consultation with academic and workplace supervisors. Work placements with an approved organisation (minimum of 120 hours) are an option.

Collaborative Digital Media Project Part A - DGTL28002

Students work in a team to complete a real-world digital media project for an authentic client in a supportive, scaffolded learning environment over a period of two terms.

Collaborative Digital Media Project Part B - DGTL28003

Students work in a team to complete a real-world digital media project for an authentic client in a supportive, scaffolded learning environment over a period of two terms.

If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Requirements

To be eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During your study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Course fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms). 

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

You may be eligible for up to 25% international scholarship funded by the University.

We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

Browse our scholarships

In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. 

This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.

Information about cost of living in Australia

Overseas Student Health Cover

How to apply

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.

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Diploma of Digital Media

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Associate Degree of Digital Media

Online, On Campus

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

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