Overview

Highlights

Study at Australia’s number 2 university for communication and media studies (QS World Rankings, 2025).

Analyse and create data-driven compelling stories via diverse social media platforms.

Develop a deep understanding of the digital creative economy and how platforms and artificial intelligence are transforming the media and communication environment.

Learn how to use and build tools to deliver advanced data visualisation and analysis of audience behaviour.

Career

Graduates from the courses have successful careers in government, industry and the community sector. The Master of Digital Communication from Queensland University of Technology opens up exciting and creative media and communication roles in a range of industry sectors with globally transferable skills enabling employment anywhere across the globe.

Your opportunities will be expanded through cross-disciplinary electives with opportunities to deepen your skills in an area such as data science, law, management or marketing.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Digital Storytelling and Visual Culture

Social Media Data Analytics

Debates in Digital Culture

Social Media Strategy Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Digital Media View 49 other Masters in Communication Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have one of the following:

2 year programme

A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any field.

1.5 year program - Project Pathway

Completed the QUT Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication; or
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant discipline; or
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline followed by at least six months full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience.

1.5 year program - Advanced Project Pathway

Completed the QUT Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication

CRICOS: 099302A

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41700 AUD / year

≈ 41700 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

27800 AUD / year

≈ 27800 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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