Media & Communication courses

About Bachelor Of Arts (digital & Social Media) in Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)

If you dream of a career as a Content Creator, Interactive Media Manager, Videographer, Online Publisher, Media Producer, Social Media Manager, Content Marketer or Digital Project Manager, the Digital & Social Media course is for you.

The Digital & Social Media course is perfect for students who want to be producers and creators for the media, arts, music, fashion and other creative industries. You will be taught and mentored by industry experts who are currently working as digital and social media producers, online media marketers, media project and community managers, and digital executives.

You will undertake fundamental units in social media, content strategy and marketing, web design, videography, graphic design, photography and copywriting, alongside subjects in brand strategy and user experience. Students will work with real clients in a studio environment to develop industry relationships and their own portfolio of work.

Students will graduate with a globally recognised qualification and a well-rounded understanding of the digital and social media industries in Australia and overseas.

The Bachelor of Arts (Digital & Social Media) will provide students with a knowledge and understanding of digital and social media, and develop the practical skills required to gain employment as content designers and creators. The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study.

Throughout the degree, you will:

• Create professional-quality digital content and social media for a variety of platforms;
• Gain an in-depth understanding of digital marketing, social media and project management;
• Develop an understanding of social media strategy and content distribution;
• Learn practical skills in software applications Photoshop and InDesign;
• Develop your own portfolio of video and photographic content;
• Learn how to write and edit professional online content;
• Work with real clients in a studio environment and develop industry relationships;
• Undertake a 60-hour work placement.

Academic qualification equivalents

• High school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English).

 English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) Tuition Fees

Fee per trimester at Collarts: AUD 10,880

• Diploma: 2 Trimesters (AUD 21,760)
• Diploma of Entertainment Journalism: 3 Trimesters (AUD$ 32,640)
• Bachelor’s Degree: 6 Trimesters (AUD 65,280)
• Double Degree: 9 Trimesters (AUD 97,920)

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

As well as a successful interview and/or audition, and/or submission of personal statement, you must be able to submit the following documents: 

• Copy of high school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English). 
• A copy of English test score results from the last 18 months, evidencing IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.
• Certified copy of your passport. 
• Certified copy of your current visa, if you are currently residing in Australia.

* Please note some countries and citizenships are required to use an Education Agent to assist with their application which may include Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements to be met in accordance with The Australian Department of Home Affairs – DHA.

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