| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Digital Communication and Culture from the University of Sydney delves into the intersection of digital communication, culture, and society. Through coursework, students gain critical competencies, industry knowledge, and hands-on experience necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape. This program prepares graduates for careers in journalism, education, strategy, policymaking, and creative industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This unique degree offers a flexible program of study in multiple aspects of digital communication and culture, including the latest developments in internet platforms, social media, research tools, digital audiences, mobile media, online governance, cross-media creative and games.
Objectives:
The Master of Digital Communication and Culture is a postgraduate coursework degree that will equip you to deal with transformations in areas ranging from communication, culture, politics, consumption, work and everyday life.
Description:
The program aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the dramatic changes in technologies, cultural forms, audiences and society. It equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a digital world, including:
- Understanding the latest developments in digital communication and culture.
- Developing critical competencies for the digital age.
- Engaging with digital media and technologies in a meaningful and effective way.
Careers:
This program is particularly valuable for professionals moving into the emerging content, services and leadership roles opening in broadband, mobile telecommunications and computer entertainment. Our graduates work as:
- Creatives
- Journalists
- Educators
- Strategists
- Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney
- Study mode: Face to face
- Credit points: 72 Handbooks for future years, including for new courses commencing in a future year will progressively be available in November each year.
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
Entry Requirements:
- Master of Digital Communication and Culture (1.5 years full-time):
- A bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.
- Master of Digital Communication and Culture (1 year full-time):
- Completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication and Culture with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
- An Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or
- Relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification.
Note:
If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us.
