Program Overview

Master of Digital Communication

The Master of Digital Communication is a postgraduate degree that develops future-focused specialized skills and advanced knowledge in digital communication. This course is designed for individuals who want to operate in a new and disruptive digital media environment.

Course Overview

The Master of Digital Communication is a 1.5 to 2-year full-time or 3 to 4-year part-time course. It is delivered at the Kelvin Grove campus. The course starts in February and July, and the CRICOS code is A.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Digital Communication, you must have:

• A recognized bachelor degree (or higher) in any field for the 2-year program
• Completed the QUT Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication, a recognized bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant discipline, or a recognized bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline followed by at least six months full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience for the 1.5-year program - Project Pathway
• Completed the QUT Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication for the 1.5-year program - Advanced Project Pathway
• Completed the QUT Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication, a recognized bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant discipline followed by at least six months full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience, or a recognized bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant discipline for the 1-year program - Project Pathway

Relevant Disciplines

Relevant disciplines for this course include:

• Advertising
• Animation
• Communication
• Interaction design
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Media
• Public relations

Course Structure

The Master of Digital Communication requires the completion of 192 credit points, consisting of:

• Core units (108 credit points)
• Project Pathway or Advanced Project Pathway (84 credit points)

Project Pathway

The Project Pathway includes:

• One project preparation unit (12 credit points)
• One core project unit (24 credit points)
• Four electives (unit options) (48 credit points)

Advanced Project Pathway

The Advanced Project Pathway includes:

• One project preparation unit (12 credit points)
• Two core project units (48 credit points)
• Two electives (unit options) (24 credit points)

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Digital Communication can pursue careers in:

• Branding specialist
• Digital communication specialist
• Digital content producer
• Digital marketing manager
• Digital media designer
• Digital media specialist
• Media producer
• Social media campaign adviser
• Social media entrepreneur

Fees

The fees for the Master of Digital Communication are:

• $27,800 per year full-time (96 credit points) for 2026
• $25,800 per year full-time (96 credit points) for 2025

Scholarships

QUT offers various scholarships, including the Equity Scholarships Scheme, International Merit Scholarship, and International Talent Scholarship.