BACHELOR OF DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA

Delivered by Collarts – The Australian College of the Arts
Anticipated start date: Trimester 2, 2026

OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Digital & Social Media is a contemporary, industry-ready degree delivered by Collarts – the Australian College of the Arts. Designed for creators who want to leave their mark on internet culture, the course equips students with the skills to produce content, develop social media strategies and build engaged online audiences across platforms and industries.

Students learn from lecturers with real industry experience across content strategy, marketing, videography, web design, graphic design, photography and copywriting. Teaching is hands-on and studio-based, ensuring graduates develop both creative confidence and strategic insight.

As part of the course, students work with real clients to build professional relationships and graduate with a portfolio of original work, ready to step into the fast-moving global digital and media landscape.

Career pathways include Content Creator, Social Media Manager, Media Producer, Content Marketer, Videographer or Digital Project Manager.

STUDY AREAS

  • Content Strategy
  • Media and Society
  • Design Principles
  • Digital storytelling – Audio, Photography & Videography
  • Copywriting
  • Data Analysis, Visualisation & Information Design 
  • Creative Entrepreneurship & Industry Placement

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR TRIMESTER 2, 2026

 

WHY CHOOSE COLLARTS? 

  • Excellence in teaching and engagement*
    Collarts is recognised as Australia’s leading creative arts provider for teaching quality and student engagement.*
  • Outstanding graduate satisfaction
    Collarts graduates consistently rank the institution number one in Australia for overall graduate satisfaction, learning from educators with global industry experience.*
  • Strong employment outcomes
    More than 82 percent of Collarts graduates gain employment shortly after completing their studies.*

​​*Source: 2024 QILT Student Experience Survey (SES). Compared to all comprehensive creative arts course providers in Australia, excluding specialist field providers.