Overview

From the mobile phone to the game console, digital technology has revolutionised the way we communicate, learn and play. It’s an area of the economy that’s growing in importance and one which is predicted to see job growth into the foreseeable future.

You’ll gain up-to-date skills using industry-standard technologies in virtual and augmented reality, digital photography, digital audio, interactive fiction, video and animation to create digital media stories and experiences for the 21st century.

You’ll graduate with the expertise needed to find work in this flourishing creative industry and, more importantly, the knowledge that you can adapt to whatever the future holds.

Study Arts (Digital Media) from University of Canberra and you will:

identify and anticipate emerging technological trends and adapt your knowledge and skills to a changeable industrial context

systematically and critically analyse digital and interactive media works and production processes, and efficiently communicate your evaluation

create advanced digital media artefacts and systems which combine multiple media forms using advanced technical skills and knowledge

discuss the concepts, theories and knowledge related to digital and interactive media and apply this knowledge to improve technical production processes

work effectively in production environments which mirror those found in digital and interactive media workplaces.

Career opportunities

Digital media manager

Game designer

Special effects designer

Digital media producer

Animator

Videographer

Digital media adviser

Digital media designer

Motion graphics designer

Digital media strategist

Mobile developer

Game artist

Communications manager

Multimedia artist

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Orientation (Arts)

Big Stories: Culture, Memory and Power

It Must Be True: Knowledge, Culture and Creativity

Reading Culture, Curating Culture

The Grand Experiment

Evidence (Arts)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Digital Media View 38 other Bachelors in Digital Media 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

CRICOS Code: 095563A

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

Year 12 ATAR

other Australian Qualification

work experience

overseas qualification

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33800 AUD / year

≈ 33800 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic - Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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