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Bachelor of Digital Media

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
January
March
June
September

Campus
Online

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
XBDM

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 27,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
IELTS speaking [6.0]
IELTS listening [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:

Higher education study

Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study of a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR
Work and life experience (for domestic students only)

Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or
Completed a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Qualify for Special Entry

OR
Recent secondary education

Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
IELTS speaking [6.0]
IELTS listening [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310
German Abitur	3.8
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	2.8
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	12.5
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1050
India (best 4) State Board	70
India (best 4) Central Board	60
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.41

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Aim

The Bachelor of Digital Media degree develops creative, intellectual, technical and professional knowledge and skills and qualifies individuals to operate as reflective and responsive practitioners in digital media design and production.

The Bachelor of Digital Media qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge and skills across a variety of discipline areas within digital media arts, technology, computer-generated imagery (CGI) and digital media developing critical analysis and communication skills in a range of digital media technologies across a variety of platforms to undertake professional work in design technology and media production.

Content & Structure

Graduates of the Bachelor of Digital Media will have a broad and coherent knowledge in the creation and development of digital media across a broad range of fields and disciplines. Graduation will have transferable knowledge in all aspects from conceptualisation and narratives through to production and post-production, combining digital forms of interactive text and image making, web design, multimedia and digital design. Graduates will have professional skills in all stages in the production of apps and websites, with understanding of different media platforms implications of this development for the user experience. Additionally, graduates will gain historical and cultural perspectives of contemporary media-scapes within which cultural and commercial work manifests itself.
The students will complete 108 units of study comprising 90 units of core courses and 18 units of electives.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
Term 1
UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning	CURR 3021	4.5	Note(s): 2
OR
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 1
UO Introduction to Digital Media	INFT 1028	4.5
Term 2
UO Introduction to Video Production	INFT 1029	4.5
UO Intercultural Communication	LANG 1064	4.5
Term 3
UO Introduction to Social Media	COMM 1073	4.5
UO Digital Graphics and Imaging	GRAP 1027	4.5
Term 4
UO Introduction to the GLAM sector - Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums	HUMS 1058	4.5
UO Digital Media Project 1	GRAP 1028	4.5
SECOND YEAR
Term 1
UO Motion Graphics	GRAP 2035	4.5	Note(s): 1
UO Archives and the Digital World	HUMS 2041	4.5
Term 2
UO Writing for Digital Media	COMM 2088	4.5
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Term 3
UO Design for Digital Technologies	COMM 2087	4.5
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Term 4
UO Digital Photography	GRAP 1032	4.5
UO Digital Media Project 2	GRAP 2036	4.5
THIRD YEAR
Term 1
UO Web Design	GRAP 3015	4.5
UO Digital Documentary	COMM 3070	4.5
Term 2
UO Narrating Objects, Art and Archives	HUMS 3052	4.5
UO Integrated Communication Planning	COMM 3077	4.5
Term 3
UO Digital Mediascapes	COMM 3071	4.5
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 1
Term 4
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 1
UO Digital Media Project 3	GRAP 3014	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. When choosing electives, students may select any course in the UniSA Online electives list subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability.

Notes

1. Students are required to have access and make use of a digital drawing tablet in order to complete this course. It is recommended that the hardware access and suitable experience in its use is gained in the first year prior to the commencement of the course.

2. This course is recommended for students who are new to university studies or require development in academic and research skills.