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Bachelor of Digital Design (Digital Media) (ARB301.2)
Please note these are the 2026 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 60 | On campus |
South Bank, QLD |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Design and the Built Environment |
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
South Bank, QLD |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Design and the Built Environment |
View teaching periods | 102460A |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Design your way with Digital Media
Design your dream career with a Bachelor of Digital Design (Digital Media). Delivered in partnership with TAFE Queensland, this specialist course focuses on the essential practical knowledge needed to create complex interactive media.
You’ll learn to identify and anticipate emerging technological trends; critically analyse digital and interactive media works and production processes; create advanced digital media artefacts and work effectively in production environments which mirror those found in digital and interactive media workplaces.
Complete your degree at our TAFE Queensland Brisbane campus where you'll build the foundations of your career and upon graduation, you'll be ready to jump into a role in the industry anywhere you choose.
Study a Bachelor of Digital Design in Digital Media at UC and you will:
- Gain specialist knowledge and skills needed to work across a range of creative areas from animation to virtual reality (VR).
- Develop an understanding of how digital technology has revolutionised the way we communicate, work, learn and play.
- Gain up-to-date skills using industry-standard technologies in virtual and augmented reality, digital photography, digital audio, interactive fiction, video and animation.
Upon successful completion you may be able to find work across a range of creative areas.
Work Integrated Learning
You’ll be encouraged and supported to find relevant work placements, enabling you to experience the reality of working within the industry or a particular company, and the opportunity to build useful networks for a future career.
Career opportunities
- Digital Media Designer
- Digital Media Producer
- Multimedia Artist
- Animator
- Digital Photographer
- Videographer
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Designer
- Creative Director
Course Specific information
Standard entry to this course is by selection rank, but a portfolio entry is also possible.
Professional accreditation
None.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- diploma pathway
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 2 | 27 July 2026 |
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Digital Design (Digital Media) (ARB301) | 72 credit points
Open Electives - 24 credit points from the following
- - Must pass 24 credit points from any other TAFE QLD units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Course duration
Standard 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Maximum duration is 10 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Identify and anticipate emerging technological trends and adapt their knowledge and skills to a changeable industrial context. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Systematically and critically analyse and evaluate digital and interactive media works and production processes, and to effectively and efficiently communicate that evaluation. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Converse in the concepts, theories and knowledge related to digital and interactive media and apply this knowledge to augment technical production processes. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; and communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware. |
| Create advanced digital media artefacts and systems that combine multiple media forms through the application of advanced technical skills and knowledge. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Work effectively in production environments typical of those found in digital and interactive media workplaces. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Majors
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Digital Design (Digital Media) | BDigitalDes (DigitalMedia) |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enroll in the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours) course.
Enrolment data
2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank | 19 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | Email: UCBrisbane@canberra.edu.au Phone: 07 3244 5129 |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
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