Bachelor of Communication and Media (Digital and Social Media)

About the course

This major within the Bachelor of Communication and Media focuses on contemporary digital communication, social platforms and audience engagement. You’ll build practical and analytical skills in creating content, understanding online cultures, and planning communication for organisations and communities. Study is on campus at Wollongong with full-time or part-time options across three years in media and communication. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may work in digital communication roles across agencies, media and corporate or government teams. Typical pathways include social media management, content creation and production, digital campaign coordination, community engagement, media analysis, brand and communications roles, and experience design. This degree prepares you for entry-level to emerging careers in digital and social media within the media and communication sector. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR-SR 70 (or IBAS 26.25).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)