Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication builds advanced capabilities in contemporary digital media and communication. You’ll develop skills in social media, data analytics, automation and visualisation while examining how emerging technologies disrupt industries and reshape public communication. The course emphasises authentic, real-world learning informed by leading research, helping you evaluate and create data-driven content for modern media environments in a graduate certificate qualification in communication.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in digital communication and media strategy across government, corporate, not-for-profit and creative industries. The course supports careers involving social media and content management, digital storytelling, audience and data insights, communications advisory work, and analytics-informed campaign planning. Skills developed are relevant for professionals adapting to automated and data-driven communication practices, aligned to a graduate certificate qualification in media and communication.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)