Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication

About the course

This Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication builds advanced capability for communicating in fast-changing, data- and automation-driven media environments. You’ll develop critical thinking to design and implement solutions to contemporary communication challenges, while gaining practical skills in social media storytelling, analytics and data visualisation. The course provides a broad overview and foundational preparation for further study in a masters-level digital communication pathway.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for digital communication roles across government, industry and media-related organisations where audiences, platforms and content strategies rapidly evolve. Skills in social media storytelling, analytics, data visualisation and emerging technologies support work in areas such as digital content and community management, communication strategy, audience and insights, and platform-based campaign development. This graduate diploma supports progression into specialist digital communication careers.

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)