Master of Digital Communication and Culture

About the course

The Master of Digital Communication and Culture is a flexible postgraduate coursework degree examining how digital technologies reshape communication, culture and society. You’ll study platforms such as social media and mobile media, digital audiences, online governance and cross‑media creative practices. The program combines core themes with electives and a capstone option (professional project, internship or dissertation) to explore real digital cultural change in media and communication.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles where digital media is transforming practice, including communications and digital strategy, social media and community management, digital content and publishing, audience and platform research, and cultural and creative industries work. The course supports careers across media organisations, marketing and web teams, education and museums, and games and interactive sectors, applying advanced master’s-level skills in media and communication.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)