Our social media courses will teach you the theory and practice behind this revolutionary transformation in human communication — and how to use it to engage with new audiences. 

With studies in society, culture and industry, along with the ability to analyse new and emerging media, students with social media training will be prepared for the next innovations in this constantly growing and evolving field. Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more. 

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  • "I’ve had amazing internships with incredible companies. I’m working in an industry placement as a Social Media Response Specialist at Optus. I’ve been able to use the skills learnt in my major, and have worked with the Digital Content team to create content for the Optus website."

    Chloe , Bachelor of Media and Communication (Professional) majoring in Social Media

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    TikTok has a startling amount of sexual content – and it’s way too easy for children to access

    Explicit content has long been a feature of the internet and social media, and young people’s exposure to it has been a persistent concern. This issue has taken centre stage again with the meteoric rise of TikTok. Despite efforts to moderate content, it seems TikTok’s primary focus remains on maximising user engagement and traffic, rather than creating a safe environment for users.

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    Monday 20 November 2023

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