Diploma of Digital & Social Media
The Diploma of Digital & Social Media is a hands-on course focused on building job-ready skills for the digital industry. Learn to create content, manage social platforms, analyse performance, and deliver digital campaigns using current tools and real-world briefs, preparing you for entry-level roles in social media, content creation, and digital marketing.
Course Duration: 8 months full-time
Study Modes: On Campus or Online
Campus Location: Melbourne (Collingwood & Fitzroy), Sydney (Waterloo)
Intakes: February | June | September
Bachelor of Digital & Social Media
The Bachelor of Digital & Social Media is an in-depth degree designed to develop advanced skills in digital strategy, content creation, and audience engagement. You’ll work on industry-led projects, analyse digital performance, and build integrated campaigns across platforms, preparing you for professional roles in social media, digital marketing, and content strategy.
Course Duration: 2 Years full-time
Study Modes: On Campus or Online
Campus Location: Melbourne (Collingwood & Fitzroy, Sydney (Waterloo)
Intakes: February | June | September
On Campus
Study Digital and Social Media at Collarts’ campuses in Collingwood and Fitzroy, surrounded by a thriving arts scene, major studios, music venues, and cafes. This campus is ideal for students who thrive in highly collaborative environments, with access to studios and cross-discipline projects that reflect real-world production pipelines and team-based workflows.
Sydney - Waterloo
The Sydney campus in Waterloo offers a focused, industry-connected environment for Digital and Social Media students who want to work within Australia’s largest screen and digital media market. With studios and flexible creative spaces, students benefit from hands-on production learning while building strong professional pathways into social media and digital industries.
Online
Study the Diploma or Bachelor of Digital & Social Media online with Collarts and enjoy the flexibility to learn from anywhere, meaning your study can fit into your lifestyle. Access the same campus-based, industry-led curriculum, engage in hands-on projects, and connect with educators and peers virtually, building practical digital skills at your own pace.
Choosing the Right Qualification For You
Everyone’s digital career journey starts from a different place. Whether you’re looking for a practical, career-focused entry point or a deeper, industry-ready qualification, Collarts’ Digital & Social Media courses offer flexible pathways to match your skills, experience, and career goals. Explore our Diploma and Bachelor options to find the right starting point for your journey.
Diploma
The benefit of studying the Diploma of Digital & Social Media is that it provides a practical, hands-on foundation for a career in the digital and social media industry. You’ll gain job-ready skills in content creation, social media management, digital campaigns, and analytics, all through real-world projects and industry tools, enabling you to step confidently into entry-level roles or progress to higher qualifications. Studied full-time, the diploma takes 8 months to complete.
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Bachelor
The benefit of studying the Bachelor of Digital & Social Media is that it delivers an advanced, industry-focused education in digital strategy, content creation, and audience engagement. You’ll gain in-depth, hands-on experience through real-world projects and integrated campaigns, preparing you for professional roles in social media, digital marketing, and content strategy with the skills to lead and innovate in the digital industry. You can graduate in 2 years, studying fulltime.
LEARN MOREEntry Requirements and Eligibility
At Collarts’ there is no ATAR requirement, just your creativity!
Depending on your situation, there are different ways you can apply to Collarts to complete a Digital & Social Media course.
Direct Applications (Domestic & International)
Year 12 / VTAC Applicants
After applying for one of our Digital & Social Media courses, a Future Student Advisor will speak to you about your application.
If successful, you will receive an offer from Collarts.
Speak with a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au
Why Study Digital & Social Media at Collarts?
Collarts’ Digital & Social Media courses are built around how the industry actually works, combining creative practice with strategic thinking and real-world application. You’ll learn from industry-active educators, work on practical projects and live briefs, and develop in-demand skills across content creation, social media management, digital campaigns, and performance analysis, using current tools and platforms.
With flexible on-campus and online study options, strong industry connections, and a creative community based in Melbourne, Collarts prepares you to graduate with the confidence, experience, and professional mindset needed to succeed in the fast-moving digital and social media industry.
Practical, Industry-Ready Skills
Learn practical skills in software applications such as Photoshop and InDesign and develop your own portfolio of video, graphic design and photographic content.
Real-World Social Media Strategy
Plan and launch cross-platform campaigns using industry tools and analytics. Graduate with a portfolio featuring content strategy, paid ads and measurable results.
#1 Provider of Creative Arts Courses for Teaching Quality and Engagement.*
Collarts achieved a 90.7% positive response in the QILT SES for Teaching Quality & Engagement. This showcases the quality of our teaching staff, the relevance of our curriculum, and the meaningful interactions between students and faculty.
*Source: 2024 QILT Student Experience Survey (SES). Compared to all comprehensive creative arts course providers in Australia, excluding specialist field providers.