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Graduate with a Bachelor of Communication and Master of Digital Communication in one integrated four-year course.
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Explore the creative, cultural, technological and business forces shaping film, television, streaming and digital video.
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Develop practical knowledge of screen production management, audience research and creative entrepreneurship.
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Build advanced capabilities in social media, communication analytics, artificial intelligence and data visualisation.
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Gain experience through industry-focused projects, pitching activities, internships and advanced communication research.
Highlights
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Graduate with a Bachelor of Communication and Master of Digital Communication in one integrated four-year course.
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Explore the creative, cultural, technological and business forces shaping film, television, streaming and digital video.
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Develop practical knowledge of screen production management, audience research and creative entrepreneurship.
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Build advanced capabilities in social media, communication analytics, artificial intelligence and data visualisation.
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Gain experience through industry-focused projects, pitching activities, internships and advanced communication research.
Why choose this course?
Screen industries are being transformed by streaming services, global production, digital platforms and changing audience behaviour. Contemporary screen professionals need to understand not only how content is developed, but also how it is financed, managed, distributed, promoted and experienced by audiences.
This course combines an understanding of screen industries with advanced digital communication knowledge. You will explore the economic, cultural and technological forces influencing film, television and digital entertainment while developing capabilities in screen business models, audience research, production management and professional practice.
Your Master of Digital Communication studies will extend this knowledge into social media storytelling, data analytics, artificial intelligence and data visualisation. You will examine how digital platforms and automation are transforming the global media environment and develop advanced research skills for responding to complex communication challenges.
By combining these areas, you will graduate with a broad understanding of screen content, industries and audiences, supported by advanced digital communication and analytical capabilities.
Real-world learning
The course connects theory with activities reflecting contemporary screen and digital communication practice.
During your screen industries studies, you will develop proposals, pitch ideas and analyse industry case studies. Assessment will build your ability to evaluate screen business models, cultural dynamics and emerging industry challenges. You will also develop practical knowledge of production planning and management, including budgeting, scheduling, risk assessment and compliance.
Work-integrated learning opportunities may include internships with production companies, media agencies and cultural organisations. Study tours and industry intensives may also provide exposure to international screen markets and emerging global trends.
In the Master of Digital Communication component, authentic learning experiences will help you address challenging communication scenarios and apply advanced knowledge to real-world contexts. Opportunities may include internships, industry projects, real-world projects or study tours, supported by advanced academic or industry-focused research.
Explore this course
This vertical degree combines the Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Screen Industries, with the Master of Digital Communication.
Your studies will begin by exploring the cultural and industrial forces shaping entertainment and media. You will examine how stories circulate across platforms, how audiences engage with content and how global trends influence local screen markets.
As you progress, you will consider the business and operational dimensions of screen projects. You will learn how productions are planned and managed and examine industry structures, distribution, marketing, audience research, policy and leadership.
Later studies will address emerging technologies, changing audience behaviours and global policy debates affecting screen and media industries. Your advanced digital communication studies will add specialised capabilities in social media storytelling, communication analytics, artificial intelligence and data visualisation.
You will graduate able to understand screen content within its wider industrial and digital context, analyse audiences and platforms, and apply advanced research and communication knowledge to emerging media challenges.
Careers and outcomes
This course prepares you for careers across screen, media and digital communication, particularly roles connecting content, audiences, platforms and industry strategy.
Your screen industries studies will build knowledge of development, production management, distribution, marketing, audience research and screen industry policy. The Master of Digital Communication will add advanced capabilities in social media, audience analytics, artificial intelligence, data visualisation and applied research.
The combined qualification may support careers in film, television, streaming, digital media, production companies, media agencies, cultural organisations and communication teams. It is particularly relevant to roles beyond traditional production that require an understanding of how screen content is developed, managed, distributed and connected with audiences.
Possible careers
- Digital communication specialist
- Digital content producer
- Media researcher
- Production manager
KV40 is a vertical double degree, combining the Bachelor of Communication (Screen Industries) with Master of Digital Communication. It is comprised of:
- 72 credit points of core units
- 96 credit points Screen Industries major
- 12 credit points of QUT You units
- 60 credit points of complementary studies
Postgraduate Digital Communication units
- 48 credit points of units from Master of Digital Communication
KV40 is a vertical double degree, combining the Bachelor of Communication (Screen Industries) with Master of Digital Communication. It is comprised of:
- 72 credit points of core units
- 96 credit points Screen Industries major
- 12 credit points of QUT You units
- 60 credit points of complementary studies
Postgraduate Digital Communication units
- 48 credit points of units from Master of Digital Communication
As this is a new course, the threshold will be available mid-January 2027.
- Course code
- KV40
- QTAC code
- 409726
- CRICOS code
- 096577J
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 80.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 80.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: CSP $16,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2027 fees
2027: $41,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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