Digital and Social Media Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 2005
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Course ID
201182
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Fiona Suwana
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The course will focus on strategic communication and promotional branding through digital and social media content. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to develop expertise of digital and social media platforms and implement effective content strategies. The learning experience is enhanced by authentic assessments within the curriculum, which provide opportunities for students to develop professional and leadership skills relevant to various industries and contexts in digital and social media platforms. Students will deepen their understanding of branding and reputation management as it relates to digital and social media in strategic communication across diverse industries. 

  • The Digital Shift
  • Platforms, Audiences and Algorithms
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Building persuasive content
  • Strategic Content Creation
  • Digital Campaign Types
  • Digital Branding
  • Visual Strategy
  • Ethics, Risks & Crises
  • Digital Practice + Lab

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate the role of digital and social media platforms in communication strategies across various industries.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge to analyse digital and social media practices to develop effective communication strategies.
  • Create and implement digital and social media content strategies to improve audience engagement.
  • Analyse and evaluate digital and social media content in the context of professional standards to enhance strategic communication

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 51593
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S118
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S118
Class number
Class number 51594
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S106
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S106
Class number
Class number 51595
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 2
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S106
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S106
Class number
Class number 51596
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S106
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S106

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