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Bachelor of Digital Media

Undergraduate | 2026

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Duration
3 year(s) full-time
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Program code
XBDME
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Full-time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
$28,500
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
None
Time commitment
Time commitment
10-15 hours per week per course

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

International non-student visa holders

This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

  1. are studying online outside of Australia; or
  2. do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia. 

It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS Overall 6.5
  • IELTS Reading 6
  • IELTS Listening 6
  • IELTS Speaking 6
  • IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Additional Enrolment Information – FAQs | Adelaide University

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Digital Media

Program code: XBDME

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 114 units from Core courses, and
  • 30 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 114 units from Core courses, and
  • 30 units for Electives

Complete exactly 114 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
UO Intercultural Communication
Course code
COMM1006
Units
6
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Course name
UO Introduction to Social Media
Course code
COMM1009
Units
6
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Course name
UO Design for Digital Technologies
Course code
COMM2003
Units
6
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Course name
UO Writing for Digital Media
Course code
COMM2004
Units
6
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Course name
UO Digital Documentary
Course code
COMM3000
Units
6
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Course name
UO Integrated Communication Planning
Course code
COMM3003
Units
6
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Course name
UO Digital Graphics and Imaging
Course code
GRAP1017
Units
6
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Course name
UO Digital Media Project 1
Course code
GRAP1018
Units
6
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UO Digital Media Project 2
Course code
GRAP2015
Units
6
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UO Digital Media Project 3
Course code
GRAP3008
Units
6
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Course name
UO Introduction to Video Production
Course code
INFO1024
Units
6
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Course name
UO Digital Photography
Course code
JOUR1008
Units
6
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UO Introduction to the GLAM sector - Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums
Course code
LIBR1000
Units
6
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UO Archives and the Digital World
Course code
LIBR2000
Units
6
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UO Narrating Objects, Art and Archives
Course code
LIBR3000
Units
6
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Course name
UO Introduction to Digital Media
Course code
MDIA1013
Units
6
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UO Web Design
Course code
MDIA3011
Units
6
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Course name
UO Digital Mediascapes
Course code
MDIA3012
Units
6
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Course name
UO Animation Design
Course code
VISU2004
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 30 units comprising:

  • 30 units from Program electives

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning
Course code
SOCI3014
Units
6
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Course name
Elective 1
Course code
AUXX1011
Units
6
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Elective 2
Course code
AUXX1012
Units
6
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Elective 3
Course code
AUXX1013
Units
6
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Elective 4
Course code
AUXX1014
Units
6
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Elective 5
Course code
AUXX1015
Units
6

Notes

  • Program electives - Students can choose AU Online courses as electives

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