DigitalandSocialMedia
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Learn to connect and communicate in our digital world
The future is digital, so get ahead with a degree designed for the world of tomorrow. At UTS, we blend hands-on learning with practical, to-the-minute theory, making sure you get the skills you need to work as a digital and social media professional.
You’ll gain technical skills and hands-on experience in areas such as User Experience (UX) design, digital marketing and app prototyping. As a graduate, you’ll be an agile, analytical communication professional ready to succeed in the evolving digital landscape.
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Internationally ranked
## Top 150 worldwide
UTS is ranked in the global top 150 universities for communication and media studies.
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Career outlook
## 11.4% growth in jobs
Social Media Management roles are expected to become even more in demand over the coming years.
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Graduate outcomes
## 5 stars
Our undergraduate Communications programs received five stars for graduate starting salary.
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Why study Digital Media at UTS?
- Learn how to develop innovative solutions to problems that real clients are experiencing, through hands-on assessments and an optional internship.
- Future-proof your career by building an extensive set of skills that are in high demand by employers. You'll graduate with practical design and technical skills, social media expertise, and the ability to create effective digital experiences and strategies.
- Through our hands-on approach to learning, you'll work on projects throughout your degree that will help you build a portfolio, ready for your first interview. Think app prototypes, innovation blueprints, digital communication strategies and more!
- Develop a critical understanding of the role of technology in contemporary organisations and learn how to adapt to the challenges of continuous transformation in the digital environment.
- Expand your career opportunities by adding a second major to your degree. Options include Journalism, Writing and Publish, Strategic Communication or Social & Political Sciences. An Honours year is also available for outstanding students who want to prepare for higher degree research.
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Discover how studying Digital and Social Media at UTS will help you build digital communication skills that you can apply across a range of technological platforms and environments.
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