Associate Degree of Digital Media-083582G

Associate Degree of Digital Media

Central Queensland University (CQU)

CRICOS CodeCRICOS Code:083582G
Course TypeCourse Type:Associate Degree
Central Queensland University (CQU)
Priority 1 (Fastest)
Sufficient school places|Visa Approval Time: 1-2 weeks for fast visa approval
Data updated: 2025-11-28
2026
  • Total Tuition Fee71,760 AUD
    Exact Tuition Fee
  • Fee Per Academic Year35,880 AUD
    Exact Tuition Fee
  • Course Duration2.0 Year (104 weeks)
  • Last Updated07-11-2025
Introduction
CQUniversity's Associate Degree of Digital Media can prepare you for para-professional work in the digital media industries. This course will provide you with skills and knowledge that can be applied in a variety of fields associated with design, technology and media. The flexible course structure allows you to focus on your strengths and interests by pursuing minors in graphic design, interactive media, screen production, animation, or a combination of these areas. The Associate Degree of Digital Media can prepare you for paraprofessional work within the media and communications industry by providing practical skills and relevant theory that can be applied in a variety of fields associated with design, technology and media. The course's flexible structure allows you to focus on your individual strengths and interests by pursuing specialisations in Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Screen Production, Animation, or a combination of these areas. Working within multimedia computer laboratories and production studios, you will learn how to create digital media works using industry-standard software tools and techniques. You will learn how to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work independently and collaboratively in response to digital media project demands. The course can be studied on-campus or online, providing maximum flexibility. The Diploma of Digital Media is an optional exit / interim award within the Associate Degree of Digital Media and the Bachelor of Digital Media. The Associate Degree of Digital Media is an optional exit / interim award within the Bachelor of Digital Media. Graduates of the Diploma of Digital Media may articulate into the second year of either the Associate Degree of Digital Media or the Bachelor of Digital Media. Graduates of the Associate Degree of Digital Media may articulate into the third year of the Bachelor of Digital Media.
Course LinkCourse Link:https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses/699718/associate-degree-of-digital-media?audience=INTERNATIONAL
Key Dates
2025
2026
  • Start Date03-10
  • Start Date07-14
  • Start Date11-10

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IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Overall
6.0

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VIC
QLD
NSW
Campus:Melbourne C.Q.U Campus Campus
Address:Level 1-6, 120 Spencer St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Postcode:3000
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