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Undergraduate Certificate: Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Communication

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This Undergraduate Certificate may lead students into the Digital and Social Media major (MJRU-NETCM) within the Bachelor of Arts (B-ARTS) program at Curtin.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 semester full-time
Course Code
UH-NETCM
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,500 per year

About this course

Overview

This Undergraduate Certificate may lead students into the Digital and Social Media major (MJRU-NETCM) within the Bachelor of Arts (B-ARTS) program at Curtin.

What you'll learn
  • apply principles and concepts of Digital Communication in a variety of contexts relevant to further learning and/or paraprofessional work
  • apply critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills relevant to Digital Communication to generate innovative solutions to problems
  • use technology appropriately to communicate Digital Communication concepts to experts and non-experts
  • consider global perspectives on Digital Communication and international Digital Communication standards
  • demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives on Digital Communication
  • work professionally in teams and independently, and demonstrate life-long learning skills

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered someone who has recently left university if:

Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

Curtin course switcher criteria

The Undergraduate Certificate may enable entry (and credit for the four units completed) into the Digital and Social Media major (MJRU-NETCM) within the Bachelor of Arts (B-ARTS) among others at Curtin.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply principles and concepts of Digital Communication in a variety of contexts relevant to further learning and/or paraprofessional work
  • apply critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills relevant to Digital Communication to generate innovative solutions to problems
  • use technology appropriately to communicate Digital Communication concepts to experts and non-experts
  • consider global perspectives on Digital Communication and international Digital Communication standards
  • demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives on Digital Communication
  • work professionally in teams and independently, and demonstrate life-long learning skills

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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How to apply

How to apply

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  • Curtin course code: UH-NETCM
  • Last updated on: 14 October 2025

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