Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Communication in Digital and Social Media Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation is designed for aspiring professionals eager to master digital and social media communication with a transdisciplinary approach. What sets this course apart is its focus on the practical application of social media as a communication tool and its integration of UX/UI design, social media management, and data visualisation. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of digital media's role in society and develop strategies for user engagement, app prototyping, and effective online communication. Become a skilled practitioner in the dynamic field of digital media, equipped with technological literacy, cultural awareness, and innovative problem-solving abilities. The Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII) enhances your discipline-specific studies with a powerful, future-focused edge. Designed as a transdisciplinary degree, the BCII brings together students from a wide range of fields to develop advanced skills in critical and creative thinking, innovation, complexity, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and future scenario planning. From day one, you'll work on real-world challenges alongside industry partners, applying high-level conceptual thinking and practical problem-solving across diverse professional contexts.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Communication in Digital and Social Media.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Lowest selection rank: 89.6 (Autumn 2025 intake)
English language requirements:
- IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21
- UTS College AE5: Pass
- Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50
- Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates emerge as creative thinkers and strategists, ready to address complex societal issues and excel in their careers. Adding a second stream from available options broadens your skill set, preparing you for diverse roles such as social media manager, UX/UI designer, digital marketer, and more.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units20 units

52600

Communication and Society

52601

Communication and Technology

52602

Communication and Work Futures

52680

Digital Media Industries

52681

Understanding Digital Audiences

52682

Digital Media Metrics

52683

User Experience Research

52684

Digital Activism

52685

Creative Coding

52686

Design and Prototyping

52687

Digital Innovation and Social Change

81511

Problems to Possibilities

81512

Creative Practice and Methods

81513

Past, Present, Future of Innovation

81514

Creativity and Complexity

81515

Leading Innovation

81516

Initiatives and Entrepreneurship

81521

Envisioning Futures

81531

Industry Innovation Project

81532

Creative Intelligence Capstone

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this combined degree different from studying just the Bachelor of Communication in Digital and Social Media?

The combined degree adds the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII), which enhances your discipline-specific studies with a future-focused, transdisciplinary edge. The BCII develops advanced skills in critical and creative thinking, innovation, complexity, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and future scenario planning, and from day one you work on real-world challenges alongside industry partners.

What is the duration and study mode of this course?

The course is offered on a four-year, full-time basis and is delivered at UTS's City campus.

What are the English language requirements for this course?

English language requirements include: IELTS Academic with an overall score of 6.5 and writing 6.0; TOEFL iBT overall 79 and writing 21; UTS College AE5 Pass; Pearson PTE overall 58 and writing 50; or Cambridge C1A/C2P overall 176 and writing 169.

What are the indicative course fees for domestic students?

For 2026, the indicative first-year tuition fee for government-supported domestic students is $17,399.00, and the indicative total tuition fee for the entire course is $91,455.00. All domestic undergraduate offers are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), and eligible students can defer payment through HECS-HELP.

What career outcomes can I expect after graduating from this course?

Graduates emerge as creative thinkers and strategists, ready to address complex societal issues and excel in their careers. The course prepares you for diverse roles such as social media manager, UX/UI designer, digital marketer, and more, and you will build a professional portfolio to assist your entry into a large job market.

Application

How to Apply

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