About Master Of Digital Media in Victoria University

Overview

Shake up the digital-media landscape and be at the forefront of this rapidly moving global industry with VU's Master of Digital Media.

Advance your career options as a digital media professional or learn how to implement innovative digital transformations in your current industry.

VU’s Master of Digital Media is designed for a future-focused professional with an entrepreneurial spirit.

This course, informed by an advisory panel of prominent practitioners from industry and government, offers key insights into the very latest industry practices and processes.

Through our flexible and regularly updated curriculum, you’ll learn the skills to excel in:

• user experience (UX) design
• game production
• search engine optimisation
• content production & strategy
• visualisations of data
• social network and web analytics
• design research.

You’ll also graduate with an impressive portfolio of UX and human-centred design research methodology examples.

Upon completion you’ll be ready to work as a digital media strategist, web designer or cross-media practitioner – making you absolutely indispensable in this global, progressive sector.

City Flinders Campus

Delivered by VU’s College of Arts, this course is taught at our City Flinders Campus. In the heart of Melbourne’s busy CBD, the campus is within walking distance to a range of great restaurants, shops and easy transport options.

Careers in digital media

This course prepares students for work in a diverse range of fields and could lead to a career in:

• digital media 'all rounder'
• UX (user experience) practitioner
• digital media producer
• digital marketing manager
• e-learning designer
• mobile and web designer
• digital media strategist
• social media strategy and analyst
• cross-media practitioner.

Salaries

Employment for multimedia specialists and web developers in Australia is expected to grow until at least November 2020 (Job Outlook(external link)). In the same timeframe, employment for graphic and web designers is expected to grow strongly (Job Outlook(external link)). 

The average annual earnings of a multimedia specialist or web developer is $96,512. For graphic and web designers, the figure is $66,560 

Academic qualification equivalents:

• Entry into a masters degree requires you to have completed an undergraduate qualification that is comparable to
  an Australian bachelor degree, honours degree or graduate diploma..

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS          :       Overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL         :      Test score of 79. Section score no less than:Listening: 19,Speaking: 19,Reading: 18,Writing: 22
• PTE              :       Overall score of 58-64 (with no section score less than 50)

Victoria University Highlights

Victoria University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The average tuition fees and other expenses at Victoria University vary depending on the course and level of study. Here is a general overview of the estimated costs for international students:

1. Tuition fees: The tuition fees for international students at Victoria University range from approximately AUD$24,000 to AUD$40,000 per year, depending on the course and level of study.

2. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): International students are required to have health insurance while studying in Australia. The cost of OSHC varies depending on the duration of your course and your chosen provider, but it generally ranges from approximately AUD$500 to AUD$2,000 per year.

3. Accommodation: The cost of accommodation will depend on whether you choose to live on or off campus, as well as the type of accommodation you choose. On-campus accommodation ranges from approximately AUD$200 to AUD$400 per week, while off-campus accommodation can range from AUD$150 to AUD$350 per week.

4. Living expenses: The cost of living in Melbourne will depend on your lifestyle and spending habits. As a general guide, you should budget for approximately AUD$20,000 to AUD$25,000 per year to cover expenses such as food, transportation, and entertainment.

It's important to note that these are only estimates, and the actual costs may vary depending on your individual circumstances. Additionally, domestic students may have different fee structures and funding options available to them. It's recommended to check the university's website for more detailed information on tuition fees and other expenses.