Overview
The Digital Cultures major investigates the ways that humanities and social science enable students to critically examine the impact of digital technologies on contemporary society and ways these technologies mediate information, communication, identities, ethics, and power. This examination includes the ways that digital technologies such as the internet, social media and Artificial Intelligence impact society, culture, business, and government. The focus of this new major is to equip students with the knowledge and skills that enables their capacity to understand, evaluate and critique the evolving impact of digital technologies on social life.
Key information
Unit set code
MJ-A310035 (major)
MN-A310035 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Career outcomes
The Digital Cultures major aims to equip students with knowledge and skills relevant to understanding the social impacts of digital technology. As such, it provides support for those seeking a career that involves the use and research of social media and digital technology.
Explore units
- To complete a Major sequence in Digital Cultures select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Digital Cultures select any four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3
Complete 4 units from:
Plus 4 units selected from:
You can study Digital cultures as part of the following courses
Bachelor of Arts
Study a Bachelor of Arts degree at Deakin and develop the critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills needed for future leaders.
Bachelor of Health Sciences / Bachelor of Arts
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