Postgraduate Coursework
Master of Digital Learning Futures
2021
Advancements and innovations with digital technology are not stopping now! The Master of Digital Learning Futures can help you get ready for the next wave of global transformation. This innovative, industry-relevant program investigates the dynamics of the digital era. What new 'smarts' are on the horizon and what skills are needed to engage effectively within the digital paradigm? How might we learn next? How might we teach?
The Master of Digital Learning Futures is an inter-disciplinary course that probes the possibilities of digital media and how it can optimise learning.
The course is suited to those working or aiming to work in educational settings, creative industries, software development, learning design, e-learning and related fields. Based on a solid foundation of core units, you'll have opportunities for research and internships, as well as the flexibility to choose from electives in new media production skills, web development, programming and systems management.
Career opportunities
Graduating from this course may lead to a range of roles, including in teaching or as a teaching centre technology officer, instructional designer, education software developer, learning and development specialist or e-learning specialist.
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
International applications
English Language Requirements for International Students
For detail on English Language Entry Requirements please read the entry requirements provided for International students.
How to Apply
International applicants apply directly to CDU and should refer to the information provided for International future students Apply.
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Course structure
The Master of Digital Learning Futures offers 10 core units, which equip students with research, theory and practice related knowledge and skills. The program also offers a choice of specialist elective sequences including:
- New Media
- New Media Web Development
- Information Technology - Introductory Web Programming
- Information Technology - Systems Management
The program concludes with a research project grounded in a real-world situation, which can be either theory focused or digital resource production based, and linked to an industry-based internship.
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (10 units) |
120cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below.
DLF511 Hacking the Matrix: Video Games, Cyber Security and the Digital Paradigm |
| Specialist Electives (4 units) |
40cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below.
Note: at least two (2) units must be at 200 level or above. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - WEB DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING Complete the three (3) units below: HIT137 Software Now And one (1) unit from the following: HIT237 Building Interactive Software INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications NEW MEDIA* (please see further information below) IAS114 Introduction to Screen Media (replaces SMP101 from 2020 - recoded from NMD201 2018) NEW MEDIA WEB DEVELOPMENT Select two (2) units from the following: SMP203 Digital Media Design Studio 1 (recoded from NMD203 2018) (no longer available from 2020) And two (2) from the following: HIT164 Computing Fundamentals |
| 160cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
*NEW MEDIA
Students with demonstrated high level competence in video production (camera, lighting, sound, editing, scripting), conventions of non-fiction and fiction forms as well as post production software (Adobe Premier) need not take NMD201.
Students with demonstrated high level competence in motion graphics, visual effects and animation (Adobe After Effects) need not take NMD203.
Students with demonstrated high level competence in design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator for interactive and print) need not take NMD204.
Students with demonstrated high level competence in sound (location and studio mixing and recording, knowledge of different microphones, pick up patterns, acoustics) and design and editing (Pro-Tools) need not take MUS299.
Students with advanced digital media skills who are ready to apply those skills at a professional level (for client or industry) should be selecting 300-level units.
Students are encouraged to take any 200-level unit that encompasses skills and knowledge not already attained to gain experience with a broad set of digital media applications.
Study plan
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| DLF511 Hacking the Matrix: Video Fames, Cyber Security and the Digital Paradigm | CO | DLF514 Digital Technologies: Education, Apps and Mobile Devices | CO |
| DLF515 Digital Technologies: Languages, Literacies and Data Literacy | CO | DLF512 Digital Technologies: Aid and Development | CO |
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| EMG505 Research Methodologies in Global Learning | CO | DLF513 Re/making Digital Cultures Through Curricula and Assessment | CO |
| PRT551 Project Management Risk and Reliability | CO | PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals | CO |
| EMG609 Internship in Global Learning (20cp) (repeatable) | CO | EMG609 Internship in Global Learning (20cp) (repeatable) | CO |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| DLF511 Hacking the Matrix: Video Fames, Cyber Security and the Digital Paradigm | CO | ||
| DLF512 Digital Technologies: Aid and Development | CO | ||
| DLF514 Digital Technologies: Education, Apps and Mobile Devices | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| EMG505 Research Methodologies in Global Learning | CO | DLF513 Re/making Digital Cultures Through Curricula and Assessment | CO |
| DLF515 Digital Technologies: Languages, Literacies and Data Literacy | CO | PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals | CO |
| Specialist Elective | SE | EMG609 Internship in Global Learning (20cp) (repeatable) | CO |
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management Risk and Reliability | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| EMG609 Internship in Global Learning (20cp) (repeatable) | CO | ||
Course fees
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2021: Information about fees and charges for 2021 are not yet available however will be published prior to 1 December 2020.
International tuition fees
The annual course tuition fee for full time study of 80 credit points for commencing students in 2021 is AUD $28,104.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.