UO Social Media Engagement

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study will be 100% online
100% online
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Area/Catalogue
COMM 3005
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Course ID
203272
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Mohammed Sulaiman
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to extend students' understanding of social media strategy, engagement and branding from both academic and industry perspectives. This course will examine social media strategy, content, advertising and branding across multiple industry sectors. Students will develop in-depth social media strategy knowledge, an understanding of user profiles, and the ability to apply this insight to social media campaign development. Students will have the opportunity to extend their knowledge of branding and reputation management in a professional communication context.

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the prevalence of social media in communication strategy across multiple industries.
  • Apply knowledge of social media user profiles and platforms to communication strategy.
  • Plan and implement industry standard social media activity.
  • Analyse social media activity in the context of professional communication, reputation and brand management.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 17/07/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 10/07/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 31/07/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 14/08/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 3039
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 499
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is only for students studying 100% online programs

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of COMM1009 UO Introduction to Social Media/MARK1014 UO Public Relations: Theory and Practice

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed COMM3084 UO Social Media Engagement at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed COMM3083 Social Media Engagement at the University of South Australia

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