A Deakin double degree lets you complete two qualifications at the same time, equipping you with versatile skills, deeper knowledge and a competitive edge. Graduate faster with expertise in two fields, opening more career options and enhancing your value in the job market. Find out how to future-proof your career prospects with a double degree.
Why choose a double degree?
Choosing a double degree is about more than preparing for a career – it’s about pursuing your passions and building a future full of possibilities. It’s a flexible, future-focused choice that helps you stand out in a competitive job market. Here’s how studying two degrees can set you on a unique path to success.
Skills that stand out
Employers today value graduates with diverse skill sets. Studying two degrees equips you with the technical and soft skills to stand out, blending creative problem solving with analysis or combining scientific knowledge with business expertise.
Increased employability
With two degrees, you’ll gain expertise in two areas, giving you flexibility and more career options. This adaptability provides a competitive advantage in today’s ever-evolving job market, making you a well-rounded and sought-after candidate.
Personal growth
Graduating with two degrees lets you create your own path – one that’s challenging, exciting and aligned with your interests. By studying two fields, you’ll stretch yourself intellectually, adapt to new challenges and discover creative solutions.
Save time and money
One of the biggest advantages of two degrees is graduating sooner than completing two degrees separately. This saves time and money, giving you a head start in the workforce while ensuring you achieve the academic and professional qualifications you want.
Find the double degree that matches your passions
Studying two degrees equips you with versatile skills and opens up broader career opportunities – all while saving time and money. It’s an investment in your future, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in your chosen fields.
Deakin has a unique variety of double degrees available. Being able to study a one-of-a-kind double degree has been an incredible opportunity. This reflects Deakin’s commitment to creating an engaging, supportive environment where students can explore multiple fields.
Jack Gurrie
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
A career path that’s uniquely yours
With 36 double degree options, Deakin offers you the flexibility to tailor your career path. By combining fields that align with your strengths and passions, you’ll develop the skills needed to excel in your future career. Here’s how our degrees cater to diverse interests and help you shape your professional journey.
Arts, humanities and social sciences
If you're passionate about human culture, creativity or critical thinking, Deakin’s arts double degrees offer a flexible foundation for a variety of career paths. With options like arts and law or arts and science, you’ll explore fields like public policy, communication and environmental advocacy, preparing you for a wide range of opportunities.
Business and commerce
Deakin’s business and commerce double degrees provide you with versatile skills for today’s digital world. Combine commerce and business analytics to gain insight into the digital economy or study commerce and law to combine business with legal expertise.
Law and criminology
If you're passionate about justice, security or understanding human behaviour, Deakin's law and criminology double degrees provide an in-depth exploration of these fields. Options like criminology and cyber security or criminology and psychological science, equip you with the skills to make a real difference in areas such as digital security, rehabilitation and law enforcement.
Health and nursing
If you’re driven by a passion to help others, Deakin's health and nursing double degrees prepare you for a rewarding career that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives. Study nursing and midwifery to focus on maternal and child health or exercise and sport science with sport management to promote wellness and fitness.
Engineering, architecture, construction and property
Love to create, build and design? Bring your ideas to life with our hands-on double degrees in engineering and built environment. Shape the spaces we live in with architecture and construction management or combine your passions with construction management and property and real estate to work in real estate and development.
Discover your path with a double degree
With a double degree, you’re not just preparing for a job – you’re building a future filled with purpose, passion and possibility. Whether you’re interested in science, business, arts or health, we can help you design a career path that’s both fulfilling and future-proof.
Explore our full range of double degrees and start planning your journey today.
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