Save time and money: study a Bachelor of Arts (BA) double degree

Stand-out. Boost your job prospects. Get twice the reward. Now you don’t have to choose between your interests – you can combine them. A double BA degree gives you the freedom to match your passions. You will gain a greater depth and breadth of skills, strengthen your employment prospects and increase your salary potential.

What is a Bachelor of Arts double degree?

Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts degree has been carefully paired with disciplines to address the future needs of industry and society.

With options like arts and laws or arts and science, you’ll explore fields like public policy, communication and environmental advocacy, preparing you for a wide range of job opportunities. You will also be exceptionally qualified for current and emerging roles that demand skills that sit at the intersection of these degree programs.

Being able to gain the practical and theoretical knowledge required for a law degree, whilst also expanding my knowledge about research, politics and international relations through my arts degree, has already led me to some incredible career building opportunities.

Cassandra Le Good

Graduate, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws

What options are available for a double BA?

All our courses are shaped by industry leaders who understand what employers need for the future. A double degree is a great opportunity for you to combine your interests. You can explore your creativity and unlock new career pathways. Choose from:

Why would I study a double degree?

More skills. Multiple options. Maximum benefits. A double degree will single you out in a competitive job market. You’ll save time and money, enhance your job possibilities and expand your knowledge.

Why would I study a Bachelor of Arts double degree?

With the Bachelor of Arts, you can choose from a diverse range of majors and minors in a way that suits your interests – from Indigenous studies and digital cultures to history, communication design, education and more. You will develop specialist knowledge in your chosen disciplines and learn how to apply creative and strategic thinking to solve real-world issues.

You can opt to complement your studies with a double degree – such as pairing criminology with a Bachelor of Laws or personalising your degree to create your distinct path.

Does a double degree take double the time?

No. You can complete both courses in as little as four or five years – quicker than finishing one degree followed by the other.

You’ll graduate with two certificates, one for each completed degree.

How much does a double degree cost?

A double degree can significantly reduce the cost of study when compared with studying each degree separately. You’ll have to visit the course pages you’re interested in for specific information on course fees.

What types of jobs can I get?

The job opportunities available to you will depend on what you choose to study.

With an arts and laws degree, your studies will open up career areas from human rights to politics to management consulting.

Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts degree graduates could find themselves in varied fields from NGOs to education and international relations.

A double degree gives you more career options. It also helps you stand-out in a competitive job market.

Why would I study at Deakin?

Deakin is a progressive university led by brilliant minds with world class facilities. Our courses are shaped by industry with a focus on real-world learning and education excellence.

From day one, you will have the flexibility to study your degree your way. Slow down or speed up your studies, combine courses or study on-campus or via our leading online learning platform.

Interested? Find out more about arts at Deakin.