Explore our range of double degrees, shaped by industry leaders who understand what employers need for the future. Find the combined degrees that match your passions, then browse the course page to learn how the two degrees integrate, what you’ll study, the career outcomes and entry requirements.
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If you want a degree that provides vital industry experience, invaluable academic support and helps secure your dream job, choose Deakin. We’re the #1 uni in Victoria for graduate employment and course satisfaction.
I completed three majors and one minor, which was possible because of the flexibility of a double degree and enabled me to explore complementary aspects of my learning.
Michelle Johns
Graduate of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Science
You’ve worked hard to get to this point – now get twice the reward. By studying two degrees at once, you save time and money while enhancing your career options with more skills and knowledge.
Boost your career prospects with complementary skills from two degrees, studied at the same time. Combine your interests and unlock new career pathways with a broad understanding of both disciplines. Explore your creativity with a double degree in arts and health degree or be at the forefront of tech by combining law and cyber security.
Finding a rewarding career requires making yourself more marketable in the current job market. Deakin offers practical education where you will learn from expert staff with strong connections across multiple industries. Our combined degrees carefully match two disciplines to address the future needs of industry and society.
Double degrees don't take double the time. Studying two degrees together reduces the cost of getting two qualifications. Graduate with two bachelor degrees or fast-track postgraduate study by rolling a bachelor degree into a masters in as little as one extra year of study.
Discover how double degrees help you fast-track your career, expand your skills and open doors to diverse career opportunities – all while saving time and money.
Applying for a double degree is easy. Chat with our experts on 1800 693 888 for domestic applications or +61 3 9918 9188 for international applications.
We want all talented students to chase their dreams. The Deakin Guaranteed ATAR and access programs for Indigenous, rural and regional students are just some of the ways our double degree programs are accessible to a diverse student body.
Taking less time than two separate degrees, a double degree is a cost-efficient way to get your career off to the right start. A scholarship can reduce your costs even more.
Want to know why our flexible course options have helped us become the #1 ranked university in Victoria for student satisfaction? We've curated some of the most common questions students like you are asking about double degrees.
A double degree, sometimes referred to as a combined degree, allows you to study two degrees at the same time. A double degree doesn’t increase your workload. Each trimester, you’ll study the same number of units as you would in a single degree while enjoying the diverse mix of study topics that come with a double degree. When you graduate, you’ll receive two certificates for each of the degrees you’ve completed.
A double degree can significantly reduce the cost of study when compared with studying each degree separately. Visit course pages you’re interested in for specific information on course fees.
By focusing more on core units and less on elective units, a double degree can significantly reduce the duration of study when compared with studying each degree separately. In many cases, you can graduate with a second degree in as little as one extra year of study.
If you're currently in Year 12, or applying for multiple courses or campuses, you must apply through VTAC. If you're applying direct to Deakin, first register and create an account on our application portal. For full details on how to complete your application, head to the How to apply page.
Absolutely. Classes, exams, course material, teachers and placement opportunities are exactly the same for all students, regardless of whether you’re studying online or on campus. This applies to your degree when you graduate too – it holds the same merit, irrespective of how, where and when you earned it.
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Want to talk to someone about double degrees? Our advisers can help you understand how combined degrees can make you more employable in a diverse job market.
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