You’ve worked hard to get to this point – now get twice the reward by studying a double degree at Deakin. Here are three reasons to study two degrees at once:
Double degrees reduce the duration and cost of study when compared with studying two degrees separately. Graduate with a second degree in as little as one extra year of study, saving you time and money.
Graduate with skills and experience employers want. Times two. Gain a broader perspective of both disciplines and learn how to combine skills from each degree to unlock new and varied career pathways.
Get a practical education from expert staff with strong industry experience. Each double degree combination is carefully matched with the future needs of industry in mind.
Explore a wide range of double degrees shaped and taught by industry leaders. Find your double degree, then visit the course pages you’re interested in to learn more about units, career outcomes and entry requirements.
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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
If you’re not quite sure what course suits your strengths, you might like to start your exploration by visiting our study areas. With over 15 study areas to discover, you’re sure to find a course that gives purpose to your passions.
Choosing a university course can sometimes mean committing to one passion and excluding others. We spoke to our academics and graduates about how a double degree can help you graduate more fulfilled and confident about the future.
Studying two top-tier courses has not only provided me with a solid foundation of theories and academic practices, but the hands-on teaching approach naturally allowed me to excel within a practical setting in the real world.
Norman Huynh, AFLW Operations Manager at Collingwood Football Club
Graduate of Bachelor of Exercise and Science Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
A double degree opens the door to an exciting range of career options. Deakin students have the additional benefit of lifetime support from DeakinTALENT – our award-winning university career service. We’ll help set you up with the knowledge to land that job and build a career that’s ready to evolve as your passions do.
Considering combining studies with a Bachelor of Arts? Explore meaningful ideas that matter, develop nuanced perspectives about current social justice issues and learn the critical skills to imagine a better future for all people.
Want to know why our flexible courses 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.
*2021 Student Experience Survey, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT).
^Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2021, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT).
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