Where will you be in 15 years’ time? For many, that’s a hard question to answer. As you go through different life experiences, it’s only natural for your interests to change. With a double degree at Deakin, you’ll graduate with a much broader set of technical and transferable skills. This sets you up for a career that’s ready to evolve as your passions do.
Better still, a double degree allows you to learn more about what you love. Why sacrifice one pursuit when you can study two fields of interest? By satisfying your thirst for knowledge in both areas, you can graduate more fulfilled and confident about the future.
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.
Explore a wide range of double degrees shaped and taught by industry leaders. Each combination is carefully matched with the future needs of industry in mind, setting you up for career diversity.
Double degrees can reduce the duration and cost of study when compared with studying two degrees separately. You can graduate with a second degree in as little as one extra year of study, saving you time and money.
Browse our full range of double degrees, then visit the course pages you’re interested in to learn more about units, career outcomes and entry requirements.
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Apply via the Deakin Applicant Portal to start in November or March. If you're currently in Year 12, applications are now open via VTAC for Trimester 1, 2023. Plus, you can chat with our application experts on 1800 693 888 if you need support at any step.
If you’re not quite sure what study area suits your strengths, you might like to start your course exploration by visiting our interest areas. With over 15 interest areas to discover, you’re sure to find a pathway that gives purpose to your passions.
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
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. They're committed to helping you become the most employable version of yourself. Using proven tools and techniques, they'll boost your career IQ, arming you with the comprehensive knowledge you need to land that job, build a satisfying career and prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.
We've curated some of the most common questions students like you are asking about double degrees. Visit Help hub to browse our full range of FAQs, including answers to common questions on applications, entry requirements, fees and more.
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.
Applications for Trimester 1, 2023 open Monday, August 1st. Be sure to check individual course pages as application dates may vary for some courses.
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.
