Combined courses
At Deakin you may undertake two bachelor degrees at the same time. This progressive option for study is referred to as 'combined courses' at Deakin.
Studies have shown that employers prefer graduates of combined courses, and Deakin offers powerful combinations that will help you stand out as a graduate, and increase your career options.
Undertaking two degrees concurrently allows you to graduate sooner and it ensures that, when you graduate, you have up to date knowledge of two discipline areas. They are designed to allow students to complete both courses in as little as four or five years, which is less than completing one degree followed by the other.
At a later time you may chose to undertake a graduate program in an area of special interest to you.
Examples of combines courses:
- Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law gives graduates the edge with excellent job and career opportunities.
- Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) is a combined course which allows students to develop their understanding of the international forces shaping government, business and community life in contemporary Australia; analyse and interpret these forces; develop cross-cultural competencies through an internationally oriented curriculum; participate in an international study experience; and learn the principles of ‘the internationalisation of the law’.
- Deakin's Bachelor of Teaching and the Bachelor of Arts - study both disciplines, then become a teacher of your arts speciality.
Of course, if you are not really sure what you want to study you can undertake a generalist degree such as Arts, Science or Commerce and then another degree such as Law or Teaching, rather than studying the two concurrently.
See more information about all courses offered at Deakin.
Please note: combined courses may be referred to as a 'double degree' at other institutes.
