1 in 4 Deakin arts graduates hold leadership roles
IT placements and industry experience
Employability units are built into the degree
Why choose arts and information technology at Deakin
Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Information Technology equips you with transferable skills, technical knowledge and critical thinking abilities to shape the future. One in four Deakin arts graduates are in leadership or managerial roles.
Combining arts with information technology (IT) means you graduate with a diverse, in- demand skillset that sets you apart in industry. Develop specialist knowledge in your arts disciplines, with over 30 study areas to choose from ranging from history to social media. There are opportunities for international experiences, including internships, volunteering and overseas study. In your IT studies, you will complete a built-in work placement of up to 160 hours or choose a paid professional experience of up to 900 hours. You will also develop foundational knowledge and skills in areas such as cloud computing, application development and cyber security.
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A leader in digital learning
Courses are shaped by industry to reflect projected job growth, so you graduate with in-demand skills from the #1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction.
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Build a flexible double degree
Choose from 30+ arts study areas, from criminology to philosophy and IT specialisations, to shape a course aligned with your goals.
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Work experience built in
Gain practical experience and build professional networks through a work-integrated learning unit of up to 160 hours, with the option of a paid IT placement.
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Access world-class facilities
Learn in our Robotics and Internet of Things lab, cyber security labs, networking labs and virtual augmented reality labs in the #1 Victorian uni for facilities.
Connected to industry
Deakin’s strong industry connections help shape your learning. Build practical experience in real workplace contexts through work-integrated learning, mentoring and networking opportunities. Industry advisory boards also help shape our degrees, which means what you study is current, relevant and aligned to what your future employers need.
Deakin puts employability first
Career outcomes
As a graduate of Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll be prepared for a broad range of careers, with opportunities shaped by the majors you choose.
Marketing communication specialist
Plan, create and deliver marketing communications across digital, print and campaign channels to build brand awareness, engage audiences and support business goals.
- $95k
Typical annual salary in Australia
- 12,900
More advertising and marketing jobs
IT project manager
Lead the planning and delivery of technology projects by coordinating teams, budgets and timelines. You will work with stakeholders to deliver IT solutions that meet business needs and organisational goals.
- $110k
Typical annual salary in Australia
- 15%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 4/5
Job satisfaction
Other jobs
- UX/UI designer
- Web developer
- Project manager
- Media and communication roles
- Education
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 7 February 2027
VTAC
FAQs
Yes – every Deakin student can access work-integrated learning (WIL) in their degree. Each year, more than 30,000+ students complete a placement or internship with partners including Microsoft, KPMG, EY and the National Australia Bank. You can access WIL through placements, industry projects, field-based experiences, simulations and global programs, helping you apply your skills and graduate with the experience and confidence employers value.
DeakinTALENT is Deakin's award-winning career service, and you can access it for life – not just while you're studying. From personalised career coaching sessions and AI-enhanced resume support to a jobs and internships board with employment opportunities, it’s designed to give you the career management skills and connections you need to stand out. Every Deakin degree is built with input from employers, so your course is designed around real workplace needs, now and into the future.
Entry requirements and the minimum ATAR vary by degree and are detailed on the degree page, but if your ATAR is below the cut-off, you still have options. Use the pathway finder tool to find the opportunities available to you, including associate degrees and Deakin Guaranteed ATAR, which offers eligible students a guaranteed entry score that's on average 10 points below the lowest selection rank. If you don't have an ATAR, Deakin Uni Ready is a free, supported program designed to build your skills and confidence and open doors to degrees in arts, health, science and business. Access programs and equity schemes are also available.
At Deakin, employability isn't an add-on – it's built in. Our degrees are designed with industry input, so your skills are aligned to what employers actually need. Every Deakin student can access work-integrated learning through opportunities such as placements, internships and industry projects, helping you build your professional network and practical experience before you even graduate. It's an approach that works: nine out of 10 Deakin graduates get a job within four to six months of finishing their degree.
Yes. Most eligible undergraduate students are offered a Commonwealth Supported Place meaning the government subsidises part of your tuition fees. If eligible, you can pay your student contribution using a HECS-HELP loan that you only start repaying once your income is above the repayment threshold. Deakin has scholarships that cater to our diverse student community, ranging from $5,000 per year for high ATAR achievers to $10,000 per year for students facing financial or personal hardship. The University also offers support services including financial counselling, budgeting help and access to short-term, interest-free loans to help you stay on track.
Deakin is the #1 Victorian university for student support and that starts the moment you accept your offer. Orientation is designed to help you feel welcome and get to know your community of classmates and teachers from day one. Across all campuses, there's a vibrant student community with clubs, events and opportunities to build real friendships. Deakin offers a range of services to help students stay healthy and safe, including sport and fitness facilities, free counselling, on-campus medical services and around-the-clock security.
Yes, and it's straightforward. You can transfer to Deakin in a few steps and apply for credit through recognition of prior learning (RPL), so you won't necessarily repeat subjects you've already completed. If you're coming from a TAFE partner, you may get guaranteed entry into second year with guaranteed RPL. Deakin's three-trimester system also means you may be able to start mid-year rather than waiting until March.
Most Deakin courses run across three trimesters per year instead of the traditional two semesters. Trimester 1 begins around March, Trimester 2 around July and Trimester 3 around November, each with roughly 12 weeks of teaching followed by an exam period. This means you can usually start your degree at three different points in the year and have more flexibility to manage your study load. Check the intakes by location section on the course page for details.
*Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. Learn more about our achievements on our University rankings page, or explore our sources page for supporting references.
What will I study in the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology?
Combine arts with information technology (IT) and develop analytical, technical and human-centred skills that grow together over time.
Build your foundations
Explore core disciplines
Select from 30+ arts study areas including history, education and sport journalism, while developing introductory knowledge alongside computing fundamentals.
Build transferable skills early
Strengthen research, communication and analytical skills while exploring minors, electives and arts employability units.
Establish IT knowledge
Choose from a range of creative and technical specialisations to suit your career aspirations and develop IT skills relevant across industries.
Shape your academic journey
Explore career pathways
Begin developing your career direction with early support and practical planning strategies.
Develop learning confidence
Projects and assessments build your ability to interpret information, design solutions and communicate across different contexts.
Expand your IT thinking
Explore areas such as programming, networking, cyber security, cloud applications, entrepreneurship, innovation and user-centred design.
Applying knowledge in practice
Prepare for future careers
Build professional capabilities, clarify career goals, strengthen leadership and communication skills, with opportunities for internships and applied experiences.
Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take advantage of WIL opportunities to graduate with applied skills, professional insight and industry connections.
Apply skills in context
Complete authentic projects that develop teamwork, problem-solving and project management skills.
Consolidation and applied experience
Undertake a capstone project
Develop solutions to challenges from industry and apply agile project management methods used across industry.
Graduate career ready
Complete majors, electives and employability units, with optional experiential learning to support diverse career pathways.
Consolidate IT skills
Strengthen capabilities in systems planning, development, testing, operation, management and maintenance, alongside portfolio and project support skills.
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology, you must pass 32 credit points.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Are you a current student? For course information that applies to the year you started your degree, visit the handbook.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements
Units
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
Employability sequence units
Plus 1 credit point from:
Plus 1 credit point from:
Majors and minors
Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
One (1) approved Arts major sequences of 8 credit points selected from A310 Bachelor of Arts Major/Minor listing, the remaining credit point(s) may be used to undertake a Bachelor of Arts minor sequence or to take additional elective units chosen from the Bachelor of Arts. A minimum of 4 credit points at level 3 of Arts coded units.
Compulsory 0-credit point units
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
Units
Plus, one (1) SIT elective unit
# Corequisite of STP010 Career Tools for Employability
Plus 2 credit points from the following capstone options:
OR
^ offered in Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
+ Students must have completed STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit) and SIT223 Professional Practice in Information Technology.
It is important to ensure your course plan meets the course rules detailed above. Students should contact Student Central for assistance with course planning, choosing the right units and understanding course rules.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology is professionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This course is recognised internationally for entry to professional practice by other accrediting bodies through the Seoul Accord.
What to expect while studying
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Equipment Requirements
The learning experiences and assessment activities within this course may require students to have access to a range of technologies beyond a laptop or desktop computer. For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the Bring your own device (BYOD) guidelines via the School of Information Technology website in addition to the individual unit outlines in the Handbook.
Typically 150-hours of learning and assessment activities per Deakin credit point (as per AQF Explanation). You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
This course includes a compulsory work placement with an approved host organisation to take your learning beyond the classroom and prepare you to be work and career ready. Work Integrated Learning units offered in this course provide you with the opportunity to develop your professional networks and work practices while completing your degree. This course includes a compulsory work placement.
Elective units may also provide additional opportunities for Work Integrated Learning experiences.
At Deakin, we're committed to ensuring an inclusive environment that supports all students to belong, thrive and succeed. We work closely with students, where needed, to identify potential barriers to participation and where possible, provide tailored support so students can engage with learning and assessment activities.
If you are neurodivergent, have a disability, health condition or mental health condition that may impact your study or participation in university life, and want to know how Deakin could support you, contact our Domestic students (opens in a new window) or International students (opens in a new window) or Disability Resource Centre (opens email client) teams for a collaborative and confidential discussion. This discussion is to support you to make plans for your studies and future career and will not have any bearing on your application to the course.
When can I start?
When you study depends on your course, location and available intakes. Check the table to see when you can start and how study is offered throughout the year.
Your course learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and capabilities you’ll develop and be able to demonstrate by the time you graduate. Built into your course through your units and assessments, they provide a clear picture of what you’ll be equipped to know, understand and do – preparing you to apply your learning with confidence beyond university.
| Course Learning Outcomes Bachelor of Arts (A310) | Course Learning Outcomes Bachelor of Information Technology (S326) |
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| Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the Arts disciplines, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines or areas of practice. | Develop a broad, coherent knowledge of the IT discipline, including its dynamic environment, with detailed knowledge of project management principles, and in-depth knowledge in the area of the chosen major. Design, develop and implement IT systems and software, and associated policies and procedures for optimal use and apply industry standards and best practice in one or more specialised areas of IT. Apply an in-depth knowledge of the roles of IT in the context of modern organisations and society and propose enhancements. |
| Demonstrate highly developed skills in oral, written and electronic communication and the ability to communicate research outcomes, and produce scholarly papers. | Communicate in a professional context to inform, explain and drive sustainable innovation through information technology, utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences. |
| Research, analyse, synthesise and disseminate information using a range of appropriate technologies and resources in a rapidly-changing global environment. | Use digital technologies, platforms, frameworks and tools from the field of information technology to generate, manage, process and share digital resources and solutions. |
| Use critical and analytical thinking and judgement in selecting and applying appropriate theories and methodologies to evaluate information and knowledge about society, culture and the arts. | Critically analyse information provided to inform decision making and evaluation of plans and solutions associated with the field of information technology. |
| Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems in the Humanities, Social Sciences and the Creative Arts, including cross-disciplinary approaches. | Apply cognitive, technical, and creative skills from information technology to understand requirements and design, implement, and operate solutions to real-world and ill-defined computing problems. |
| Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for personal actions and a continued commitment to learning in personal, professional, and scholarly contexts. | Work independently to apply knowledge and skills to new situations in professional practice and/or further learning in the field of information technology with adaptability, autonomy, responsibility, and personal accountability for actions as a practitioner and a learner. |
| Work and learn collaboratively with colleagues, other professionals and members of the wider community. | Work independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals, contributing knowledge and skills from information technology to advance the teams objectives, employing effective teamwork practices and principles, and comprehending distinct workplace roles and their functions. |
| Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues, cultural diversity, and social responsibility when engaging in scholarship and professional roles in the local, national or international community. | Apply professional and ethical standards and accountability in the field of information technology, and engage openly and respectfully with diverse communities and cultures. |
Approved at Faculty Board February 2022
- Award granted
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Information Technology
- Year
2027 course information
- VTAC code
- 1400310701 - Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
1400510701 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
1400610701 - Online, Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) - Deakin code
- D310
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7
Fees
Estimated tuition fee
$13,298
for 1 yr full-time - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
The estimated tuition (student contribution) fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your student contribution is determined by the units you enrol in and will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning. You may also be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution.
Check your eligibility or learn more about CSP or HECS-HELP.
Scholarships
We want to help you excel at Deakin. Our scholarships recognise your dedication and achievements, providing financial support that can ease the cost of living and studying. With less pressure, you'll have more freedom to focus on what matters most – your education and future success.
Applications for 2027 are open
Ready to take the next step? Apply now to start your journey at Deakin and get ready for what’s next.
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 7 February 2027
VTAC
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Simply create an account in the Deakin Application Portal, enter your personal and educational details, upload your supporting documents and submit your application.
Apply through VTAC
Applications are open. Apply through VTAC if you're:
- currently in Year 12 and applying for Trimester 1 or Semester 1
- applying for multiple undergraduate courses
Need help? Follow our step-by-step undergraduate guide to prepare and submit your application.
Recognition of prior learning
We value your previous study and experience. Recognition of prior learning enables you to get credit for what you've already achieved. When you apply, we'll consider your previous study and experience for recognition of prior learning.
Not sure if you'll meet entry requirements?
Deakin offers a range of pathways into the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology to suit your background and goals. Explore the pathways finder to see how previous study, diplomas or alternative qualifications can lead you into the course.