Deakin University
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Combine arts and science in a flexible double degree that develops expertise across humanities and scientific fields. Gain practical laboratory experience, professional placements, and international opportunities while building critical thinking and communication skills for diverse career paths.
Students should have completed secondary education equivalent to Australian Year 12. No specific prior knowledge of arts or science is required, though students intending to pursue certain science majors (Chemistry, Human Biology, Cell Biology and Genomics, Animal Biology, Plant Biology, or Environmental Science) are recommended to have completed VCE Mathematics Methods or equivalent. Students may be required to complete police checks or Working with Children Checks depending on their chosen units involving community placements or interactions.
The Bachelor of Arts component includes 16 credit points covering one major (8 credit points) from options such as Anthropology, Arabic, Chinese, Criminology, Education, English (Children's Literature, Creative Writing, or Literature), Film and Television Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, International Relations, Media and Communication, Philosophy, Politics and Policy Studies, and many others. Students also complete employability sequence units including Your Future Direction Plus, Leadership and Transformation, Communication and Persuasive Presentation, and professional development units. The Bachelor of Science component includes 16 credit points with compulsory units in Cells and Genes, Ecology and the Environment, Essential Skills in Science, Physics for the Life Sciences, and Science and Society. Students choose one major from eight options: Animal Biology, Cell Biology and Genomics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Food Science, Human Biology, Mathematical Modelling, or Plant Biology. All students complete either a Community Science Project or Professional Practice placement, plus mathematics and chemistry foundation units.
Deakin University is ranked as the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment, with strong outcomes for domestic undergraduates 4-6 months after course completion. The university offers world-class purpose-built facilities including modern science laboratories, extensive work placement opportunities with 600+ employers, and support for designing personalized internships. Teaching staff are active practitioners recognized as leaders in their fields, ensuring students gain relevant, industry-focused experience. The program's flexibility allows students to create unique degree pathways while benefiting from international study tours, exchange programs, and professional development support.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science are prepared for diverse career opportunities across industry, government, and research sectors. The combination of arts and science disciplines opens pathways in fields such as science communication, environmental policy, research, education, technology, business, and creative industries. Specific career outcomes depend on chosen major sequences. The double degree demonstrates expertise across multiple disciplines, making graduates highly competitive for roles requiring both analytical and creative thinking. Alumni benefit from Deakin's strong graduate employment outcomes and extensive alumni network for ongoing career support.
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