Deakin University
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
A dual degree combining arts and information technology, designed for students who want to develop diverse, in-demand skills spanning humanities, social sciences, and technology. Perfect for those seeking leadership roles at the forefront of technology with complementary creative and critical thinking capabilities.
Students should have completed secondary education or equivalent qualifications. No specific prior IT or arts knowledge is required as the course builds foundational skills from the beginning. Students may need to meet English language requirements if studying from outside Australia. Access to appropriate technology including laptops and software is required, with specific BYOD guidelines available from the School of Information Technology. Some units may require police checks or Working with Children Checks depending on placement locations.
The Bachelor of Arts component includes study in social sciences, humanities, and creative arts with options ranging from history, social media, sport journalism, web design, animation, and Indigenous studies. Students complete one major (8 credit points) and can add additional majors or minors. The Bachelor of Information Technology component covers core IT skills including Introduction to Programming, Computer Systems, Database Fundamentals, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Responsive Web Apps, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, User Centred Design, and Professional Practice. Students undertake a specialized capstone project developing real-world solutions using agile project management methods. The curriculum integrates work-integrated learning with 600+ employer internship options and includes compulsory employability and career development units.
Deakin University offers professional accreditation through the Australian Computer Society with international recognition via the Seoul Accord. The university provides comprehensive support for designing personalized internships with 600+ employers, experienced faculty in both arts and IT disciplines, and a strong focus on work-integrated learning. Deakin's approach emphasizes developing both technical expertise and transferable skills like critical thinking, communication, and leadership needed to address emerging global challenges.
Graduates are equipped for diverse careers across multiple industries leveraging both arts and IT expertise. Potential roles include IT professionals in software development, project management, cyber security, and data science. The arts component opens opportunities in digital media, UX design, content strategy, and technology communications. Past capstone projects demonstrate real-world applications in healthcare technology, real estate apps, gaming, architecture visualization, security systems, and educational platforms. The combination of skills makes graduates highly employable in innovation-driven sectors requiring both technical and creative problem-solving capabilities.
Qualification
Course fee
Start date
You will be redirected to the training provider to enquire directly. Workinitiatives is not the course or training provider. We aggregate and list courses only.