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About the course
Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology is a double degree that blends humanities and social sciences with core IT knowledge. You’ll build communication, critical and creative thinking alongside technical skills across areas such as cloud computing, app development and cyber security. The course includes industry-based learning and an IT capstone project to apply solutions to real problems. This is a Bachelor-level programme combining arts and computing. The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles spanning digital and creative industries where both communication and technology skills are valued. Career paths may include digital content and media roles, user experience and web-focused positions, business/technology liaison work, and entry-level IT roles in areas such as application development, cloud and cyber security support. The blend of arts and IT also suits careers in organisations needing strategic, people-focused problem solving. This is a Bachelor-level pathway in IT & Computer Science with arts breadth.
Entry requirements
ATAR 65 (Burwood) or ATAR 50 (Waurn Ponds/Online) as the lowest selection rank (indicative).
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
