Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology

About the course

Design and Information Technology are strongly complementary fields. Together, they provide a powerful combination of highly valuable skills and knowledge. Within this double degree you might combine a specialisation in communication design with a software development major from Information Technology, adding to the strength and relevance of each. You might focus your industrial design on the creation of 'smart' products and sophisticated interactive tools, or the next generation of gaming devices or wearable technologies.

Career outcome

Students in the double degree course achieve the Course Learning Outcomes of the two partner courses. Preparing graduates for software development, IT support, data analysis, and technology consultancy entry roles.

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***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)