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Ethics and Technology

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Swinburne University of Technology

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Bachelor of Arts specialisation in Ethics and Technology explores how emerging technologies shape society and raises questions about responsibility, fairness and human values. You’ll examine ethical frameworks and apply them to real-world issues such as data, AI and digital life, building strong critical thinking and communication skills. It’s an undergraduate pathway for students interested in humanities perspectives on technology. The programme combines disciplinary knowledge, applied learning, and graduate competencies for professional career entry.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles where ethical judgement and technology awareness matter, such as policy and governance support, research and analysis, community and advocacy work, communications, or ethics and compliance-related roles in organisations impacted by digital change. The course supports work across government, not-for-profits and industry settings where technology decisions affect people and society, as a Bachelor-level arts qualification focused on ethics and technology. Preparing graduates for graduate employment, professional traineeships, and further postgraduate study.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$36,280 per year

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3 years

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February, July

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Hawthorn

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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