The world of work is changing. You'll have multiple jobs and careers in your lifetime - some that have yet to be realised. A double degree can help set you up for success by broadening the scope of your career opportunities.

How it works

In a double degree you’ll combine two bachelor degrees into a single course of study and graduate with two qualifications. A double degree also allows you to complete two degrees in a shorter time then it would take to complete them separately. This works by dedicating the time you would normally spend studying electives (optional units) in a single degree to completing the core (compulsory) units of each degree in your double.

Career oriented learning

'I originally chose a double degree for employability, and QUT had a great reputation for both law and business, as well as work integrated learning. I'm finding there's plenty of cross-over between work and uni. I'm using the skills and knowledge I've gained at QUT at work, and work has given me skills like professional writing that I’ve been able to use with my uni assignments.'

Kat Dorante

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A voice to those without

'I knew I wanted to help people and had an interest in mental health. When I saw the psychology and justice double degree, I thought it would give me a multitude of career possibilities, which it absolutely has. My degree is extremely versatile and I have the ability to move around various government agencies. I’m currently employed with the Office of the Public Guardian, where I investigate allegations of neglect, exploitation and abuse (including financial) for adults with impaired decision-making capacity. Giving a voice to those without is definitely the highlight of my career.'

Alyssa Watkins
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Justice

A broader way of thinking

'I am into international media companies like BuzzFeed and Alphabet and thought that my double degree would help me gain insight in the relevant fields. So far it has allowed me to gain various perspectives and understand the world with different filters. I would say my degrees provide a lot more than just a certificate, but really shape who I am as an individual.'

Panda Hui
Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Creative Industries (Media and Communication)

Promote creativity

'When I was 11 years old, I thought the internet was the most boring place ever. Now I'm on a mission to teach 1 million women tech skills by 2025 through Girl Geek Academy, the organisation I co-founded with other QUT graduates. I'm also an adrenaline junkie, breaking systems on purpose and making them more resilient with chaos engineering in my role as principal site reliability engineer with Gremlin in the US.'

Tammy Butow
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Information Technology

Double your opportunities

'I thoroughly enjoyed the practical components of my double degree, which involved developing marketing campaigns and software solutions for Queensland businesses. Along with the opportunity to expand my technical and business skill sets, these experiences taught me the value of stakeholder management and the importance of utilising my soft skills to build rapport with business partners. I still implement the lessons I've learnt through these experiences within my career.'

Karthik Gounder
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)/Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science)

Double your impact

'I was initially interested in just environmental science but I decided that I could make a greater impact through electrical engineering by focusing on energy as this is a huge contributor to climate change. This was around the time of the state-wide blackout in South Australia which I found very interesting as it demonstrated the huge challenges that faced the energy industry in the coming decades. By combining these two degrees I felt that I could cover both my interests in the environment and energy and make a positive impact in my career.'

Kate Watson
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)/Bachelor of Science (Environmental)

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Why it's worth it

The benefits

A double degree gives you the opportunity to create your own specialist career niche by combining two complementary study areas that interest you.

When you graduate, you have the option to work in a range of careers offered by each of your study areas. It will give you the competitive advantage with employers who value your broader understanding across more than one field.

Double your options, not your workload

A double degree doesn’t mean double the workload - you'll typically have the same workload and complete the same number of units (subjects) each semester as a single degree student. Check your course structure for details.

In most cases you’ll study units from both disciplines at the same time, although some double degrees are structured so you'll spend some semesters focusing exclusively on one study area.

Study across two campuses

You may have classes at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses. The free intercampus shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes during semester, making transport easy.

Each study area may come with different facilities, learning spaces, expectations, processes and assessment. Information sessions at orientation can help you get to know what to expect.

Flexibility and electives

You won’t have as many elective options as you would with a single degree - your flexibility comes through being able to combine two study areas into one course. If you want to go on exchange or look at other overseas options, talk to us early. It can be hard to fit in a long-term exchange.

Other ways to customise your course

Explore our vertical double degree

With a vertical double degree, you’ll complete a bachelor degree and master degree in a streamlined course of study. You'll graduate with a postgraduate qualification and advanced knowledge in your specialist field, enhancing your employability and saving you up to a year of study overall.

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Graduate entry

If you already have an undergraduate degree, you can apply to study a graduate entry course in some of our specialisations. This means the knowledge you built in your first degree will let you finish your bachelor degree faster.

Find your STEM + X combo

No matter your passion or interest, ​there’s a STEM job to suit you. ​We call it STEM + X, where you combine STEM studies with your passion, and discover your perfect career path.​

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