Why choose a 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.

How does it work?

By integrating master degree content into the later stages of your bachelor degree, you'll complete both your undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in a shorter time than it would take to complete them separately. And it doesn’t mean a heavier workload—typically, you'll complete the same number of units each semester as a single degree student.

Find the right vertical double degree

Expand your options

Develop advanced knowledge for a specialised role, or position yourself for a career in research.

Accelerated pathway

Streamline your education with the option to earn a bachelor degree and master degree in 4-5 years (duration varies by course).

Government subsidised

You may be able to complete your bachelor degree and master degrees in a Commonwealth supported place, saving you money on postgraduate tuition fees.

Stand out

Have a competitive advantage with employers who recognise your expertise and commitment to your field.

Competitive edge

'I’m fascinated with the workings of the human body and passionate about contributing to the future of health care. QUT’s multidisciplinary approach and emphasis on hands-on research aligns with my career goals, and the Master of Data Science allows me to develop the quantitative skills I love. I think the vertical double degree will give me a competitive edge because of the relevance of statistics and data representation to the biomedical industry. This is a useful qualification for biomedical scientists and the course is extremely interesting.'

Sam Atherton
Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Master of Data Science

Invaluable knowledge

'Throughout high school I made multiple attempts to teach myself how to make my own AI and robots to varying degrees of success, so when I saw the vertical double at QUT, I knew it was the degree for me. Knowledge in robotics and AI is invaluable for future engineers due to their wide-reaching impact. With robotics and AI affecting so many aspects of life, having knowledge and being able to create these tools will be invaluable for any future engineer. The interconnected units at QUT enhance learning across courses and the prospect of acquiring both basic and advanced knowledge in designing robots and AI is very exciting to me.'

Jackson Pike
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Robotics and AI (Mechatronics)

Bachelor and master degree package

Some of our bachelor degrees are offered as a package with a master degree. You won’t study them at the same time so they aren’t considered a vertical double degree, but if you complete your bachelor degree and meet the entry requirements of the master degree, you’ll receive an automatic offer to continue to the master course and can graduate with two qualifications on completion.

Other ways to customise your course

Combine two bachelor degrees into a single course of study and graduate with two qualifications. A double degree also allows you to complete two undergraduate degrees in a shorter time then it would take to complete them separately.

Explore our double degrees

Need advice?

Take a look at all the ways QUT can help you with your study decision.

Learn more