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Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Arts - (Dual Degree)
Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront Campus, Australia
AUD 43600
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6
IELTS
69
TOEFL
70%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Want a career rich with diverse experiences? The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts combined course helps you build transferable skills that will equip you for a wide range of career opportunities, now and in the future. Enjoy opportunities to explore your creativity and the freedom to study more of what interests you, with a huge range of business and arts specialisations to choose from.
By combining knowledge from both specialisations, you can graduate with a unique skill set that sets you apart. For example, you can major in both media and communication and social media to develop dual expertise that is valued across all areas of business, media and marketing. Better still, you will gain plenty of practical experience that prepares you for the everyday challenges of business, including industry placements, work-integrated learning and overseas study tours.
The arts component of the degree allows you to hone your critical thinking skills while the business component of the degree trains you to think with an entrepreneurial mindset, developing the foundations of your business expertise.
You will study core units that have been determined by looking at emerging growth areas in industry such as financial literacy, marketing fundamentals and the global economy, then tailor your degree to your interests and career goals by choosing from the following majors:
- Event management
- Organisational psychology
- People management
- Project management
- Retail and supply chain management
- Business and digital communication
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Sustainability and development
The flexibility doesn't stop there. Create a truly unique degree by choosing from a range of over 35 arts majors, from visual arts and photography and public relations studies to social media or visual communication design. This level of customisation allows you to study the units that are important to you, and the diverse skills you develop open the door to a world of career opportunities
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 3 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) 
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
43600
Tuition Fee
(AUD)
Free
Application Fee
(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(AUD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships
Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship 2026 (India)
The Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship Program 2026 is an initiative of Deakin University to reward students with meritorious academic backgrounds and excellent co-curricular achievements.
The 100% scholarships are available for:
- Indian citizens currently living in India with a valid Indian passport during the application period.
- Offered for the entire duration of undergraduate or postgraduate programs.
- Geared towards individuals who aspire to contribute to their communities.
Academic eligibility criteria
- 85% overall in Year 12 scores of CBSE/ICSE/State Board; OR
- 10 overall in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/A Level; OR
- 32 overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); OR
- 80% overall in an undergraduate degree.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India in supporting their tuition fees for onshore studies in Australia.
These are based on academic merit as outlined in the table below and are offered on the total indicative tuition fee stated in the offer letter. The scholarships and bursaries are applicable for the entire duration of the course.
| SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES | BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL | ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS | |
| 20% Bursary (Deakin India Bursary) | UG COURSES | PG COURSES | |
| CBSE / ICSE / State Board | 70 to 79.9% | ||
| GCSE / A Level | 8 to 9.9 | ||
| IB Diploma | 27 to 31.9 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | 60 to 74.9 % | ||
| 25% Scholarship (Deakin India Merit Scholarship) | CBSE / ICSE / State Board | 80% & above | |
| GCSE / A Level | 10 & above | ||
| IB Diploma | 32 & above | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | 75% & above | ||
This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions, which will be specified in the acceptance form
Key Information
- Scholarships and bursaries are available for all intakes and across all Deakin University campuses in Australia.
- Open to students applying for any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
Students need to share the following documents while nominating a student for the Vice Chancellor Scholarship:
- Video SOP
- All Extra Curricular activities certificates from the last 4 years
- Two Letters of Recommendations
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume (If Applicable)
- Cover Letter
Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship
Students who complete the Deakin College Foundation program and enroll directly into a Deakin University degree will be eligible for the new Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship.
| Important dates | Benefits |
| Commencing T1 2025 until December 2027 | 10% off the bachelor's degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade between 60% and 65% |
| 15% off the bachelor's degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade of 65%+ | |
| Eligibility criteria | |
| The bursary is open to all international students. The bursary can not be held in conjunction with any other Deakin scholarship. | |
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