What is a double degree?
A double degree means studying two degrees simultaneously, usually from different faculties. With over 35 double degrees on offer, Monash Arts has one of the largest selections in Australia.
Most double degrees with Arts take 4 years to complete if studying full time. Given that a single degree takes 3 years, completing two degrees in 4 years instead of 6 is an attractive option to many students.
A key benefit of studying a double degree is that it can increase your employment options because it broadens your knowledge and skills in different areas.
Arts degrees can be taken with degrees from law, business, science, social work, visual arts, music, education and engineering.
How double degrees work
In a single degree you have the option of taking 8 elective units from another faculty. In a double degree these are forfeited which means you can complete the course in less time than it would take to do the two degrees separately.
In most double degrees, the total number of credit points to be earned is 192. The total number of units (subjects) to be completed is 32, which is 8 per year if studying full time.
Part time students have up to 10 years to complete double degrees.
Some Arts double degrees, such as those with engineering and law, take over 5 years to complete and include additional credit points.
Compulsory Arts components
It is compulsory to structure your Arts degree with a major, minor, sequence, and two additional arts units.
Major: 8 units (48 points) taken over 3 years. This is the area of study you choose to specialise in.
Minor: 4 units (24 points) taken from an area of study that is different from your major.
Sequence: 2 units (12 points) taken at first-year level in a third area of study that is different to your major and minor.
Additional arts units: 2 units (12 points) from any area(s) of study.
Non-arts components
The non-arts component of a double degree varies between faculties and courses, but typically involves a combination of compulsory units and a major specialisation.
Managing Faculty information
For administrative purposes, each double degree is managed by a particular faculty. This information is included in the course information below.
It is important to contact both faculties if you have any queries while studying a double degree.
Arts-managed courses
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Management)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts Scholars Program and Bachelor of Commerce Scholars Program
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Visual and Media Arts
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Performing Arts
Courses managed by other faculties
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts (Global) and Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts (Global) and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
