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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts

This double degree pairs business study with an arts major.

How long it takes
4 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 50
Lowest offered at Deakin University, 2026
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
3 providers
NSW, VIC

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how businesses and communities work
  • curiosity about people, cultures and ideas
  • good communication skills
  • a willingness to read widely and think critically

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Deakin University

    Geelong Waterfront, Melbourne Burwood, VIC

    More about Deakin University

    4.4from 2,192 Google reviews

    ATAR
    50 lowest
    (61.3 median, 2026)
    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
    • Support services are helpful for students

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
  • Southern Cross University

    Online

    3.4from 183 Google reviews

    How you study
    Online
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Mar 2027
    Fee
    $17,392 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for Southern Cross University (opens in a new tab)
  • La Trobe University

    Albury-Wodonga, Mildura, Shepparton, VIC

    4.3from 1,101 Google reviews

    How you study
    Online or on campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are friendly and supportive

    What to weigh up

    • Admin and support can be slow to respond
    • Some find courses light on practical content

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts.

  • Management and marketing
  • Business fundamentals
  • An arts major
  • Research and writing
  • Society and culture

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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