1. Better Employability
According to Graduate Careers Australia: “Graduates with a dual degree (85.5 per cent) are more likely to have found permanent employment than those with a single degree (81.6 per cent)" (Graduate Destinations 2006).
2. Two degrees are better than one... with usually only one more year of study
Bachelor of Arts/Education can usually be completed in 4 years, not 6.
Bachelor of Arts/Laws in 5½ years, not 7.
3. Transferable skills that serve you well in a variety of careers
Modern employers value graduates who have a wider education encompassing more than one specific area of study.
4. Increase your chances of working internationally
International firms are looking for employees who are fluent in a second language. Combining a language with your studies not only enhances your travelling experience but puts you ahead of many others in securing high level jobs with greater earning capacity. At UQ there are eight modern languages to choose from.
5. Do what you love so you can love what you do!
With an Arts degree there are 47 majors to choose from – you will find plenty of interesting areas to study.
Possible combinations with your Arts dual degree include:
> Business
> Business Management
> Commerce
> Communication
> Economics
> Education (Middle Years of Schooling)
> Education (Secondary)
> Engineering
> Information Technology
> International Hotel and Tourism Management
> Journalism
> Laws
> Medicine Surgery
> Music
> Science
> Social Science
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"The depth that you get by doing a dual degree is probably one of the main advantages... A dual degree allows you to pursue two areas of interest and it gives me more options, especially in finding employment." - Brad Gay Bachelor of Arts/Economics dual degree student