The difference between an Integrated Professional degree and a Bachelor’s degree

What is the difference between an Integrated Professional degree and a standard Bachelor’s degree?   

Answer ID 3813 | Last updated on 01/05/2026 01.35 PM

The main difference is the integrated degree includes an additional 48 points of professional preparation and recognised workplace experience. The full integrated degree is normally 3.5 years full-time, this time may be reduced if you are already in relevant employment.

The units you study to complete your major (and your second major, if you have one) remain the same, see the Handbook to check if your major is offered in the Integrated Professional degree.  

The degree is designed as a transfer pathway, so previously completed eligible units are credited and the integrated components are added around the remaining degree requirements.

You are not locked into completing the Integrated Professional Degree (92 points, including 48 points of Work Integrated Learning) and can instead choose to graduate with a standard Bachelor degree (available after having completed 144 points and your Degree-Specific Major).

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