Bachelor of Commerce / Arts
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 4 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- UAC code 424100
- Program code 3573
- CRICOS code 074885A
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ATAR/2025 lowest selection rank
- 94.0 View all admission criteria
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $16,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $61,500*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $53,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $219,500*
Entry Requirements
Fees
Fees
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Work experience
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Leading academics
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Range of electives
Term 3 2025 applications are closed
Please note that international applications for Term 3 2025 for this program are now closed. Students are encouraged to apply for Term 1, 2026.
Current applicants should visit theÌý2025 International AdmissionsÌýpage for information on offer round dates for this program.
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼǒs Bachelor of Commerce/Arts is a double degree that will equip you with business experience and expertise, combined with the creativity, analytical and critical thinking skills that come with an arts degree. Both degrees offer flexibility, allowing you to shape your degree to match your ambitions and interests.
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) has been designed with consultation from industry to set you up for lifelong employability.ÌýBy combining your BCom with a Bachelor of Arts, you can choose from a diverse range of majors and subjects in the arts, humanities and social sciences. You'll develop an in-depth knowledge and breadth of understanding, gaining the tools to think critically, communicate effectively and conduct independent research.
You’ll graduate with a unique combination of skills and knowledge that will prepare you to adapt and thrive in the careers of the future.
Key features
Design your degree
Both the BCom and the Bachelor of Arts have a broad range of specialisations giving you the choiceÌý to explore what interests you and develop distinct areas of expertise.
MyBCom portfolio
MyBCom portfolio is an award winning interactive platform and assessment tool. You'll use MyBCom throughout your degree to guide your studies, develop a tailored career plan, and collate a portfolio of professional experiences to showcase future employers.Ìý
Guaranteed work experience
Work experience is built into the BCom, meaning you can undertake internships in Australia or internationally as part of your degree. Many of these experiences are offered through ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Business School's industry partners, includingÌý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý, and more. You can also undertake versatile for-credit internships and placements through the Bachelor of Arts.
Why study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ?
We are ranked Australia's #1 Business School (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Boss, 2024).ÌýThat means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation.
ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Business ranked in the global top 50 for four subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
- Ranked #1 in Australia and #22 globally for accounting and finance
- Ranked #1 in Australia and =#35 globally for business & management
- Ranked #2 in Australia and #40 globally for economics and econometrics
- Ranked #1 in Australia and =#20 globally for marketing
ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼǒs strong industry connections across the Arts and Business ensure the knowledge, skills, and experience you gain will set you up for success in the future. Alongside a rigorous education, you'll grow professionally and socially. You’ll diversify your opportunities through our open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community, and benefit from ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Business School’sÌýCareer AcceleratorÌýnetworking, mentoring and internship opportunities and diverse student-led societies.ÌýÌý
Want to see more from ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Business School?
Entry requirements
Entry to this degree is based on your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or an equivalent rank derived from the following:
- Australian interstate Year 12 qualifications (e.g., OP rank)
- New Zealand NCEA Level 3
- Equivalent overseas qualifications e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, GCE A-Levels
- Post-secondary or tertiary qualifications
- An alternative entry qualification
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- The 2025 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025.
- The 2025 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
- The 2025 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025. It is to be used as a guide only.
- The 2025 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
*The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
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At ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.Ìý
HSC PlusÌý
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç degree. You may be awarded up to five points.Ìý
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)Ìý
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç degree.
Admission pathways
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below andÌýget in touchÌýwith our Future Student Advisers to discuss your path to ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ.Ìý
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students who attend Gateway schools, live in a low-socioeconomic area based on IRSAD and IEO indexes ofÌý, or are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. It adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç degree and provides early offers and early conditional offers to ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ.Ìý
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.Ìý
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.Ìý
International direct entry
Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification
Calculating your CBSE Score:
Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.
Calculating your HKDSE Score:
Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç assessment is currently under review.
Calculating your Singapore A Levels:
Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç assessment is currently under review.
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We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please for more information.
Please for direct entry requirements.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with . ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç journey with confidence. 
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit theÌýEnglish Language RequirementsÌýpage.Ìý
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
What will I study?
ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç is introducing a new academic calendar from 2028.
We are moving to a new flex-semester calendar. What does this mean for your studies?Ìý
Program structure
The Bachelor of Commerce/Arts is a flexible four-year degree usually consisting of 32 courses.ÌýIt allows you to learn the fundamentals of business and study a business major, while you explore and choose a major and minor from a broad range of arts subject areas. This degree includes career preparation and planning courses, such as internships and Ìýa digital portfolio.Ìý
The program includes:
- Commerce Integrated First Year courses
- One Commerce major
- ÌýOne Arts major
- An Arts minor, or electives.
Professional development courses and experiences:
- Mandatory Work Integrated Learning – You must complete at least one course credit with a work integrated learning focus such as an internship or business practicum.Ìý
- Final Year Synthesis – Synthesise your learning by applying and integrating the knowledge and skills gained throughout your Bachelor of Commerce (BCom).Ìý
- COMM3999 myBCom Graduate Portfolio.Ìý
Study areas
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- Accounting
- Behavioural Economics
- Business Analytics
- Business Economics
- Business Sustainability and Social Impact
- Cybersecurity Management
- Finance
- FinTech
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Taxation
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- Asian Studies
- Indigenous Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Advanced Chinese Studies
- Global Development
- Criminology
- Creative Writing
- English
- Environmental Humanities
- European Studies
- Film Studies
- French Studies
- Advanced French Studies
- Geographical Studies
- German Studies
- History
- Japanese Studies
- Advanced Japanese Studies
- Korean Studies
- Advanced Korean Studies
- Linguistics
- Media, Culture and Technology
- Music Studies
- Music Studies (Intensive)
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Sociology
- Spanish Studies
- Theatre and Performance Studies
- Art History and Theory
- Geography
- Studies in Psychology
- Psychology
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- Modern Greek Studies
- Geographical Studies
- Psychology
- International Business
- History
- Australian Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Spanish Studies
- Advanced French Studies
- Politics and International Relations
- Music Studies
- Business Analytics
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- Environmental Humanities
- Security Studies
- Korean Studies
- Art History and Theory
- Taxation
- Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- Philosophy
- Criminology
- International Political Economy
- Advanced Korean Studies
- German Studies
- Accounting
- French Studies
- Indigenous Studies
- Advanced Chinese Studies
- Italian Studies
- Marketing
- Theatre and Performance Studies
- Indonesian Studies
- Media, Culture and Technology
- Sociology
- Policy, Power and Government
- Financial Technology
- Film Studies
- Linguistics
- Advanced Japanese Studies
- Marketing Analytics
- Global Development
- Business Law
- Asian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Cybersecurity Management
- European Studies
- Business Economics
- Finance
- Gender Studies
- Management
- Business Sustainability and Social Impact
- English
- Creative Writing
- Behavioural Economics
Full program structure
In this degree you’ll complete a Commerce and an Arts major. A major is usually eight to ten courses within one discipline. With the remaining credit points you are free to choose interesting electives or take an additional minor.
Some courses need to be studied in your first and second year, so you’re prepared for courses that can only be studied in later years. You can study full-time or part-time. Each university year has three terms and an optional summer study period. Depending on how you plan your study load, you can fit two or three courses into a term and one course in a summer term.
Below is an example of what you could study in four years full-time.
First year
- MyBCom First Year Portfolio*Ìý
- MyBCom Blueprint*
- Integrated First-Year Commerce coursesÌý
- Arts courses - explore which subject areas interest you
Second year
- Integrated First Year Commerce courses
- Arts courses – continue to explore and choose a major
Third year
- Work Integrated Learning internship or practicum**
- Commerce courses in your chosen major
- Arts courses in your chosen major
- Electives or courses from a minor
Fourth year
- MyBCom Graduation Portfolio*
- BCom Final Year Synthesis
- Commerce courses in your chosen major
- Arts courses in your chosen major
*Bachelor of Commerce credit-free courses dedicated to career planning and employability.
**Mandatory work experience for course credit.
Future careers
Develop skills that are critical for a career that moves with and responds to the challenges of our fast-paced global world.ÌýYou’ll graduate with business knowledge, experience and connections, combined with critical and creative thinking, communications skills, curiosity and a depth of understanding that will equip you to succeed in a diverse range of exciting careers and industries.
You’ll be able to build industry connections through ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Business School'sÌýÌýwith work experiences and professional development opportunities; and connect with a supportive and passionate community of changemakers through ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Arts, Design and Architecture.
Potential careers
- Arts administr