Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts

Combine commerce majors with complementary arts major sequences in Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Arts to create a unique qualification.

Learn to think more critically as you gain a strong foundation in all aspects of business with a focus on a commerce major like economics or marketing.

At the same time, a complementary choice from Deakin’s arts major sequences will mean you graduate with the balanced education employers want.Want versatile job-ready skills in both the arts and business?

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts, students must complete 32 credit points plus the compulsory 0-credit point unit, MAI010 Academic Integrity.

Compulsory 0-credit point unit:-

To be completed in the first trimester of study.

• MAI010 Academic Integrity

16 credit points of Commerce coded units:-

• 8 credit points of core units.
• one major sequence of 8 credit points must be included.
• A minimum of 4 credit points at level 3 of Commerce coded units

16 credit points of Arts coded units:-

• two major sequences of at least 8 credit points each. Majors must comprise 2 credit points at level 1 and a minimum of 2 credit points at level 3 (unless otherwise stated)

Or;

• One major of at least 8 credit points and one minor of at least 4 credit points consisting of a minimum of 1 credit point at level one and no more than 1 credit point at level 3 **

And;

• A minimum of 4 credit points at level 3 of Arts coded units
• A maximum of 6 credit points at level 1 of Arts coded units

** Students completing minors in Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Spanish are permitted to complete 4 cp across any 2 levels. i.e. students may complete 2 credit points at level 2 and 2 credit points at level 3

Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Commerce (M300) and the Bachelor of Arts (A300) must be satisfied.

If you are currently studying Year 12 in 2020 or completed Year 12 in 2018 or 2019 and have not attempted higher education or VET study since, your selection is based on the following.

Prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration

Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

Bachelor of Commerce (M300) Bachelor of Arts (A300)