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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts

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Follow your passion and gain sought-after skills with Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
D385, 0100819
ATAR
84.45

About this course

Follow your passion and gain sought-after skills with Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts. Whether you choose to focus on a commerce profession, such as marketing or human resources, or a broader range of pursuits in arts, such as sociology or criminology, the complementary nature of these two degrees ensures you gain a unique qualification built for your personal career goals.

The commerce component of the degree offers traditional content taught to contemporary contexts and is designed to help you find a professional fit. You will have opportunities to develop personally, to hone adaptability, curiosity, imagination, innovation, entrepreneurial thinking and professional confidence.

The arts component of the degree allows you to focus on your passions through a specialisation. You will graduate with transferable skills in communication, research, critical thinking and problem-solving, making you highly employable within a range of industries.

Are you looking to add perspective and versatility to your commerce qualification?





You may choose from these commerce majors:

  • accounting
  • economics
  • finance
  • financial planning
  • human resources management
  • management
  • management information systems
  • marketing.

At the same time, explore a complementary area of the arts for your interest in people, society, politics, religion, sexuality or philosophy:

  • anthropology
  • criminology
  • gender and sexuality studies
  • history
  • international relations
  • philosophy
  • politics and policy studies
  • sociology
  • religious studies.

You will enjoy a classroom that is innovative, contemporary and provides industry expertise.

Each degree offers opportunities to get involved in hands-on learning including overseas study tours, international and domestic internships, work placements and exchanges. Graduate with a well-rounded and global perspective employers will love.

Career pathways

As a Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Arts graduate, you will be ready for a variety of career opportunities including:

  • art centre manager
  • artist agent
  • careers counsellor
  • image consultant
  • import/export manager
  • marketing and communications manager
  • media analyst
  • NGO advisor
  • public relations manager
  • public servant
  • small business owner
  • trade delegate.

For more information go to DeakinTALENT

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts, students must complete 32 credit points plus the compulsory 0-credit point module, DAI001 Academic Integrity Module .

Compulsory 0-credit point unit:-

To be completed in the first trimester of study.

  • DAI001 Academic Integrity Module

16 credit points of Commerce coded units:-

  • 8 credit points of core units (MAA103, MAE101, MAF101, MIS171, MLC101, MMK101, MMM132 and MWL101*).
  • 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:-

  • 3 credit points from the Global Challenge sequence (AGC109, AGC209, AGC309) or
  • 3 credit points from the Employability sequence ((AWL100* plus 1 credit point from AWL200, AWL201, AWL202, AWL203) (plus 1 credit point from AWL300, AWL301, AWL302)).
  • One major sequence (8 credit points) as described under the course A310 Bachelor of Arts.
  • The remaining credit points may be used to undertake a Bachelor of Arts minor sequence or additional elective units chosen from A310 Bachelor of Arts.
  • A minimum of 4 credit points at level 3 of Arts coded units.

*Please note: Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts course are not required to undertake MWL101 Professional Insight (a core unit in the Bachelor of Commerce) if undertaking AWL100 Your Future Direction (a core unit in the Employability sequence) or vice versa as the units are incompatible with each other.

Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Commerce (M300) and the Bachelor of Arts (A310) must be satisfied.

16

Commerce units

16

Arts units

32

Total

Credit for prior study or work

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Deakin University.
84.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.8%
Skill scale
63.9%
Teaching scale
77.8%
Employed full-time
$57k
Average salary