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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts

  • Bachelor

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur who desires to succeed in the business world, a double degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia will enhance your future career prospects.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
3070, 040372G
Study Mode
In person

About this course

School of Law & Business

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur who desires to succeed in the business world, a double degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia will enhance your future career prospects. Our 4-year Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts program will give you transferable skills and the freedom to explore your creativity. You will complete the full requirements of a Bachelor of Commerce and half the program requirements for a standard Arts degree. Enrol today to start your journey to success.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70

OR

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.

OR

  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.

OR

  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Entry requirements NSW

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank*

OR

  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.

OR

  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section*.

OR

  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

When you study for a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts double degree, you have the benefits of attending two different schools. At The University of Notre Dame Australia's School of Business, a combination of practical case studies and client-based projects is combined with a solid theoretical and ethical grounding.

In our School of Arts, you will study a Major in areas such as Archaeology, English Literature, Social Justice, Politics and International Relations, History or Theatre Studies, which will give you in-depth, specialist knowledge and skills that will allow you to contribute effectively to the cultural and intellectual life of society.

Through this holistic approach to learning, we prepare you for the workplaces of tomorrow.

You will benefit from small class sizes and dedicated lecturers and tutors with broad industry experience and projects based on real case studies. You will benefit from industry field trips to lead agencies and companies, and business internships will allow you to show off your skills.

Upon graduation, you will be able to gain employment in various industries, including financial institutions, multinational corporations, government departments, public utilities, and specialist organisations.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: business, accounting, banking, information systems, or management, international business consultant, accountant, management consultant, International banker, financial counsellor, arts entrepreneur, business manager/owner in a variety of fields, e.g. publishing, heritage, photography, entertainment, disability and aged care.

Course structure

The Notre Dame Commerce / Arts degree lets you choose from a number of Majors. Students
complete the full requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce degree and half of the course
requirements for a standard Arts degree.

Courses Units of Credit Core Curriculum courses 75 Business Foundation courses 200 Business Major courses 200** Business Internship course 25 Arts Major courses 200 Arts elective courses 100 Total units of credit in the double degree 800**

**This is the minimum Units of Credit required and will vary depending in the chosen Major.

Commerce Majors:

  • Advertising
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations

Arts Majors:

  • Applied Psychology
  • Counselling
  • English Literature
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Politics & International Relations
  • Politics & Journalism
  • Sociology
  • Theatre Studies

Core Curriculum

  • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
  • CORE II: Elective
    • Electives in philosophy and\or theology
    • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
    • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
    • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
    • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

See the Bachelor of Art Program Requirements for details of Arts Majors and courses.

More information regarding courses can be found at the School of Business Fremantle Sydney and School of Arts and Sciences Fremantle Sydney course description pages.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.