Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| February and July | |
| Duration | |
3 years full-time |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Commerce |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $22,560 2010: $24,600 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 003006C |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Mathematics - students with insufficient Mathematics will be required to study Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics 111 as part of their first year of study.? Applicants without demonstrated mathematics competency will not be admitted. |
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Commerce
The Bachelor of Commerce is a three-year business degree that develops analytical, communication and problem solving skills that leave students with a broad range of organisations and career paths to choose from when they graduate.
Graduates of the UWA Bachelor of Commerce are equipped with critical thinking skills based on analytical frameworks that allow them to effectively identify key issues, recognise what further data is required to solve them and work out efficient plans to apply the solutions.
Course Requirements
Level 1
The first year of the Bachelor of Commerce comprises eight units, three of which are core units:
- Economic and Business Statistics
- Financial Accounting
- Microeconomics: Prices and Markets
The remaining Level 1 units can be options and/or electives from the Business School or any other faculty. They may also be prerequisites for units or majors to be studied in later years.
There are 10 majors available with the Bachelor of Commerce, catering for a wide range of interests and career aspirations. At least two majors will fit within the three years of study you will undertake.
Majors are available in:
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
|---|---|
| WA TER | 80 |
| UWA Foundation program | 66 |
| WAUFY | 59 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 12 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 8 |
| Indian School Certificate | 60 |
Structure
144 to 150 points comprising 24 to 25 six-point units. Students normally take eight units each year, four in each semester.Career Opportunities
A degree in Commerce from UWA is internationally recognised and offers a flexible path to diverse careers. Graduates are being employed in industries all over the world.
These industries include energy and resources, financial and insurance services, consulting, marketing and communications and in the public sector in fields such as government administration, education and training, health care and social assistance, arts and recreation, accounting and finance, and transport.
Graduates with a major in Financial Accounting can qualify for membership of the professional accounting bodies, and a significant proportion of graduates qualify to practise in public accounting.
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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Undergraduate Student Centre |
The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
