Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Commerce

*Students eligible for Credit Transfer may begin in Summer Session if appropriate subjects are available

course description

Double degrees aim to broaden a student's knowledge and skill base and improve career options in competitive, increasingly interactive fields. You can choose from a range of major studies in the Bachelor of Arts - including languages - and add the business training from a Commerce degree.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

Course structure

To qualify for award of the double degree of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce course code 703 a student must complete a total of at least 216 credit points.

The 216 credit points shall include:

a) For the Bachelor of Commerce component, students must complete 54 credit points of core subjects (including the capstone subject), plus a 48 credit point major (of this 48 credit point major at least 18 credit points must be at 300-level);

b) A minimum of 90 credit points from subjects offered by member units in the Faculty which includes:

at least one of the majors listed in the Bachelor of Arts

AND

subjects that are not already counted towards the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce;

d) To complete the credit points required for the double degree, students can take elective subjects offered by any Faculty.

e) Not more than 90 credit points in 100-level subjects.

f) ARTS100 Peer-2-Peer Mentoring.

Peer-2-Peer Mentoring

Peer-2-Peer Mentoring (subject code ARTS100) is a compulsory zero credit point subject that must be undertaken by each student during their first year. This subject consists of a one hour weekly tutorial during the student's first session of study. This subject is designed to enable incoming students to adapt rapidly to the tertiary environment and engage with the university community.

Students can find information at the Peer-2-Peer Mentoring website.

Majors in the Bachelor of Arts

All Arts majors and their requirements are listed under the Bachelor of Arts entry.

Majors in the Bachelor of Commerce

For details of the majors please refer to the Bachelor of Commerce entry.

Minor Study

Students can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set. Minor studies consist of a minimum of 28 credit points of which no more than 12 credit points at 100 level can be counted. Students may not cross count subjects from a nominated minor into any other minor or major. Minors do not appear on the testamur but do appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record).

Where a minor is taken from outside of the Faculty, refer to the requirements prescribed for that minor.

Assessment

Assessment in this course varies between subjects and typically includes a combination of essays, tutorial/seminar presentations, WebCT exercises and, in some subjects, in-class tests and/or exams. Some subjects may have an additional practical component. The assessment requirements of each subject are set out in the individual subject outlines, which students receive in the first week of session.

Honours

Students can do an Honours degree in either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Commerce. This requires additional study (one year full-time, or two years part-time).

Honours may be undertaken by students who meet the requirements for enrolment.

Students should consult the single degree entries for Honours requirements. More information can be accessed in the Honours Handbook.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au