Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Commerce

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

Overview

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 Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

The course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes. Further information about major learning outcomes for the BA is available under the relevant BA major page in the Undergraduate Course Handbook.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the double degree of Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Commerce students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points comprised of:

1. at least 54 credit points of core subjects (including the capstone subject) from the Bachelor of Commerce
2. at least one major from the Bachelor of Commerce, (this major must be at least 48cp, of which 18 credit points must be at 300-level);
3. at least 90 credit points of subjects offered by the Faculty of Law Humanities and the Arts, including:

• at least one of the majors listed in the Bachelor of Arts;
• LHA 101 Introduction to Arts and the Humanities; AND
• subjects that are not already counted towards the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce;

4. Electives to bring the total credit points to 216; and
5. No more than 90 credit points of 100-level subjects;

Introduction to Arts and the Humanities

Introduction to Arts and the Humanities (subject code LHA 101) is a compulsory 6 credit point subject that must be undertaken by each student during their first year, and ideally during their first session. Students will be introduced to key concepts, including critical thinking, digital literacy, academic integrity, effective communication and degree and career planning.

This subject is designed to orient and support students during their first session of university and to provide students with the academic skills necessary to succeed in their first year. The subject will also assist students to understand the structure of their degree, to plan their study pathway and to plan for post-university careers.

Students can find information at the Introduction to Arts and the Humanities eLearning site.

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). Students are reminded that to have a minor study recorded they must declare their minor study by submitting an Application to Declare or Change Intended Major/Minor. Where a minor is taken from outside of the Faculty, refer to the requirements prescribed for that minor.

Students can consult with academic advisors in the relevant schools concerning the selection of appropriate subjects.

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

Honours

Honours is a fourth year of study that provides training in independent research. Students who complete the double degree with the required academic standard in the relevant major are encouraged to proceed to the Honours degree in either the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). Honours may be undertaken by students who meet the requirements for enrolment. Please refer to the Honours handbook pages for the single degrees for further information about these degrees.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

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