Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Commerce | 2018

* 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 & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is 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.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of this degree students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points.

The 216 credit points shall include:

1. the core subjects (including the capstone subject) from the Bachelor of Commerce;
2. at least one major from the Bachelor of Commerce; 
3. at least 90 credit points of subjects offered by the Faculty of Law Humanities and the Arts, including:

• LHA 101 Introduction to Arts and the Humanities. This subject is undertaken in the first session and is designed to provide students with the academic skills necessary to succeed at University. LHA 101 assists students to understand the structure of their degree, plan their study pathway, and plan for post-university careers. it introduces students to key concepts including critical thinking, digital literacy, academic integrity, effective communication and degree and career planning;
• at least one of the majors listed in the Bachelor of Arts;
• a second major (minimum 48cp and maximum 60cp), or a minor (minimum 24cp), from within the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts.

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

Timetables

To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page .

Majors

Students in this double degree will take at least two majors. One from the Bachelor of Arts and one from the Bachelor of Commerce. Follow the links to each Course Handbook page for information regarding the majors on offer.

For the Bachelor of Arts, students will also complete either a second major or a minor.

Minors

Students can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set. Minor studies consist of a minimum of 24 credit points of which at least 12 credit points are at 200 level or higher.

Minors appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record), but do not appear on the testamur. To  have a minor study recorded, students must submit an Application to Declare or Change Intended Major/Minor. 

Information regarding minors, including which subjects to take to complete a minor, are available on the 2018 General Schedule of Minors page.

Work Integrated Learning

Undertaking a work integrated learning (WIL) experience during your university education is now a significant contributor to being competitive in securing employment in your field of choice when you graduate from UOW.

The Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts internship program provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their degree in a workplace setting.

Some Majors will have a specific internship subject available for students. Otherwise, students can consider CRLP200 (6cp). CRLP200 includes a quality assured workplace internship or industry project to give you that competitive edge by developing your professional skills through authentic learning in a real world context. You will focus on your career goals and receive career direction guidance, strengthen your resume and gain skills to navigate the rapidly changing world of work, develop your communication skills and begin to build a professional network.
 

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.

Other Information

For further information email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au