Bachelor of Commerce
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 3 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- UAC code 424000
- Program code 3502
- CRICOS code 001919M
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ATAR/2025 lowest selection rank
- 94.0 View all admission criteria
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2026 Indicative first year full fee
- $17,500*
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2026 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $51,000*
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2026 Indicative first year full fee
- $56,500*
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2026 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $180,500*
Entry Requirements
Fees
Fees
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Industry experience
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16 major options
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Connected cohort
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- Double degrees
- How to apply
- Fees & scholarships
- FAQs
Bachelor of Commerce Overview
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is a dynamic and globally recognised three-year degree designed to help you build your global business career. Ranked in the global top 50 for four subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025) and accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, the UNSW Business School is among the world’s leading institutions for business education.
Through a flexible and future-focused curriculum, you’ll study commerce at UNSW and develop analytical, strategic and leadership skills across areas such as business analytics, global markets and digital transformation. You’ll tailor your learning through diverse commerce majors and gain practical experience via Work Integrated Learning opportunities with industry partners including Big 4 firms, banks and global companies. Plus, with a wide selection of courses from hundreds of exchange partners, many taught in English, you can explore new academic horizons while staying on track with your studies.
Initiatives like the Career Accelerator and MyBCom Portfolio help you integrate real-world experience, mentoring and personal development from your first year. These experiences ensure you graduate industry-ready, confident and highly employable.
Why study the Bachelor of Commerce at UNSW?
At UNSW Business School, you’ll study at Australia’s #1 university for Business and Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
Recognised among the global top 50 for four subjects, UNSW leads in Accounting and Finance (#1 in Australia, #22 globally), Business and Management (#1 in Australia, #35 globally), Economics and Econometrics (#2 in Australia, #40 globally) and Marketing (#1 in Australia, #20 globally).
As business leaders in education and research, UNSW empowers you to build your global business career through world-class teaching, innovation and industry-connected learning.
Integrated first year
Our first-year courses in the UNSW commerce degree are designed to reflect the nature of real-world business. Traditionally, first-year business courses are a series of ‘introduction to’ or ‘fundamentals of’ subjects taught in isolation. However, we know that business problems are complex, multi-layered and span several disciplines.
Our Integrated First Year curriculum mirrors this reality. You’ll gain broad experience while developing skills and knowledge across diverse business areas, preparing you to tackle real challenges in the workplace and thrive as you study commerce at UNSW.
Graduate career ready
UNSW been recognised for producing Australia’s most employable graduates for six years in a row (Australian Financial Review Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020–2025.
Bringing the boardroom to the classroom, you’ll experience a range of hands-on professional learning opportunities that ensure you graduate career-ready. Benefit from unlimited access to Career Accelerator and the MyBCom Portfolio, exclusive personal and professional development programs for UNSW Business School students. Access internships, mentoring, networking and global experiences that shape exceptional commerce career outcomes.
Guaranteed work experience
Work experience is built into the Bachelor of Commerce UNSW, ensuring every student benefits from Work Integrated Learning. Undertake internships in Australia or overseas, or choose from consultancy projects, online practicums and social entrepreneurship collaborations.
Many of these experiences are offered through UNSW Business School's industry partners, including Accenture, Suncorp, Grant Thornton, Flight Centre Travel Group, Tata Group, Synpulse and more.
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Bachelor of Commerce entry requirements
Entry to this degree is based on your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or an equivalent rank derived from the following:
- Australian interstate Year 12 qualifications (e.g., OP rank)
- New Zealand NCEA Level 3
- Equivalent overseas qualifications e.g., International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, GCE A-Levels
- Post-secondary or tertiary qualifications
- An alternative entry qualification
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- The 2025 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025.
- The 2025 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
- The 2025 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025. It is to be used as a guide only.
- The 2025 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
*The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
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At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics advanced
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Admission pathways
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our Future Student Advisers to discuss your path to UNSW.
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students who attend Gateway schools, live in a low-socioeconomic area based on IRSAD and IEO indexes of SEIFA criteria, or are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. It adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides early offers and early conditional offers to UNSW.
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.
International direct entry
Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification
Calculating your CBSE Score:
Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.
Calculating your HKDSE Score:
Entry requirements are based on the aggregate of the best 5 achieved category A subjects (category B and C subjects are not considered).
For subjects other than Citizenship and Social Development: level 5**=7 points, level 5*=6 points, level 5=5 points, level 4=4 points, level 3=3 points, level 2=2 points, level 1=1 point, Level U=0 point.
For subject Citizenship and Social Development: Attained=2 points, Unattained=0 point. Citizenship and Social Development will only be counted towards the aggregate if the 2 points awarded for Attained ranks among the student’s best five scoring subjects.
If Mathematics Compulsory Part and Extended Part (Module 1 or 2) are both presented, both scores can be counted.
Calculating your Singapore A Levels:
Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
Note: Entry requirements published on this page are correct as of the day of publication and may change without notice.
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Please contact us for direct entry requirements.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
What will I study in the Bachelor of Commerce at UNSW?
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Program structure
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) at UNSW is a flexible three-year degree (24 courses) designed to give you a strong foundation in business and the freedom to shape your studies around your goals.
Your degree begins with the Commerce Integrated First Year, an innovative suite of eight core courses that reflect the complexity of real business problems. These courses develop your understanding of business fundamentals across accounting, economics, data analysis and management – equipping you with the analytical, digital and interpersonal skills to succeed in today’s global economy.
From there, you’ll specialise in at least one commerce major (eight courses) from a diverse range of study areas offered by the UNSW Business School.
You can also choose a second commerce major, combine commerce with electives from other faculties, or pursue a double degree with areas such as law, engineering, arts or science. This flexibility allows you to tailor your study to your career ambitions, whether you’re drawn to global finance, digital transformation, or social impact.
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- Accounting
- AI in Business and Society
- Behavioural Economics
- Business Analytics
- Business Economics
- Business Sustainability and Social Impact
- Cybersecurity Management
- Finance
- FinTech
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Taxation
- Accounting
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At UNSW, Work Integrated Learning is built into your Commerce degree, ensuring every student gains real-world experience before graduation. You’ll complete at least one for-credit course focused on business internships, case competitions, or project-based learning, connecting classroom theory with professional practice.
Through consulting projects and internships with industry partners, you’ll apply your skills to real business challenges while developing your professional readiness. You’ll also connect with industry mentors and employers through the Career Accelerator, gaining insights, feedback and networks that will prepare you for a successful global career.
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The MyBCom Portfolio is an award-winning, interactive platform that supports your journey from the transition to university through to graduate employability. It helps you plan your study, set goals, track skills and reflect on achievements throughout your degree.
Designed as both a transition-to-uni resource and a professional development tool, MyBCom helps you navigate life at UNSW including getting connected to your cohort, accessing support services and building confidence in your studies. As you progress, the platform helps you create an employability narrative that showcases your strengths to future employers.
Integrated with Career Accelerator, MyBCom also gives you access to mentoring, workshops and networking opportunities, empowering you to graduate with a clear career vision and a professional portfolio that stands out in the job market.
Full program structure
You need to complete eight courses in your Integrated First Year and at least one Commerce major. A major is usually eight courses within one discipline. With the remaining eight courses you are free to choose interesting electives or take an additional Commerce major.
Some courses need to be studied in your first and second year, so you’re prepared for courses that can only be studied in later years. Your study options are full-time or part-time. Each university year has three terms and an optional summer study period. Depending on how you plan your study load, you can fit two or three courses into a term and one course in a summer term.
Below is an example of what you could study in three years full-time.
First year
- myBCom Blueprint*
- MyBCom First Year Portfolio*^
- 8 Integrated First-Year Commerce courses
Second Year
- 4 Commerce courses in your chosen major
- 3 elective Commerce courses or courses in your second chosen major
- Work-Integrated Learning internship or practicum**
Third Year
- 4 Commerce courses in your chosen major
- 4 elective Commerce courses or courses in your second chosen major
- MyBCom Graduation Portfolio*
- Final Year Synthesis
*Bachelor of Commerce credit-free courses dedicated to career planning and employability.
^Pre-requisite: COMM0999 AND completed 30 UOC of Integrated First Year Courses
**Mandatory work experience for course credit.
Career options with a Bachelor of Commerce
As a commerce graduate from UNSW, you’ll join one of Australia’s most employable cohorts – UNSW ranks #1 in Australia for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2026).
Our Bachelor of Commerce prepares you to become a work-ready graduate with global business acumen, analytical insight and leadership capability. Career paths are diverse, spanning traditional business roles and emerging sectors shaped by digital transformation and global markets. Whether you aspire to work with a multinational organisation, an innovative start-up, or launch your own venture, UNSW equips you with the skills, experience and confidence to succeed.
Commerce graduates build impactful careers across industries such as finance, consulting, technology, marketing and sustainability. According to Jobs and Skills Australia, business, finance and analytics roles remain among the most in-demand and highest growth fields nationally.
Potential careers
- Accountant/Auditor
- Business analyst
- Consultant
- Customer experience officer
- Cyber security analyst
- Data analyst
- Digital innovation officer
- Economist
- Financial adviser
- Human resource consultant
- Investment banker
- Marketing/Brand manager
- Tax adviser
- Strategist
Industry connections
UNSW Business School has an extensive network of industry partners, connecting students with some of the world’s most respected companies – from Big 4 accounting firms to leading banks, consultancies and global technology brands. Explore real partnerships via our Industry Partners.
Through the Career Accelerator, you’ll access internships, global business practices, mentoring, networking events and leadership programs that fast-track your career development. This industry-integrated approach means you’ll graduate confident, capable and connected – ready to lead in today’s competitive job market.
With more than 90,000 UNSW Business School alumni worldwide, you’ll join a thriving global community of professionals driving innovation and business leadership across every sector.
UNSW commerce graduates are highly valued by employers – SEEK data consistently shows strong career progression and salary growth across accounting, analytics and management roles.
Honours
Take your Bachelor of Commerce to the next level with an additional one-year Honours degree, where you'll gain advanced knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of business. Through a significant research thesis, you'll develop advanced knowledge, analytical, problem-solving and research skills highly sought after in business and government. Learn more about BCom Honours.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Commerce can give you professional recognition and accreditation in industry governing bodies depending on your major. These include:
- Australian Human Resources Institute (HRM major)
- CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (accounting major)
- This program is a CFA affiliated program (Finance major) and may also allow students to gain exemptions from certain requirements with ACCA, CIMA and IPA (accounting major)
These globally recognised accreditations enhance your professional standing and open doors to advanced qualifications, further study and international career mobility.
Double degrees
Design your degree to suit your career goals with the flexibility to specialise in up to two different business areas, or a subject outside the UNSW Business School, such as arts or science. You may also be able to get credit towards the BCom from practical experiences in your secondary degree, such as legal clinics and engineering industrial training. With a wide-ranging education, you can strengthen your career opportunities by completing a double degree.
Double degree options:
- Actuarial Studies
- Advanced Mathematics (Hons)
- Advanced Science (Hons)
- Arts
- Aviation (Management)
- Computer Science
- Design
- Economics
- Education (Secondary)
- Engineering (Hons)
- Fine Arts
- Information Systems
- Law
- Materials Science and Engineering (Hons)
- Media (PR & Advertising)
- Science
How to apply for the Bachelor of Commerce
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the Apply section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January. Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via our Apply Online service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
This high-demand program is part of UNSW’s Grouped Offer Rounds. We assess and rank applicants who meet minimum entry requirements, then issue offers based on academic merit and program capacity within each round. UNSW uses a quota system to ensure optimal teaching and learning quality and reserves the right to adjust application and acceptance deadlines to maintain these quotas. For details, visit the international admissions information page.
*If you are an international student studying an Australian qualification, go to the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) for application and UAC key dates. Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you need to make special arrangements. For details, visit the under 18 international students page.
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Fees & scholarships for the Bachelor of Commerce
Studying the Bachelor of Commerce at UNSW is an investment in your future as a business leader. Your total study costs will depend on your enrolment load, citizenship status and the type of place you receive – either a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or a full-fee-paying place. UNSW offers a wide range of financial support, funding opportunities and Business School scholarships to help make your studies more accessible.
Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 4
*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the university and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only - other fees and charges are not included.
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit UNSW International.
Scholarships
At UNSW, we award more than $83 million in scholarships each year to recognise excellence and improve access to education. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, there are many funding opportunities available to support your Commerce studies.
The UNSW Business School offers a range of scholarships designed to foster diversity, equity and professional growth, including:
UNSW Business School International Scholarship
UNSW Co-op Scholarship (Commerce)
Women in Business Scholarship
Equity & Access Scholarships
For more information on scholarships, financial aid and funding support, visit the UNSW Scholarships website.
Bachelor of Commerce FAQs
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You can choose from a wide range of majors offered by the UNSW Business School, including Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, International Business, Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Information Systems and Taxation, among others. You can also combine two majors or study a double degree for broader career options.
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The MyBCom Portfolio is an interactive platform that helps you plan your studies, set goals and track your professional development. It supports your transition to university, builds your employability narrative and showcases your skills and experiences to future employers.
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Career Accelerator offers exclusive personal and professional development opportunities for UNSW Business School students. You can access internships, global practicums, mentoring programs and networking events that help you gain real-world experience and develop essential career skills.
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You’ll complete at least one Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) course, with options including internships, consulting projects, case competitions, or social entrepreneurship initiatives. These experiences connect your classroom learning to real business environments.
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Yes. Depending on your major, you may be eligible for accreditation from professional bodies such as CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, ACCA and the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
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Yes. You can join a global exchange program or complete an international internship or business practicum through Career Accelerator, gaining valuable global business experience.
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The UNSW Bachelor of Commerce stands out for its Integrated First Year, guaranteed Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and unique features like Career Accelerator and MyBCom Portfolio. Combined with UNSW’s top global rankings and strong industry connections, it ensures you graduate confident, experienced and career-ready.
Progress starts here – at a world-leading university
Top 20 Worldwide
Ranked in the global top 20 for three consecutive years
QS World University Rankings, 2024–2026
Winner of the AFR Most Employable University Award six years in a row
AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020–2025
Australia's #1 for Innovation
Highest number of startups and spinouts from university-developed tech
SCOPR report, 2024
The learning culture at UNSW, which challenges the status quo, helped set me apart from others.
