Launch a bright future with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce that blends professional business skills with studies in the humanities.

As you follow your passions, you will receive a world-class education and develop highly valued skills at the heart of the new economy: creative thinking, problem-solving, communication, and critical analysis. 

Learn to think outside the box, thrive in the modern workplace, and benefit from a massive array of specialisations across both arts and business – so you can tailor a degree that matches your interests.

To begin your degree, you’ll benefit from ACU's unique Business Foundation Program, co-created with industry and integrated across all business courses, which assists you as you transition to university study and provides a solid foundation of business skills. 

All business units are embedded with the United Nations' sustainable goals. 

Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, cloud skills and cloud data services are wired into your studies so you can tick Microsoft certification off your to-do list and get an edge in the job market.

You can further extend your intercultural experience by participating in a Global Virtual Classroom, studying at Rome Campus or participating in an international study tour.

You can choose one of the following majors of Commerce after your study commencing: Accounting, Human Resource Management, or Marketing.

Or one of the following majors of Arts: Drama, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Media, Music, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Study of Religions, Theological Studies, Visual Arts, Criminology.

Professional experience

You’ll gain up to 175 hours of workplace and community experience during the degree before you even graduate.

Work placement

As part of the Work Integrated Learning program, you’ll gain 105 hours of industry placement in your area of specialisation. 

Community engagement

As part of your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to work with not-for-profit organisations with 35 to 70 hours of community engagement experience.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Certified translations where these documents are not in English

You’ll need an Australian Year 12 Certificate equivalent if you're an international applicant.

China: 

• National Entrance Exam (Gaokao) with the minimum score required for every Chinese Province.

India: 

• CBSE All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Indian School Certificate (ISC) with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Senior Secondary School Certificate from National Open Schooling with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Higher Secondary Certificate from the State Boards listed below with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Higher Secondary Certificate from Punjab and Haryana State Boards with a minimum average of 75% in the best 4 academic subjects; Local languages and nonacademic subjects are excluded.

Iran: 

• (2017 or earlier)

1. Successful completion of a recognised pretertiary or foundation program OR
2. successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School Studies OR
3. Pre-University Certificate with a minimum grade average of 13 on a 20-point scale.

• (2018 & onwards)

1. High School Diploma with a minimum grade average of 13 on a 20-point scale.

Foundation Studies

The ACU Foundation Studies program provides a pathway to your first year of undergraduate study at ACU.

Gain guaranteed entry to your chosen ACU undergraduate degrees as long as you achieve the grade point average and English proficiency level required for your degree.