Combine two major subjects into one degree and expand your future career opportunities.
The Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom) at the University of Otago is an exciting new degree that will enable you to combine your passion for arts and business into one degree.
Today's workplaces demand a different kind of graduate. The ability to think critically, solve problems and work as a team could prove advantageous in your future career.
Studying for a multidisciplinary degree demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness – skills many employers seek.
The BACom will give you both a creative and business background to work in arts and business professions or related areas, such as consumer behaviour, ethics, international relations, leadership, and communication.
What your degree might look like
Choose two different majors from two study areas, one from Arts and one from Business. There are over 400 combinations of majors available. Here are some examples:
How is the degree structured?
Majors and papers
Each major usually consists of between nine and eleven papers.
The BACom requires papers worth 486 points (usually 27 x 18-point papers).
This must include at least 216 points (usually 12 x 18-point papers) for papers from Arts and Music and at least 216 points (usually 12 x 18-point papers) for papers from Business.
$53,750
Cost of living | 1 person | $4,140 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $18,696 |
Tuition | 1 person | $35,054 |
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago programme offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.
If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:
Course | Test | Entrance requirement |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate programme | IELTS | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
IELTS Online | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) | |
TOEFL iBT | 70 (writing 15) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. | |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36. Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. |
Undergraduate entrance requirements
The university recognizes many other qualifications as equivalent to the New Zealand qualification for entrance.
To check if the university recognizes your previous studies, determine the country where you gained the qualification. Countries entrance requirements example:
China entrance requirements:
Senior High School graduation and one year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing;
Or Senior High School graduation and completion of a diploma with high passing grades at a recognized institute or university.
Students with the requisite scores in Gaokao may be given direct entry to bachelor degree programme.
India entrance requirements:
Minimum overall average of 75% in the All India Senior School Examination (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with a minimum of 70% in English.
The scores are calculated on the best four academic subjects excluding local languages and non-academic subjects.
Iran entrance requirements:
One year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing, or successful completion of a University of Otago Foundation Year programme or equivalent.
The university also accepts the following international qualifications:
Study in your chosen subject area and gain a university entrance qualification
The University of Otago Pathway programme offers a university entrance qualification within two 13-week semesters for domestic and international students. It is called the Foundation Studies Certificate (FSC).
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