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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Commerce

Course code: #40029

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Commerce

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $34,480 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    59 out of 100

  • CRICOS Code

    001603J

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Newcastle is a practical and flexible degree, with core courses designed to give you a thorough overview of business and commerce environments before you specialise in Accounting, Economics, or Finance. 

When you study for a commerce degree at the University of Newcastle, you will be equipped to transition smoothly from the classroom to the boardroom by acquiring skills that employers value.

The Bachelor of Commerce Accounting major is designed to provide accreditation with the major professional bodies in accounting, including: 

CPA Australia, CA Australia and New Zealand, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Association of International Accountants (AIA).

International case studies and cross-cultural analysis imparted a sense of global citizenship. 

Through courses in your chosen major, you will gain insight into the interplay between the financial, legal, political and economic systems and how these factors influence the contemporary business environment in Australian and global contexts.

Commerce Majors: Accounting, Economics, Finance

Practical experience

The Bachelor of Commerce provides opportunities to gain national and international workplace experience and professional mentoring, building practical skills and work-ready graduates. 

To prepare you for the strong focus on teamwork and collaboration in business and commerce careers, the Bachelor of Commerce emphasises group work as a form of assessment. 

Working in groups helps develop the necessary teamwork skills to transition from the classroom to the boardroom successfully.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$42,380

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,160
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,900
Tuition 1 person $34,480

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  IELTS 6

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Assumed knowledge:

  • HSC Mathematics or equivalent

Admission to undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools. 

Post-secondary study

Further education, like diplomas and university study, can also be assessed for admission.

China:

  • China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao):  441 out of 750  (58.8%)

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 7.5
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 66
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 65
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 65
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 65

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

Depending on your majors:

  • Finance Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Econometrician
  • Land Economist
  • Actuary
  • Bank Officer/Customer Service Officer
  • Branch Manager (Banking)
  • Accountant

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