Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution Level: Undergraduate CRICOS: 00113B
Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) empowers you to solve the problems of the future in a world that has never been hungrier for news. Through this complementary double degree learn to think more critically as you gain a strong foundation in all aspects of business at Deakin's world class business school. At the same time learning how to engage with audiences and deliver news across a range of media platforms. Graduate with a unique skill set ready for an exciting career in your chosen field.
Structure
32 credit points: 16 credit points of Commerce units
16 credit points of Communications (Journalism) units
plus completion of one zero credit point academic integrity module. Course requirements for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) must be satisfied
Subjects
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Financial planning
Food and agribusiness
Human resource management
Management
Management information systems
Marketing.
Standard entry requirements
Current or recent Year 12
If you are currently studying Year 12 in 2020 or completed Year 12 in 2018 or 2019 and have not attempted higher education or VET study since, your selection is based on the following:
Prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
ATAR
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Higher education experience
If you have undertaken at least one unit of higher education after secondary schooling, your selection is based on the criteria below.*
VET education experience
If you have undertaken at least one unit of Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, your selection is based on the criteria below.*
Work and life experience
If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago or did not finish Year 12, your selection is based on the criteria below.*
* Selection criteria
This course uses your entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Senior secondary prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL or equivalent, or Certificate IV: or higher, or concurrent Bachelor study.
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please read about other ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement.
Personal statement
Applicants who wish their work and volunteer/other experience to be considered as part of their application for entry are required to submit a personal statement with details of their work and volunteer/other experience, motivation to study and any other factors relevant to their application for the course. Learn more about the personal statement.
Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.