Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science empowers you to take your science career beyond the lab. Pair specialist science knowledge with a strong foundation in commerce and graduate ready to lead, innovate and disrupt in your chosen field.
Dual skills in science and commerce can set you up for a lucrative career. Through this industry-led combined course, you can follow your curiosity into any field that inspires you and forge your own path by choosing from a wide range of major sequences. Whether you're aspiring to a role in science communication or management or want to complement your commercial acumen with evidence-based decision-making skills, this combined course arms you with a unique skill set that makes you stand out from the pack. Better still, a focus on real-world learning prepares you for the workforce and ensures you're ready to hit the ground running when you graduate.
Units
The 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Commerce include:-
Completion of
DAI001*Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit)8 credit points of core units (MAA103, MAE101, MAF101, MIS171, MLC101, MMK101, MMM132 and MWL101)an 8 credit point major sequence Level 3 - at least 4 credit points (which must be course grouped to a Faculty of Business and Law undergraduate degree)
* to be completed in first trimester of study.
The 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Science include:-
8# credit points of core units (SLE111, SLE103, SLE115, SLE123, SLE200, (SLE301 or SLE352), (SIT190 or SIT191) and (SLE133 or SLE155)a 6 credit point approved science major sequence2 credit points of Science elective units Level 3 - a least 4 credit points of Science unitsSLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit point unit)STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0 credit point unit)
#Please note: Students undertaking D321 are not required to undertake SLE209 Science and Society - core unit in the single degree S320 Bachelor of Science.
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
English language proficiency requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 20 in any other English
IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
Fee information
Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place
$44,000 for 1 yr full-time AUD
A Deakin scholarship could help you pay for your course fees, living costs and study materials. If you've got something special to offer Deakin - or maybe you just need a bit of extra support - we've got a scholarship opportunity for you.
Employment opportunities for Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science graduates exist in just about every area of business, science and government. Your technical prowess in science and commerce, combined with sought-after soft skills like leadership and critical thinking, will make you a sought-after candidate in a range of roles including: