Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
2017 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2017 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from 2017. If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser. |
| Campus |
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| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 016883F Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Waterfront (Geelong), Warrnambool |
| Deakin course code | D313 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7. |
Students enrolled at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) in this combined course will be required to undertake units of study at both Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and Waterfront (Geelong). | |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
Combine arts major sequences with complementary commerce majors in this flexible double degree.
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll acquire a broad knowledge of all aspects of business, as well as developing skills in communication and critical analysis.
Graduates of this course receive two qualifications, giving them an edge over graduates with a single degree.
Alternative exits
| Bachelor of Commerce (M300) | |
| Diploma of Arabic (A221) | |
| Diploma of Arts (A215) | |
| Diploma of Business Studies (M201) | |
| Diploma of Chinese (A222) | |
| Diploma of Indonesian (A223) | |
| Diploma of Spanish (A224) |
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
See course entry for Bachelor of Arts (A300) or Bachelor of Commerce (M300)
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Commerce, students must complete 32 credit points as follows:
16 credit points of Arts coded units, of which:
- two major sequences of at least 8 credit points each. Majors must comprise 2 credit points at level 1 and a minimum of 2 credit points at level 3 (unless otherwise stated)
Or;
- One major of at least 8 credit points and one minor of at least 4 credit points consisting of a minimum of 1 credit point at level one and no more than 1 credit point at level 3 **
And;
- A minimum of 4 credit points at level 3 of Arts coded units
- A maximum of 6 credit points at level 1 of Arts coded units
** Students completing minors in Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Spanish are permitted to complete 4 cp across any 2 levels. i.e. students may complete 2 credit points at level 2 and 2 credit points at level 3
16 credit points of Commerce coded units, of which:
- 8 credit points of core units.
- one major sequence of 8 credit points must be included.
- A minimum of 4 credit points at level 3 of Commerce coded units
Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Arts (A300) and the Bachelor of Commerce (M300) must be satisfied.