Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts

La Trobe University - Melbourne

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Overview

La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts gives you a business education combined with the skillset of an arts degree. Gain the technical expertise to thrive in finance, accounting and economics, while developing essential human skills such as communication and critical thinking.

Through commerce subjects, you'll learn how to solve complex social, sustainability and business challenges faced by corporations and communities. You'll also enhance your ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and negotiate with stakeholders to turn ideas into action.

Tailor your degree to your interests by choosing from more than 30 study areas, including business analytics, finance, psychology, politics, history, sociology, marketing and languages.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Majors

Aboriginal studies, Accounting, Anthropology, Archaeological and heritage studies, Asian studies, Business analytics, Chinese studies, Classics and ancient history, Creative and professional writing, Crime, justice and legal studies, Digital media, Economics, English, Environmental humanities, Ethics and social justice, Finance, French studies, Gender, sexuality and diversity studies, Greek studies, Hindi studies, History, Human geography, International studies, Italian studies, Japanese studies, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Philosophy, Politics, Psychological science, Sociology, Spanish studies, Sustainability and development, Visual cultures.

Potential Career Outcomes

After graduation, your combined business and arts degree gives you the skills to work across a range of sectors including government, corporate, finance, retail and not-for-profit.

Depending on your major, your opportunities could include:
  • Project manager
  • Business analyst
  • Community development manager
  • Communications adviser
  • Financial adviser
  • Economist

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer82.8599.95
Median rank to receive an offer77.5099.95
Lowest rank to receive an offer65.7083.75

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the La Trobe University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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