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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business and Commerce

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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business and Commerce (BACB)
CRICOS: 099088B
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, Jul, Nov
Note: Not all courses are available at Springfield campus.

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Overview

  • This dynamic USQ double degree combines your Business studies with experience in specialised fields like International Relations, Advertising or Social Justice, enabling you to build networks, make contacts and improve your employment options.
  • You can choose between 35 majors in areas such as Accounting, Public Relations, HR Management, Creative and Critical Writing, Economics, Marketing, International Relations, Anthropology, or Tourism.
  • If you’re not sure which field you’d like to specialise in, don’t worry. Within your first year of study you’ll undertake a variety of courses to discover your areas of interest.
  • Why study a double degree?
    • It takes less time than doing the programs separately
    • You save time and money
    • You put yourself in a competitive position to excel in the workplace
    • You graduate with two testamurs (official certificates) for each of your degrees.

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Career outcomes

  • Design your degree by choosing your majors to fit your career ambitions. Imagine where majors in Tourism Management and Indigenous Studies, Finance and Legal Studies, Marketing, Journalism, International Business, and Language and Culture could take you? 
  • Prepare yourself for a career as an events coordinator, accountant, public relations officer, brand manager, marketing and communications officer, archaeologist, business analyst or journalist.  

Entry requirements

Starting uni in 2021?

If you want to start your studies in 2021, the format of subject pre-requisites will change slightly from previous years. ATAR will also replace OP for Queensland students who graduate from high school from 2020. Find out more about these changes to ensure you are prepared to apply.

Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C), and
  • General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this degree. If your country is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility. 

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don’t meet the entry requirements, there are pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 32 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units
4 x Arts core courses plus 8 x Business core courses 12
1 x 8-unit Arts major plus 1 x 4-unit minor or 4 x approved courses
or 1 x 12-unit Arts extended major 		12
1 x 8-unit Business major 8
Total 32

Refer to the USQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Majors

Your choice of majors in the Bachelor of Arts include:

Your choice of majors in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce include:

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 26880
On-campus

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 27440

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2021. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At USQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to USQ.

CRICOS: 099088B

Note: Semester 3 intake is only available via online study. Not all courses and majors are offered at USQ Springfield.

Apply direct to USQ

USQ accepts applications all year. Semester start dates are:

  • Semester 1, 2021- Monday 22 February, 2021
  • Semester 2, 2021 - Monday 12 July, 2021
  • Semester 3, 2021 - Monday 15 November, 2021.

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