Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
This double degree enables you to study majors from both Arts and Commerce courses. Combining studies in the arts and business has many benefits – including the ability to think outside the box and apply transferable skills in both creative and commerce careers. Studies in the arts focuses on creativity,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This double degree enables you to study majors from both Arts and Commerce courses. Combining studies in the arts and business has many benefits – including the ability to think outside the box and apply transferable skills in both creative and commerce careers.
Studies in the arts focuses on creativity, problem solving, communication and practical skills, with students able to utilise Curtin’s leading art, media and performance facilities.
Meanwhile, studies in commerce equip you with the skills and knowledge required to be job-ready in your chosen discipline.
Upon completion, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Commerce, which will provide you with diverse career opportunities in Australia and internationally.
Available majors
Arts
Anthropology and Sociology
Chinese
Creative Writing
Digital and Social Media
Geography
History
International Relations
Japanese
Journalism
English and Cultural Studies
Professional Writing and Publishing
Screen Arts
Theatre Arts.
Commerce
Accounting
Economics
Finance
International Business
Marketing
Tourism and Hospitality.
Some combinations of majors in this double degree may be available to be completed fully online.
What jobs can the Arts and Commerce lead to?
The career opportunities for arts and commerce graduates vary greatly depending on the majors completed. See individual majors for their specific career options.
What you’ll learn
Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application in the field of humanities and business
Think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex social, political, artistic, business and commercial problems
Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a range of organisational and external sources
Communicate appropriately and effectively in professional and public contexts
Apply technologies appropriately
Demonstrate initiative, responsibility and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
Describe global and cultural issues as related to the humanities and business areas and their impact on local and international communities
Demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians
Show leadership and employ ethical practice and professional integrity, both within a team and independently
REQUIREMENTS
Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Australian Year 12 and a scaled mark of at least 50 in English, Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 6.0; Overall band score 6.5; TOEFL Score: 79 (overall); Reading 13; Listening 13; Speaking 18; Writing 21; Pearson Test of English – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 50; Overall band score 58; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and PBT (Paper Based Test) – 570 and 4.5 in TWE; C1 Advanced Formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 176 with 169 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. C2 Proficiency Formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) 190 with 176 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
