Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Communications & Media

A Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communications double degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia is the ideal qualification that combines business and creativity. This double degree is designed to be taken over four years or the equivalent part-time. You will study a combination of practical and theoretical components to gain a holistic appreciation and understanding of the business environment while navigating and managing the ever-changing communications and media landscape.

As part of the Bachelor of Commerce, you will have the opportunity to major in various disciplines such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing and Public Relations. This wide choice of majors allows you to customise your degree to suit your personal and professional interests and academic strengths.

The Bachelor of Communications & Media lets you explore the principles and techniques of communications and media by examining and creating print, non-print and multimedia texts using traditional, new, and emerging media technologies. You can tailor the program to your particular interest by majoring in Journalism, Film and Screen Production or Photography.

These two degrees combined will bring together your creative and inquiring mind with business sense and practical skills to help you succeed in many employment or entrepreneurship fields.

As part of your study, you will undertake 150 hours of practical workplace experience as part of the Business Internship course, which will provide valuable on-the-job experience, interaction with professional practitioners and a network of contacts.

Entry requirements WA

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: International business consultant, accountant, management consultant, International banker, financial counsellor, marketing manager, journalist, filmmaker/director/producer, photographer and communications consultant.

Opportunities and experiences

You can apply directly to the University and there is no application fee.

To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it with all supporting documents.

If you prefer, you can download a print version of the international application form. The application form also contains questions relating to Genuine Temporary Entrant assessment. For more information, please download the International Program Guide.

• What you'll need to apply

  • Certified copies of your academic basis for entry
  • Certified copies of proof of English language proficiency
  • Certified copy of your proof of citizenship/residency
  • Certified copies of existing Australian visa and/or OSHC (if applicable)
  • Evidence of your ability to pay tuition fees and living expenses while in Australia

• Admissions process

  Our admissions process comprises four easy steps:

  1. Apply – direct or via an education agent
  2. Receive your offer – successful applicants receive an offer via email
  3. Accept - your offer and make fee payment
  4. Enrol – receive your eCoE and apply for your student visa (if applicable), and enrol at Notre Dame