Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting program from Victoria University of Wellington is a three-year degree that will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the job market.

During your study, you’ll:

connect with organisations through real-world projects, internships, and guest lectures

develop critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

gain unique insights into the interplay between commerce, policy, and society in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

Key Facts

Our BCom offers the widest range of commerce majors in the country, giving you the flexibility to customise your study to match your goals.

You’ll start your study with two foundational courses, BCOM 101 and BCOM 102, that give you a solid grounding in commerce. You’ll complement those core courses with a major subject that adds the specialised knowledge you need for your chosen career path.If you want to take a second major, you can choose from over 90 options offered across the University. You could combine business with psychology, or marketing with computer science, or public policy with space science—the choice is yours.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting for Accountability and Decision Making

Law for Business

Microeconomic Principles

Digital Systems and Information in Business and Society

Principles of Marketing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Accounting View 23 other Bachelors in Accounting in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Most accountancy organisations require you to get three years of practical experience before completing their postgraduate qualification.

You can still apply if you don’t meet our minimum English-language requirements. You will get a conditional Offer of Place and must meet the requirements before you applyfor your student visa.

We can help you meet your English-language requirements through our English Proficiency Programme.

If your previous studies were in a native English-speaking country for at least one year, including at a New Zealand secondary school, you may not need to meet these requirements. This will be assessed by the Admissions team when you submit your application.

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Tuition Fees

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37550 NZD / year

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Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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