Overview

Through the Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Commerce program from Deakin University you will develop your understanding of the international forces shaping government, business and communities, and gain skills to analyse and interpret these forces.

Take your business ideas to the world stage – develop knowledge and capabilities and gain insights through valuable international experiences.

You will commit to an exciting international learning program, either as a student at one of our university exchange partners or in an approved internship. Additionally, you will get the exposure necessary to develop your understanding of foreign governments, businesses and communities on the ground, and immerse yourself in the culture while you are there.

Career opportunities:

As a Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce graduate, your skills will be in demand in a range of careers, including:

diplomat
foreign affairs officer
foreign exchange analyst
import/export manager
international management consultant
NGO policy officer
politician
trade delegate.

Programme Structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce, students must attain a total of 32 credit pointsconsisting of 16 credit points from the Bachelor of International Studies and 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Commerce, which must include the following:

Course requirements for both Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Commerce, must be satisfied.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations Commerce View 94 other Bachelors in International Relations in Australia

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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

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OR

69

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

Entry for applicants with recent secondary education (previous three years) will be based on their performance in a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, with pre-requisite units 3 and 4; a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or 20 in English other than EAL. Applicants will be selected in accordance with the published Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for that year.

CRICOS code: 075376C Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

45800 AUD / year

≈ 45800 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

17267 AUD / year

≈ 17267 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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