Overview

In the Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Communication at Deakin University you build foundations in your first year, tailor your studies through majors in the middle years, and graduate with applied experience and a versatile skill set suited to careers across a range of industries.

Develop your communication craft in advertising, public relations, journalism or digital and social media, learning to create content that resonates with audiences across platforms. In both degrees you will interpret data and evidence, model outcomes and advise on how to respond to complex challenges, working with clients and industry-connected academics. With at least 80 hours of work-integrated learning through internships, consulting projects and study tours, you will graduate ready to help shape decisions in business, media, government and community settings in Australia and globally.

Career outcomes

Build commercial insight alongside strong communication and strategic skills, opening pathways into business, marketing, media and communications roles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting for Decision Making
Business Analytics
Law for Commerce
Shaping the Future of Business
Business Impact in Society
Professional Identity and Career Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-07-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-11-01 00:00:00

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More details

Different deadlines depending on the applicant's country of residence

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

69

OR

4

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PTE Academic

52

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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

Communication Studies Commerce View 150 other Bachelors in Communication Studies 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

69

OR

4

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

52

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 00113B

Year 12 prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL

ATAR

Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

46800 AUD / year

≈ 46800 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

17719 AUD / year

≈ 17719 AUD / year

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 outcomes

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

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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