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Bachelor of International Studies and Commerce

Geelong, Australia
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year double degree combining the Bachelor of International Studies and the Bachelor of Commerce, taught on campus at Geelong Waterfront Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain and apply fundamental concepts in International Studies and Bachelor of Commerce. Analyze discipline-specific problems using suitable methods and tools. Communicate findings and demonstrate skills relevant to business and management.

Career outcomes

Business Analyst
Operations Coordinator
Management Consultant
Project Coordinator

Curriculum

32 credit points over four years
usually four credit points per trimester. Core units come from both degrees
plus a chosen major or electives in each. Units include International internship (
Intercultural Communication
Working in International Contexts
Global Capitalism and Power
Gender
Globalisation and Development. Work-integrated learning
placement or internship options are listed.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (course cut-offs and country scores vary)
AQF Certificate IV or higher
Or a Deakin College or recognised foundation pathway
Some courses add prerequisites
A portfolio or the Casper test (teaching).
Grade/academic selection criteria: Unadjusted ATAR 50 or equivalent (minimum)
Course cut-offs and country scores vary

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (Deakin admission policy effective 2026-10-06); course ATARs and country-specific Year 12 scores differ by course (2027 guide pp.21-26), AQF Certificate IV or higher, or Deakin College/recognised foundation pathway; some courses add prerequisites, portfolio or Casper (teaching)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT Not published
PTE Academic Not published
Cambridge Not published
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the International Studies and Bachelor of Commerce admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$46,800 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$11,700 AUD

Program details

Campus	Geelong Waterfront Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts and Education; Faculty of Business and Law
Department	Department of Business and Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	32
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Commerce.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
69 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Program starts
November 2027
Apply by
15 Sept 2027
305 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.