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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science

This double degree combines business study with a science degree.

How long it takes
4 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 70.65
Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
How you can study
On campus
Taught by
3 providers
VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how businesses and economies work
  • curiosity about scientific ideas and evidence
  • comfort with numbers and basic data
  • an organised approach to managing study and assignments

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Deakin University

    Melbourne Burwood, VIC

    More about Deakin University

    4.4from 2,192 Google reviews

    ATAR
    74.45 lowest
    (81.6 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
    • Support services are helpful for students

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
  • La Trobe University

    Melbourne, VIC

    4.3from 1,101 Google reviews

    ATAR
    70.65 lowest
    (83.35 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are friendly and supportive

    What to weigh up

    • Admin and support can be slow to respond
    • Some find courses light on practical content
  • The University of Queensland

    St Lucia, QLD

    4.5from 1,654 Google reviews

    ATAR
    85.7 lowest
    (85.7 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Fee
    $11,020 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for The University of Queensland (opens in a new tab)

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science.

  • Accounting and finance
  • Economics
  • Business analytics
  • Science discipline studies
  • Managing research and technical projects

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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