Love sharing stories? Want to inspire and influence the world? Strategic communication skills and essential business knowledge combine in this sought-after double degree. Explore fascinating topics like branding, crisis communication and media relations in your Bachelor of Media, while developing crucial commercial acumen and knowledge across areas like marketing, international business, and strategy and innovation in your Bachelor of Commerce.
About Bachelor of Commerce/Media (PR and Advertising)
This is a highly regarded business degree from UNSW Business School combined with a specialist degree from UNSW Arts, Design and Architecture. This future-focused program will train you to identify opportunities and adapt to challenges in preparation for careers that may not even exist yet.
You'll make connections among our global alumni network and get real work experience. Career Accelerator provides a portfolio of professional development opportunities that are exclusive to UNSW Business School students and embedded within our degrees.
Entry Requirements
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies. |
English Requirements
- Min PTE : 65
- Min IELTS : 7
- Min TOEFL : 94
Career
Future careers
Business knowledge combined with public relations and advertising opens up many exciting career opportunities. Find yourself in events management, marketing, media and communications, advertising and public relations in a wide range of industries.
Build industry connections through UNSW Business School's Career Accelerator, with work experiences and professional development opportunities; and get your portfolio started with UNSW Arts, Design and Architecture's Newsworthy and industry professional mentoring.
Potential careers
- Public Relations Consultant
- Advertising Strategist
- Advertising Creative
- Communications Officer
- Community Relations Adviser
- Corporate Affairs Executive
- Client Account Executive
- Customer Experience Officer
- Digital Innovation Officer
- Digital Communications Coordinator
- Human Resource Consultant
- Marketing / Brand Manager
- Media Advocacy Consultant
- Media / Government Relations Adviser
- Social Media Manager
Honours
Take your Commerce studies to the next level with an additional one-year Honours degree, where you'll gain advanced knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of business. You'll have the opportunity to be mentored by top-tier researchers and work on industry relevant projects while undertaking a significant research thesis. Graduate with advanced knowledge, analytical, problem-solving and research skills that are highly sought after in business and government. Learn more about BCom Honours.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Commerce can give you professional recognition and accreditation in industry governing bodies, including the Australian Human Resources Institute, Australian Securities and Investment Commission, CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, ACCA, Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) and Institute of Public Accountants.