Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Languages
Overview
Gain a distinctive edge in the international business environment by combining commerce expertise with language skills and cultural understanding.
The Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Languages has been designed to equip you with a solid foundation of core business skills you can apply to make decisions and resolve challenges across organisations. You’ll gain specialist knowledge by choosing one or two commerce majors from accounting, finance, business information systems or business analytics.
Demand for language capabilities and cultural proficiency is increasing in the international business environment. Increase your employment prospects by specialising in one language major or two language minors of your choice.
The wide range of transferable skills and experience you’ll develop during this dual program will ensure you graduate well-prepared to adapt to the ever-changing global business landscape, making you highly sought-after by employers worldwide.
Program highlights
- Develop a combination of core commerce skills, specialist knowledge, and critical evaluation and problem-solving abilities.
- Multiply your skills and job opportunities by combining the study of commerce and language.
- Complete the Accounting major to apply for associate membership of professional accounting bodies.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Accounting
- Ancient Greek
- Ancient Greek
- Business Analytics
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
Placements and work experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Chartered accountant
- Mergers and acquisition adviser
- Business systems analyst
- Risk manager
- Company secretary
- Auditor
- Finance manager
- Corporate treasurer
- Data analyst
- Banking and financial services officer
Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
- Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute
- Certified Institute for Management Accountants
- Certified Practising Accountants Australia
- Financial Services Institute of Australasia
- Governance Institute of Australia
- Institute of Public Accountants
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Languages is accredited by:
- Certified Practising Accountants Australia
UQ's networking opportunities have allowed me to connect with industry professionals, offering insights into how the industry works, which boosts my confidence as I prepare to enter the competitive accounting industry.
I chose to study at UQ because it is regarded as one of the best universities for accounting and finance.
My program helped us access many opportunities to volunteer and gain industry work experience. One of the electives required me to seek an internship, which taught me how to approach firms, from small boutiques to larger corporations.
UQ's networking opportunities have allowed me to connect with industry professionals, offering insights into how the industry works, which boosts my confidence as I prepare to enter the competitive accounting industry.
I chose to study at UQ because it is regarded as one of the best universities for accounting and finance.
My program helped us access many opportunities to volunteer and gain industry work experience. One of the electives required me to seek an internship, which taught me how to approach firms, from small boutiques to larger corporations.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
Minimum entry score
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.
Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry scores are reviewed each year.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Languages are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Additional application information
Additional application information
Majors and minors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Courses cover advanced topics including financial reporting and strategy, business analysis, environment and methodology of auditing, costing systems and cost management, commercial law and taxation law.
Graduates typically find careers as accountants or advisers in accounting firms, public and private corporations, management and consulting firms, small businesses, banks and other financial institutions, government departments and not-for-profit organisations.
The language and literature of Greece continue to have a profound impact on western culture. The study of ancient language is immensely valuable for appreciating the culture and sophistication of Graeco-Roman antiquity and its lasting influence on the modern world.
This major is ideal for students studying a dual program, as it will enhance studies in law, science or languages.
Learn how analytics is applied to all areas of business from improving business decision-making and organisational processes to strategy-making.
The courses in this major cover the powerful tools used by business analysts and data scientists, including data visualisation, predictive and prescriptive analytics, and machine learning and deep learning. You'll also look at case studies from across the applied business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resource management and marketing.
Learning how to solve real problems, the project-based capstone within the Business Analytics major uses live case studies from participating businesses. Working closely with academic support and industry decision-makers, you’ll work on a project and write and present your project findings to an audience including industry representatives.
You'll develop skills in areas like data analytics, business analysis, information security and process improvement. By the end of your studies, you'll be ready to provide advice about how technologies and systems can be used to improve business operations.
This major will prepare you for a career in a huge range of industries. Typical roles include business analyst, technology consultant or data analyst.
Build international awareness and boost your employability by studying Chinese alongside courses in business, education, tourism, engineering, information technology or politics.
There are separate majors for native speakers of Mandarin and other Chinese dialects.
You'll also learn about key issues in translation and interpreting ethics.
Gain the foundations to build a future career as an interpreter or a translator in diplomacy, law, education, business, politics, health, education and academia.
This major is designed for students who are native Chinese speakers.
It will teach you how to use research methods to understand financial problems, as well as debt and equity capital markets, funds management, real estate as an asset class, and private equity.
You’ll gain an understanding of behavioural finance, and how this underpins financial decision-making, including trading strategies, investment decisions, managerial behaviour, and institutional frictions that influence economic outcomes.
Graduates enjoy careers in corporate finance, investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, and management and financial consulting.
Courses in this major cover language skills and offer knowledge about some of the major historical, social, literary and philosophical movements in the Francophone world.
Many graduates use their language competency to enhance their employability in fields such as business, education, tourism and politics.
The French major is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of French. If you have completed substantial French study, then the French Advanced major is for you.
By studying French Advanced you will reach an 'Independent User' B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference, allowing you to communicate in detail on a broad range of subjects, express opinions and debate choices.
You will also acquire detailed knowledge of French-speaking cultures.
The French Advanced major is designed for students who have completed substantial French study. If you have no previous knowledge of French, then the French major is for you.
Developing competence in speaking, reading and writing German can expand your career options in fields such as business, engineering and law.
As Indonesia plays a bigger role in our region, Bahasa Indonesia has been identified as one of the crucial language skills needed for future Australian growth.
This major is beneficial for careers in business, tourism, law, mining and other fields.
Learn how Japanese is a key world language used to facilitate economic pursuits, research and government interaction. Discover the different levels of politeness and contextually appropriate expressions used in Japan.
Many students study Japanese alongside courses like business, education and tourism to expand their career opportunities in these fields.
The Japanese major is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Japanese. If you have completed substantial Japanese study, then the Japanese Advanced major is for you.
Graduates with Japanese linguistic skills and cultural knowledge have been engaged in diverse sectors, including business, international relations, law, education, media, engineering and interpreting/translation.
The Japanese Advanced major is for students who have completed substantial Japanese study. If you have no previous knowledge of Japanese, then the Japanese major is for you.
You'll complete Korean language speaking and writing courses, and learn about Korean culture, including films, TV, internet culture and music.
Many students also study courses in fields where their major in Korean can a prove a future career asset, like business, education and tourism.
Classical Latin has traditionally held a central position in Western education, and remains important for the study not only of the Graeco-Roman world, but also of the languages, ideas and literatures (including English) of societies that grew out of the classical world.
Latin language and literature lasted into the 19th and 20th centuries for treatises of fundamental importance in science, medicine, diplomacy and law.
This major is ideal for students studying a dual program, as it will enhance studies in law, science or languages.
Study courses in Latin American thinking and cultures, and imaginations of Latin America in the 20th century.
Learn how Spanish has become the official language for major international bodies like the United Nations and World Bank.
Mastering a world language like Spanish will enhance your future career opportunities if you're also studying other fields, including business, education or engineering.
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
The language and literature of Greece continue to have a profound impact on western culture. The study of ancient language is immensely valuable for appreciating the culture and sophistication of Graeco-Roman antiquity and its lasting influence on the modern world.
This minor is ideal for students studying a dual program, as it will enhance studies in law, science or languages.
Build international awareness and boost your employability by studying Chinese alongside courses in business, education, tourism, engineering, information technology or politics.
There are separate minors for native speakers of Mandarin and other Chinese dialects.
You'll also learn about key issues in translation and interpreting ethics.
Gain the foundations to build a future career as an interpreter or a translator in diplomacy, law, education, business, politics, health, education and academia.
This minor is designed for students who are native Chinese speakers.
Courses in this minor cover language skills and offer knowledge about some of the major historical, social, literary and philosophical movements in the Francophone world.
Many graduates use their language competency to enhance their employability in fields such as business, education, tourism and politics.
By studying French as a minor you will reach B1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, allowing you to communicate on a broad range of subjects.
The French minor is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of French. If you have completed substantial French study (i.e. year 12 French or equivalent), then the French Advanced minor is for you.
By studying French Advanced you will reach an 'Independent User' B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference, allowing you to communicate in detail on a broad range of subjects, express opinions and debate choices.
You will also acquire detailed knowledge of French-speaking cultures.
The French Advanced minor is designed for students who have completed substantial French study (i.e. grade 12 French or equivalent). If you have no previous knowledge of French, then the French major is for you.
Developing competence in speaking, reading and writing German can expand your career options in fields such as business, engineering and law.
As Indonesia plays a bigger role in our region, Bahasa Indonesia has been identified as one of the crucial language skills needed for future Australian growth.
This minor is beneficial for careers in business, tourism, law, mining and other fields.
Learn how Japanese is a key world language used to facilitate economic pursuits, research and government interaction. Discover the different levels of politeness and contextually appropriate expressions used in Japan.
Many students study Japanese alongside courses like business, education and tourism to expand their career opportunities in these fields.
The Japanese minor is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Japanese. If you have completed substantial Japanese study, then the Japanese Advanced minor is for you.
Graduates with Japanese linguistic skills and cultural knowledge have been engaged in diverse sectors, including business, international relations, law, education, media, engineering and interpreting/translation.
The Japanese Advanced minor is for students who have completed substantial Japanese study. If you have no previous knowledge of Japanese, then the Japanese minor is for you.
You'll complete Korean language speaking and writing courses, and learn about Korean culture, including films, TV, internet culture and music.
Many students also study courses in fields where their minor in Korean can a prove a future career asset, like business, education and tourism.
Classical Latin has traditionally held a central position in Western education, and remains important for the study not only of the Graeco-Roman world, but also of the languages, ideas and literatures (including English) of societies that grew out of the classical world.
Latin language and literature lasted into the 19th and 20th centuries for treatises of fundamental importance in science, medicine, diplomacy and law.
This minor is ideal for students studying a dual program, as it will enhance studies in law, science or languages.
With almost 258 million speakers worldwide, Russian is a truly international language and a window into one of the world's great cultures.
Courses in this minor cover introductory language skills, grammatical concepts and structures as well as translating and interpreting studies. You don’t need to have any prior knowledge of Russian.
Graduates have used their Russian language skills to enhance their employability in fields such as science, politics, agriculture, aerospace engineering and information technology.
Study courses in Latin American thinking and cultures, and imaginations of Latin America in the 20th century.
Learn how Spanish has become the official language for major international bodies like the United Nations and World Bank.
Mastering a world language like Spanish will enhance your future career opportunities if you're also studying other fields, including business, education or engineering.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Courses cover advanced topics including financial reporting and strategy, business analysis, environment and methodology of auditing, costing systems and cost management, commercial law and taxation law.
Graduates typically find careers as accountants or advisers in accounting firms, public and private corporations, management and consulting firms, small businesses, banks and other financial institutions, government departments and not-for-profit organisations.
The language and literature of Greece continue to have a profound impact on western culture. The study of ancient language is immensely valuable for appreciating the culture and sophistication of Graeco-Roman antiquity and its lasting influence on the modern world.
This major is ideal for students studying a dual program, as it will enhance studies in law, science or languages.
Learn how analytics is applied to all areas of business from improving business decision-making and organisational processes to strategy-making.
The courses in this major cover the powerful tools used by business analysts and data scientists, including data visualisation, predictive and prescriptive analytics, and machine learning and deep learning. You'll also look at case studies from across the applied business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resource management and marketing.
Learning how to solve real problems, the project-based capstone within the Business Analytics major uses live case studies from participating businesses. Working closely with academic support and industry decision-makers, you’ll work on a project and write and present your project findings to an audience including industry representatives.
You'll develop skills in areas like data analytics, business analysis, information security and process improvement. By the end of your studies, you'll be ready to provide advice about how technologies and systems can be used to improve business operations.
This major will prepare you for a career in a huge range of industries. Typical roles include business analyst, technology consultant or data analyst.
Build international awareness and boost your employability by studying Chinese alongside courses in business, education, tourism, engineering, information technology or politics.
There are separate majors for native speakers of Mandarin and other Chinese dialects.
You'll also learn about key issues in translation and interpreting ethics.
Gain the foundations to build a future career as an interpreter or a translator in diplomacy, law, education, business, politics, health, education and academia.
This major is designed for students who are native Chinese speakers.
It will teach you how to use research methods to understand financial problems, as well as debt and equity capital markets, funds management, real estate as an asset class, and private equity.
You’ll gain an understanding of behavioural finance, and how this underpins financial decision-making, including trading strategies, investment decisions, managerial behaviour, and institutional frictions that influence economic outcomes.
Graduates enjoy careers in corporate finance, investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, and management and financial consulting.
Courses in this major cover language skills and offer knowledge about some of the major historical, social, literary and philosophical movements in the Francophone world.
Many graduates use their language competency to enhance their employability in fields such as business, education, tourism and politics.
The French major is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of French. If you have completed substantial French study, then the French Advanced major is for you.
By studying French Advanced you will reach an 'Independent User' B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference, allowing you to communicate in detail on a broad range of subjects, express opinions and debate choices.
You will also acquire detailed knowledge of French-speaking cultures.
The French Advanced major is designed for students who have completed substantial French study. If you have no previous knowledge of French, then the French major is for you.
Developing competence in speaking, reading and writing German can expand your career options in fields such as business, engineering and law.
As Indonesia plays a bigger role in our region, Bahasa Indonesia has been identified as one of the crucial language skills needed for future Australian growth.
This major is beneficial for careers in business, tourism, law, mining and other fields.
Learn how Japanese is a key world language used to facilitate economic pursuits, research and government interaction. Discover the different levels of politeness and contextually appropriate expressions used in Japan.
Many students study Japanese alongside courses like business, education and tourism to expand their career opportunities in these fields.
The Japanese major is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Japanese. If you have completed substantial Japanese study, then the Japanese Advanced major is for you.
Graduates with Japanese linguistic skills and cultural knowledge have been engaged in diverse sectors, including business, international relations, law, education, media, engineering and interpreting/translation.
The Japanese Advanced major is for students who have completed substantial Japanese study. If you have no previous knowledge of Japanese, then the Japanese major is for you.
You'll complete Korean language speaking and writing courses, and learn about Korean culture, including films, TV, internet culture and music.
Many students also study courses in fields where their major in Korean can a prove a future career asset, like business, education and tourism.
Classical Latin has traditionally held a central position in Western education, and remains important for the study not only of the Graeco-Roman world, but also of the languages, ideas and literatures (including English) of societies that grew out of the classical world.
Latin language and literature lasted into the 19th and 20th centuries for treatises of fundamental importance in science, medicine, diplomacy and law.
This major is ideal for students studying a dual program, as it will enhance studies in law, science or languages.
Study courses in Latin American thinking and cultures, and imaginations of Latin America in the 20th century.
Learn how Spanish has become the official language for major international bodies like the United Nations and World Bank.
Mastering a world language like Spanish will enhance your future career opportunities if you're also studying other fields, including business, education or engineering.
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
The language and literature of Greece continue to have a profound impact on western culture. The study of ancient language is immensely valuable for appreciating the culture and sophistication of Graeco-Roman antiquity and its lasting influence on the modern world.
This minor is ideal for students studying a dual program, as it will enhance studies in law, science or languages.
Build international awareness and boost your employability by studying Chinese alongside courses in business, education, tourism, engineering, information technology or politics.
There are separate minors for native speakers of Mandarin and other Chinese dialects.
You'll also learn about key issues in translation and interpreting ethics.
Gain the foundations to build a future career as an interpreter or a translator in diplomacy, law, education, business, politics, health, education and academia.
This minor is designed for students who are native Chinese speakers.
Courses in this minor cover language skills and offer knowledge about some of the major historical, social, literary and philosophical movements in the Francophone world.
Many graduates use their language competency to enhance their employability in fields such as business, education, tourism and politics.
By studying French as a minor you will reach B1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, allowing you to communicate on a broad range of subjects.
The French minor is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of French. If you have completed substantial French study (i.e. year 12 French or equivalent), then the French Advanced minor is for you.
By studying French Advanced you will reach an 'Independent User' B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference, allowing you to communicate in detail on a broad range of subjects, express opinions and debate choices.
You will also acquire detailed knowledge of French-speaking cultures.
The French Advanced minor is designed for students who have completed substantial French study (i.e. grade 12 French or equivalent). If you have no previous knowledge of French, then the French major is for you.
Developing competence in speaking, reading and writing German can expand your career options in fields such as business, engineering and law.
As Indonesia plays a bigger role in our region, Bahasa Indonesia has been identified as one of the crucial language skills needed for future Australian growth.
This minor is beneficial for careers in business, tourism, law, mining and other fields.
Learn how Japanese is a key world language used to facilitate economic pursuits, research and government interaction. Discover the different levels of politeness and contextually appropriate expressions used in Japan.
Many students study Japanese alongside courses like business, education and tourism to expand their career opportunities in these fields.
The Japanese minor is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Japanese. If you have completed substantial Japanese study, then the Japanese Advanced minor is for you.
Graduates with Japanese linguistic skills and cultural knowledge have been engaged in diverse sectors, including business, international relations, law, education, media, engineering and interpreting/translation.
The Japanese Advanced minor is for students who have completed substantial Japanese study. If you have no previous knowledge of Japanese, then the Japanese minor is for you.
You'll complete Korean language speaking and writing courses, and learn about Korean culture, including films, TV, internet culture and music.
Many students also study courses in fields where their minor in Korean can a prove a future career asset, like business, education and tourism.
Classical Latin has traditionally held a central position in Western education, and remains important for the study not only of the Graeco-Roman world, but also of the languages, ideas and literatures (including English) of societies that grew out of the classical world.
Latin language and literature lasted into the 19th and 20th centuries for treatises of fundamental importance in science, medicine, diplomacy and law.
This minor is ideal for students studying a dual program, as it will enhance studies in law, science or languages.
With almost 258 million speakers worldwide, Russian is a truly international language and a window into one of the world's great cultures.
Courses in this minor cover introductory language skills, grammatical concepts and structures as well as translating and interpreting studies. You don’t need to have any prior knowledge of Russian.
Graduates have used their Russian language skills to enhance their employability in fields such as science, politics, agriculture, aerospace engineering and information technology.
Study courses in Latin American thinking and cultures, and imaginations of Latin America in the 20th century.
Learn how Spanish has become the official language for major international bodies like the United Nations and World Bank.
Mastering a world language like Spanish will enhance your future career opportunities if you're also studying other fields, including business, education or engineering.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$12,432
2025
$12,432
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $48,720
2025
AUD $48,720
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Languages are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
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How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Languages is 2542.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Languages is 711201.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Commerce / Diploma in Languages is 711201.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
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