Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Overview
Take your outstanding academic abilities and superior analytical skills to the next level in your chosen field of commerce.
This one-year program will teach you how to conduct research relevant to business or finance. Entry is based on your undergraduate grade point average.
You'll undertake a compulsory course on research methods, study electives that will advance your existing knowledge and skills, and complete a thesis on a topic of your choice.
Your honours year will open doors to a career in research or consultancy, industry or academia and provide you with an advantage when applying for roles both in Australia and internationally.
Program highlights
- Push the boundaries in critical and analytical thinking, communication, problem-solving and project management.
- Advance your knowledge and develop specialised competence and expertise.
- Gain the skills you need to successfully design and conduct research projects.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Scientific Methods in Commerce
- Honours Thesis
- Financial Information in Capital Markets
- Accounting in the Modern Financial Economy
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Quantitative researcher
- Customs and taxation adviser
- Portfolio governance analyst
- Forensic accountant
- Corporate insolvency manager
- Merchant banker
- Financial systems accountant
- Credit and treasury administrator
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.
- Australian Computer Society
- Australian Institute of Bankers
- Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
- Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
- Chartered Secretaries Australia Limited
- Certified Practising Accountants Australia
- Institute of Public Accountants
I was blown away by the investment of my supervisors and other lecturers in the development of my learning and my research. Working one-on-one with supervisors respected in their fields significantly elevated the learning experience.
At UQ, lecturers and tutors promote critical discussions about real world problems and apply them to what we learn. Students are encouraged to share ideas which empowers me to create change and aim to be a part of the solution.
The research and analytical skills I developed through writing my thesis, and the knowledge I gained during my honours year have been invaluable in my current job as a Global Markets Analyst. It also enabled me to build connections both in industry and academic circles.
Participating in the honours program has been a distinctly enriching experience. This program has enhanced my research skills, which I foresee as invaluable in my future career, and improved my presentation abilities through numerous assignments that required public speaking and interactive engagement.
I was blown away by the investment of my supervisors and other lecturers in the development of my learning and my research. Working one-on-one with supervisors respected in their fields significantly elevated the learning experience.
At UQ, lecturers and tutors promote critical discussions about real world problems and apply them to what we learn. Students are encouraged to share ideas which empowers me to create change and aim to be a part of the solution.
The research and analytical skills I developed through writing my thesis, and the knowledge I gained during my honours year have been invaluable in my current job as a Global Markets Analyst. It also enabled me to build connections both in industry and academic circles.
Participating in the honours program has been a distinctly enriching experience. This program has enhanced my research skills, which I foresee as invaluable in my future career, and improved my presentation abilities through numerous assignments that required public speaking and interactive engagement.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- To be eligible for admission, a person must have completed the program requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce (or equivalent award), including all courses listed as pre-requisites for entry into honours, with a GPA of at least 5.5 for an approved combination of courses.
- Applicants who completed an equivalent award must demonstrate that an equivalent body of knowledge has been gained to an equivalent standard. Entry to the program for these applicants may be subject to completion of additional work.
- Approval is required from the executive dean where the degree used for entry was completed more than two years prior to program commencement. If enrolment is approved, the executive dean may set conditions.
Prerequisites
- To be eligible for admission, a person must have completed the program requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce (or equivalent award), including all courses listed as pre-requisites for entry into honours, with a GPA of at least 5.5 for an approved combination of courses.
- Applicants who completed an equivalent award must demonstrate that an equivalent body of knowledge has been gained to an equivalent standard. Entry to the program for these applicants may be subject to completion of additional work.
- Approval is required from the executive dean where the degree used for entry was completed more than two years prior to program commencement. If enrolment is approved, the executive dean may set conditions.
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 (Honours) 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.
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.
$16,258
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
$16,258
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 $50,560
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
AUD $50,560
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 (Honours) 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:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is 2131.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is 2131.
Important dates
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.
- Please note that all applications will be considered after the closing date.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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