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Bachelors of Commerce / Science

Overview

Take your analytical and problem-solving skills to the next level by combining in-depth commerce expertise with a strong foundation in scientific principles.

This dual degree blends business and science, equipping you with interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills to excel in both fields.

In the commerce component, you’ll build business acumen, financial literacy and data analytics expertise. You'll specialise in majors like accounting, business information systems, business analytics, or finance—preparing you for careers in accounting, financial management, banking and beyond.

Your science studies offer one of the broadest selections of disciplines in Australia, allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests while gaining hands-on experience through internships, industry projects and research opportunities.

Graduate with specialised knowledge, technical expertise, and the confidence to thrive in a fast-changing world.

Location
St Lucia
Duration
4 Years (or part time equivalent)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (23 Feb, 2026), Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2026)
QTAC Code
711701
Program Code
2466
AQF
Level 7
Location
St Lucia
Fees
A$54096
Duration
4 Years
Start Semester
Semester 1 (23 Feb, 2026), Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2026)
Semester dates for 2027 are yet to be confirmed
QTAC Code
711701
Program Code
2466
CRICOS Code
098336K
AQF
Level 7

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • Strengthen your critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and project management skills to tackle real-world challenges.
  • Build advanced expertise, develop specialised competence and gain hands-on experience in designing and conducting research projects.
  • Explore 16 extended majors, 24 majors and 31 minors in science, with access to cutting-edge research and diverse study options.

1 in Queensland for accounting and finance

QS World University Rankings 2025

1 in Australia for environmental sciences

QS World University Rankings 2025

Watch Why choose science at UQ? on YouTube.

Majors

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

  • Accounting
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Archaeological Science

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work
  • Fieldwork
  • Seminars

What you'll study

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:

  • Finance analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Risk manager
  • Environmental compliance officer
  • Marine biologist
  • Project archaeologist
  • Data analyst
  • Biomedical technology scientist
  • Business systems analyst
  • Quantitative researcher

Annual average salary range

Risk Manager

$135–$155K

seek.com.au

Annual average salary range

Financial Analyst

$100–$120K

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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

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • From Semester 1, 2028, Earth and Environmental Science will no longer be accepted.

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • From Semester 1, 2028, Earth and Environmental Science will no longer be accepted.

Entry score threshold

ATAR / RankIB
8432

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

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.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Commerce / Science 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.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Commerce/BScience for Semester 1, 2025

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest99.0599.95
Median94.194.55
Lowest84.286.1

Who you'll study with

Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2025:

Applicant backgroundNumber of studentsPercentage of all students

(A) Higher education study

<5<5

(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

00%

(C) Work and life experience

00%
(D) Recent secondary education
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
1381.3%
  • Admitted where ATAR and additional criteria were considered
00%
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
00%

International students

<5<5

Total

16100%

"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Majors and minors

Majors

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

Minors

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

Majors

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

Minors

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

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.

$12,456

2025

Fee information for 2026 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2025.

$12,456

2026

Learn more about undergraduate fees

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 $54,096

2025

Fee information for 2026 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2025.

AUD $54,096

2026

Learn more about undergraduate fees

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.

Learn more about financial aid

HECS-HELP

Domestic places in the Bachelors of Commerce / Science 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.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Centrelink support

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

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 Bachelors of Commerce / Science is 2466.

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 Bachelors of Commerce / Science is 711701.

Find out more about applying for undergraduate study

Important dates

If you’re studying Year 12 in Australiago 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.

Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Important dates

Admissions schemes

Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.

We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.

Learn more about admission schemes

Pathway options

A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.

If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.

Learn more about pathway options

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.

Contact the ATSIS Unit

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