Bachelor of Commerce / Advanced Science (Honours)

Entry requirements

Entry to this degree is based on your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or an equivalent rank derived from the following: Australian interstate Year 12 qualifications (e.g., OP rank) New Zealand NCEA Level 3 Equivalent overseas qualifications e.g., International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, GCE A-Levels Post-secondary or tertiary qualifications An alternative entry qualification Assumed knowledge Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on your chosen area of study). Plus, one or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics. Adjustment Factors We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies. HSC Plus This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points. Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL) This program recognizes achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points. Educational Access Scheme (EAS) Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree. Admission pathways Admission pathways Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our future student advisors to discuss your path to UNSW. Gateway Admission Pathway This scheme is open to students in Years 11 and 12 who attend Gateway schools. It significantly adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides you with an early conditional offer to UNSW. Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study. Progression requirements Progression requirements Entry into the Honours program in Science is subject to academic performance and progression requirements. Students may exit the Advanced Science (Honours) program with a B Science award if they are unsuccessful in applying for entry into Honours. English language requirements English language requirements You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment. If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency. If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria: English language tests and university English courses Prior study in the medium of English Other qualifications International direct entry International direct entry I studied in: Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Chile China, People's Republic of Colombia Comoros Congo (Republic of the) Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Europe Fiji Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Macedonia, Republic of (The former Yugoslav Republic of) Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Micronesia (Federated States of) Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia (Russian Federation) Rwanda Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Saudi Arabia Scotland Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Korea (Republic of Korea) South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria São Tomé and Príncipe Taiwan (Republic of China) Tajikistan Tanzania (United Republic of) Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America (USA) Uruguay Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe Qualifications Direct entry requirement International ATAR 88 UNSW Foundation Studies GPA 7.7 Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels) 12 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. International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 33 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 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016) 1240 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. We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information. Please contact us for direct entry requirements. Admission pathways If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence. Progression requirements Entry into the Honours program in Science is subject to academic performance and progression requirements. Students may exit the Advanced Science (Honours) program with a B Science award if they are unsuccessful in applying for entry into Honours. English language requirements English language requirements You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment. If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria: English language tests and university English courses Prior study in the medium of English Other qualifications If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia. Check the specific English language requirements for this program Select from the options below Please selectEnglish TestUNSW Global's University English Entry CoursePrior Study ResultsWhich applies to you?

What will I study? What will I study? Program structure The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) is a double degree that you can complete in five years with full-time study. You’ll complete 240 units of credit (UOC) through a combination of core courses, majors and electives. Full program structure Your double degree consists of: 96 units of credit from Commerce, including: 48 UOC of Integrated First Year Courses Three non-credit bearing myBCom elements One Commerce major 6 UOC of Work Integrated Learning Final Year Synthesis Business elective courses (if required) 144 units of credit from Advanced Science (Honours), including: Two core research skills courses One Science major One Science Honours specialisation Science elective courses (if required). Commerce majors Accounting Business Analytics Business Economics Behavioural Economics Cyber Security Management Finance Financial Technology International Business Information Systems Marketing Marketing Analytics Human Resource Management Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship Taxation Advanced Science majors Advanced physical oceanography Study the physical conditions and physical processes within the ocean such as waves, currents and tides, its interaction with the atmosphere and its role in climate. You’ll gain an understanding of the mathematical equations that describe fluid flow and how these are used in the context of the ocean. This major also explores ocean measurement and the numerical modelling of processes at various scales. Find out more Advanced physics This major explores the laws of nature that govern the behaviour of the universe, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the universe itself. It applies these laws to the solution of practical and theoretical problems and to the development of new technologies. Find out more Anatomy Study the structures of the human body. This major covers: Find out more Anatomy Study the structures of the human body. This major covers: gross anatomy (form, arrangement and function of the bones, joints, muscles and internal organs) histology (microscopic structure of tissues and cells) embryology (development of the embryo and fetus from conception to birth) neuroanatomy (organisation and functions of the brain and spinal cord) biological anthropology (applying biological principles to the study of humans and non-human primates). Find out more Bioinformatics Develop technologies for analysing and interpreting genetic information. You’ll learn how to design and implement software for activities such as identifying cancer genes. This major covers the foundational disciplines of bioinformatics: biology, computing algorithms and mathematics and statistics. Find out more Biology & biodiversity Study the science of life. Biologists explore how living organisms function, grow, evolve and relate to one another and the environment in which they live. Your study will cover: animal behaviour, morphology and physiology plant morphology and physiology cell biology, evolutionary studies and genetics marine biology. Find out more Biotechnology Explore the various biological processes used to make products and perform services. Biotechnology is used for: the production of food industrial chemicals the development of improved crops and livestock for farming environmental clean-up forensics the production of pharmaceuticals. Find out more Chemistry Study the world from the ground up - from the sub-atomic, atomic and molecular to the spectacular. This major is designed for students who wish to specialise in the chemical sciences. Find out more Climate systems science Climate systems science Gain a broad introduction to the science of the Earth's climate system. You’ll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of atmospheric science, oceanography and chemistry. You’ll also have the option of focusing your studies in areas such as climate and vegetation, hydrology, biology, biogeochemistry or environmental and resource management. Find out more Earth science Explore the science of nature and the evolution of our planet. This major covers everything from the structure of natural crystals and formation of fossils to the powerful forces that drive earthquakes and volcanoes. Find out more Ecology and conservation Explore how various organisms including mammals, invertebrates, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, plants and microbes interact with one another and with their environment. Find out more Genetics In humans and all other species, genes influence every characteristic, from appearance to behaviour to disease. This major offers a general introduction to the discipline before delving into more specialised areas including molecular genetics, human genetics, plant and microbial molecular biology and conservation biology. Find out more Geography Study the Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments. This major explores how natural and built environments function and change over time. Discover how these environments enhance or constrain human activity. Find out more Immunology This major provides an in-depth study of immunology, pathology and microbiology. It’ll prepare you to unlock better treatments and prevention strategies for immune-related illnesses. This major is particularly beneficial for students who want to pursue a career in the health sciences. Find out more Marine and coastal science Marine and coastal science Explore all aspects of the marine environment, from biology to geology and the many sciences in between. This major can be studied with an emphasis on biology, earth sciences, climatology or oceanography. Find out more Materials science Everything we use is made of materials, yet only a handful of these materials occur naturally. The rest have been microscopically engineered originally by nature, but increasingly by materials scientists and engineers. This major is the foundation for creating high-performance components and devices from metals, ceramics, polymers and composites for use in society. Find out more Mathematics Mathematics underpins all corners of science and technology and is a vibrant and fascinating field of study. Mathematics specialisations can be broadly categorised into the following: Pure mathematics is the study of concepts that transcend specific applications. Applied mathematics develops models for the social, economic and natural sciences to make sense of scientific phenomena and solve technical/industrial problems. Statistics can also be studied within a mathematics major or as a stand-alone major. Find out more Microbiology Study the smallest forms of life: bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa