Program Overview

Combined Bachelor’s of Engineering (Honours) and Commerce

Quick details

• Course code: CB006
• CRICOS code: A
• TISC code: UB006
• Intake: February and July
• Duration: 5* years full time or part-time equivalent
• Location: Perth campus
• Minimum ATAR or equivalent: 88
• Prerequisites: Mathematics Methods ATAR, and at least one of the following three subjects: Mathematics Specialist ATAR, Chemistry ATAR or Physics ATAR.
• Related study areas: Engineering, Business and Commerce

Why study this course?

This combined degree option allows you to pair your engineering degree with your interest in business, finance, economics and the corporate world - broadening your career options and giving you an edge in a rapidly changing workforce. In just five* years, you can graduate as an industry-ready engineer with your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) along with a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in accounting, economics, finance, management or business law.

What will I learn?

A Commerce degree will complement your Engineering qualification by building your knowledge and skills in business, further developing your analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, and enhancing your employability with additional work integrated learning and real-world project experiences.

Course structure

You can combine one of the following extended majors from Engineering (Honours):

• Automation and Robotics Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Software Engineering

With one of the following Commerce majors:

• Accounting
• Business Law
• Business Economics
• Finance
• Management

You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.

Career opportunities

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce are well placed for the job market. Their comprehensive practical skills in engineering as well as their strong background in business will open pathways to become engineers and consultants in a large variety of places such as global organisations, private firms or government departments and agencies.

Potential jobs

• Engineer
• Accountant
• Economic analyst
• Entrepreneur
• Managing director
• Business development manager
• Management consultant
• Market analyst
• Commercialisation specialist
• Investment banker
• Policy and planning manager

Fees and scholarships

Domestic student fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”.

Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.

International Students fees

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.

Fees are subject to annual indexation.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission requirements

To be considered for this course you need to:

• achieve a minimum ATAR of 88 or equivalent
• demonstrate English language competence
• satisfying any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)

We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Find out the admissions pathways for School Leavers and Non-School Leavers.