Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint BA/BCom

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint BA/BCom is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with a broad range of skills and knowledge in both the arts and commerce. This conjoint degree allows students to combine their core courses in business and enterprise with a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures, and languages.

Programme Overview

The BA/BCom conjoint program typically takes four years to complete, requiring students to complete a total of 540 points. The program structure consists of:

• 255 points from BA courses
• 255 points from BCom courses
• 15 points from a General Education course
• 15 points from courses available for any program at the University

Students can choose up to two subjects as their major(s) for the BA component and up to two modules. For the BCom component, there are six compulsory Stage I courses, after which students can focus on their chosen major(s) from twelve available options.

Programme Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a flexible and well-rounded education. Key aspects of the program structure include:

• BA Component: Students can choose up to two majors from a variety of subjects, including Academic English Studies and Linguistics, Anthropology, Art History, and more.
• BCom Component: After completing the compulsory Stage I courses, students can select from twelve majors, such as Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, and Finance.
• General Education Course: Students are recommended to choose either the Business or Arts and Education Waipapa Taumata Rau course as their General Education course.

Subjects Available in This Programme

A wide range of subjects is available for students to choose from, including but not limited to:

• Academic English Studies and Linguistics
• Accounting
• Anthropology
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Business Analytics
• Chinese
• Classical Studies and Ancient History
• Commercial Law
• Communication
• Criminology
• Drama
• Economics (BA)
• Economics (BCom)
• Education
• Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
• English
• European Studies
• Finance
• French
• Gender Studies
• Geography
• German
• History
• Information Systems
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Japanese
• Korean
• Linguistics
• Logic and Computation
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Media and Screen Studies
• Music
• Mori Studies
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Pacific Studies
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Statistics
• Taxation
• TESOL
• Theological and Religious Studies

Entry Requirements

For New Zealand Students

To be eligible for the program, New Zealand students must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard and achieve a guaranteed rank score. Specific requirements include:

• NCEA: A total of 210 points.
• CIE: A total of 230 points.
• IB: A total score of 28.

For International Students

International students must have one of the following qualifications:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: With a minimum total score of 24.
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level: With a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE): With a minimum of three A-level subjects.

Minimum grade requirements for international students include:

• IB: 28 points.
• GCE A Level/CIE: BBC.
• IELTS: 6.0, with no bands less than 5.5.

Fees and Scholarships

2026 Fees

• Domestic Students: NZ$9,232.65 (indicative).
• International Students: NZ$54,150 (indicative).

Fees are inclusive of 15% GST but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel, health insurance, or living costs. A Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point applies, estimated at $1,274.40 for full-time study.

Key Dates

• Application Closing Dates:
  • Summer School 2026: 1 December 2025.
  • Semester One 2026: 8 December 2025.
  • Semester Two 2026: 8 June 2026.
• Start Dates:
  • Summer School 2026: 5 January 2026.
  • Semester One 2026: 2 March 2026.
  • Semester Two 2026: 20 July 2026.

Career Opportunities

A BA/BCom conjoint degree can lead to a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Accountant
• Business Analyst
• Corporate, Investment, or Merchant Banker
• Human Rights Advocate
• Operations Manager
• Policy Analyst or Adviser
• Public Relations, Marketing, and Media Adviser
• Web Applications Developer

Further Study Options

Graduates may pursue further study in:

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
• Master of Arts
• Master of Commerce
• Doctor of Philosophy

The University's Career Development and Employability Services provide support for students in planning and developing their careers.