Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 1 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 4501
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $15,500*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $15,500*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $54,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $55,000*
Fees
Fees
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Research-focused
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Specialisation options
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Leading academics
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Take your Bachelor of Commerce, opens in a new window (BCom) to the next level with an additional one-year Honours degree, where you'll gain advanced knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of business. Through a significant research thesis, you'll develop analytical, problem-solving and research skills highly sought after in business and government.
The Honours degree can act as a springboard to further study and research, such as a PhD. You can complete this Honours degree in business critical areas including accounting, finance, human-resource management, information systems, international business or marketing.
Key features
Honours level studies
In addition to the skills, knowledge and career-focused experience you gain through a BCom, opens in a new window, you'll deepen your expertise with through a supervised research project. You'll develop knowledge and research skills in a specific area of business and develop deeper insight into underlying paradigms, advanced theory and research processes in particular areas.
Why study this degree at UNSW?
We’re business leaders
We are ranked Australia's #1 Business School (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Boss, 2024).
Our graduate employability
You will gain a competitive edge with employers when you graduate from UNSW’s Business School. UNSW is known for its graduate employability, with UNSW awarded the Most Employable students for six years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025).
By bringing the boardroom to the classroom, with a range of hands-on professional learning opportunities you’ll graduate career ready. Benefit from unlimited access to Career Accelerator, an exclusive personal and professional development program for UNSW Business School Students. Access opportunities such as internships, professional networking and mentoring, global opportunities and group consulting projects.
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Entry requirements
This degree is open to students who have passed or are passing a relevant undergraduate degree - usually the Bachelor of Commerce. For the full entry requirements, please see the Admission Requirements section of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Handbook.
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
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.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.
International direct entry
| Qualifications | Direct entry requirement |
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International ATAR
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N/A
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| UNSW Foundation Studies GPA |
N/A
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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N/A
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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N/A
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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N/A
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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. 
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.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
What you'll study in this honours program depends on your specialisation, but will generally include core courses, supervised research theses and electives to the value of 48 UoC. Visit the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Handbook for detailed information.
Study areas
Future careers
UNSW Business School's Career Accelerator portfolio offers students exclusive access to a suite of for-credit, co-curricular and business experience opportunities to kick start your career.
Potential careers
- Accountant/auditor
- Commercial manager
- Financial adviser
- Human resource/management consultant
- ICT business/system analyst
- International business development manager
- Investment banker
- Marketing/brand manager
Accreditation
Depending on course selection you may meet the education requirement of various professional bodies including Australian Computer Society (Information Systems), Australian Human Resources Institute (Human Resource Management), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (RG-146) (Finance), CPA Australia (Accounting), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (Accounting), ACCA (Accounting) and Institute of Public Accountants (Accounting).
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through our Apply Online portal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and Faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date. Find out more.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via our Apply Online, opens in a new window service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date. For more information visit our international applicant information page.
Ready to start your application?
Fees & Scholarships
Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 4
*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the university and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only - other fees and charges are not included.
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit UNSW International.
Scholarships
At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
QS World University Rankings, 2025
AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025
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