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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%
Course overview
Career opportunities: Psychologist*, human resources professional, market research professional and more.
Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined bachelor’s degrees. You’ll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Psychology (where you’ll take a defined study plan) and a Bachelor of Commerce (where you’ll choose a major from a wide range of options).
Why study this course at UWA
- Get the best of both worlds – enjoy the advantages of comprehensive and specialised degrees.
- Complete two undergraduate degrees in a shorter time than doing them separately and maximise your job prospects
- UWA Business School is ranked in the top five 'best of best' in Australia (AFR BOSS Best Business Schools 2024)
- Ranked 1st in WA for Psychology for the last five years (QS WUR by Subject 2025).
You'll learn to
- Psychology is a fascinating and diverse area of study that explores the human experience and touches upon many aspects of daily life. It seeks to answer questions about how and why we behave the way we do. The Bachelor of Psychology will help you develop a scientific understanding of human thoughts and behaviours, the processes underlying these and the relationship of these processes to the brain.
- Combine this with a Bachelor of Commerce where you will develop your analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, providing you with a global perspective on business and preparing you to pursue a career within the business, government or not-for-profit sectors.
* Postgraduate study and/or training is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.
Get career-ready with a UWA degree
At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.
Course record
Majors
Psychology is a fascinating and diverse area of study that explores the human experience and touches upon many aspects of daily life. It seeks to answer questions about how and why we behave the way we do. The Bachelor of Psychology will help you develop a scientific understanding of human thoughts and behaviours, the processes underlying these and the relationship of these processes to the brain.
The Bachelor of Commerce develops your analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, providing you with a global perspective on business and preparing you to pursue a career within the private, government or not-for-profit sectors.
The combined Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Commerce is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
You can combine the following extended major from the Bachelor of Psychology:
With one of the following Bachelor of Commerce majors:
Career Opportunities
Psychologist*, change management specialist, human resources professional, market research professional, public relations professional and more.
* Postgraduate study and/or training is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Use the ATAR 70 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Past offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CrawleyWAAugust 2026
- CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
- CrawleyWA