Course overview
Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined bachelor's degree in Media and Communication and Commerce. You’ll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Media and Communication where you will 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
Set yourself apart in today's competitive job market with the Bachelor of Media and Communication and Bachelor of Commerce. This combined degree allows you to deep dive into your preferred commerce area while developing knowledge and experience in the world of professional media and communication. Upon completion, you will graduate with two qualifications, having cut two years off the time it takes you to study two degrees. If you decide either degree isn't right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.
What you'll learn
The Bachelor of Media and Communication offers applied learning opportunities and skills if you're interested in directly working in media and communications industries.
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.
The specific skills and knowledge developed in these two degrees are highly valued by employers and will make you even more competitive in the job market.
Accreditation
The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
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Majors
You can combine:
Extended major from the Bachelor of Media and Communication:
- Media and Communication (Extended Major)
With a range of majors from the Bachelor of Commerce:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Business Law
- Business Economics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Marketing
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
Careers and employability
Combining the advantages of a specialist media and communication degree with a commerce degree provides you with unique opportunities for analysis and entrepreneurship. As the worlds business and commerce become more media and communication focused, this combined degree gives you the skills to stay on top of the next wave of technological and media change.
Potential jobs
- Media Executive and Management
- Marketing Coordination and Management
- Media Relations
- Creative Entrepreneurship
- Business Development Manager
- Media Analytics
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.
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.
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.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CrawleyWAAugust 2026
- CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
- CrawleyWA

