Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Communications and Media in Sydney Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
34,150
(c. USD24,032.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A dual Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Communications degree from The University of Notre Dame Australia offers the perfect blend of business acumen and creative skills. This four-year full-time program (or part-time equivalent) integrates hands-on learning with theoretical knowledge, providing comprehensive insights into the business world alongside expertise in evolving communication and media sectors. Ideal for aspiring business professionals with media interests, this Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication & Media program equips students with essential knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and strategic competencies for contemporary business challenges. You'll master crafting communication strategies and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to engage diverse audiences effectively.
Within the Commerce component, students can specialize in multiple fields including Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or Sport & Recreation Management, enabling personalized degree paths aligned with career goals. The Communications & Media degree explores media principles through practical work across print, digital, and multimedia formats using both traditional and emerging technologies. Students can focus their studies in Journalism, Film and Screen Production, or Photography. Together, these degrees merge creative thinking with business expertise, preparing graduates for diverse professional opportunities or entrepreneurial ventures.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Fremantle Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
OR
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
OR
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature, or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects,
OR
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University,
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
OR
Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above.
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
Sydney Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English and a minimum average of Band 4s in HSC Category A Courses (or interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP.
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. Programs in Arts & Sciences and Business require a minimum of 2 successfully completed subjects. Programs in Education, Nursing, and Philosophy & Theology require a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects, or
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants to the School of Education require a completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline.
IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0
TOEFL (iBT) - 73 overall and no other band score lower than 18
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
OR
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
OR
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature, or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects,
OR
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University,
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
OR
Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above.
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
Sydney Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English and a minimum average of Band 4s in HSC Category A Courses (or interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP.
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. Programs in Arts & Sciences and Business require a minimum of 2 successfully completed subjects. Programs in Education, Nursing, and Philosophy & Theology require a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects, or
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants to the School of Education require a completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline.
IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0
TOEFL (iBT) - 73 overall and no other band score lower than 18
Tuition
AUD
34,150