Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce

Geelong Waterfront Campus, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 4.0F/P
Campus: Cloud Campus
Intl. Tuition: A$46,800 (2027-28)

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.

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Student life (indicative)

Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 59,359
Staff Ratio: 18.0:1
International: 27.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 75.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$46,800; per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL. Non
Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad
entry. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Deakin Guaranteed ATAR
Participating Course At Deakin, we are providing lower upfront guaranteed ATARs for eligible students from under
represented cohorts, learn more at: https://www.deakin.edu.au/deakin
guaranteed
atar Subject adjustment A study score of 30 in Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in any Business, English other than EAL, any History, any Information Technology, any LOTE, Maths: General Mathematics or Politics equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Subject adjustment A study score of 30 in Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in any Business, English other than EAL, any History, any Information Technology, any LOTE, Maths: General Mathematics or Politics equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Please complete and submit a personal statement if you would like any of the following to be considered as part of your course application:
details of any work experience
details of volunteer experience
motivation to study
other relevant factors or experience Learn more about the personal statement . Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Please complete and submit a personal statement if you would like any of the following to be considered as part of your course application:
details of any work experience
details of volunteer experience
motivation to study
other relevant factors or experience Learn more about the personal statement . Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Please complete and submit a personal statement if you would like any of the following to be considered as part of your course application:
details of any work experience
details of volunteer experience
motivation to study
other relevant factors or experience Learn more about the personal statement . Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 59,359; Total students
Staff Ratio: 18:1; Students per staff
International Students: 27%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 8.0/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.

What Students Love

Beach lifestyle
Great café culture
Thriving student social scene
Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students59,359

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students27%

Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 75%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business.
Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.