Bachelor (Honours)
When you study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce you'll graduate with two separate yet complimentary degrees that will allow you to drive your career further.
When you study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce you'll graduate with two separate yet complimentary degrees that will allow you to drive your career further. Combine business problem solving with engineering discoveries to deliver better solutions to society.
You'll choose a major from both Engineering and Business which means your degree can be tailored to your professional aspirations and interests. Combine Finance and Civil Engineering or Business Analytics and Computer Engineering or even International Business and Chemical Engineering.
In this degree you'll apply yourself to engineering design, problem solving, research projects, professional engineering practice and technical management with the ability to recognise and analyse current global business challenges and opportunities.
This is a full-time five-and-a-half-year double degree. Upon completion you will have two separate degrees from the UNSW Business School and the Faculty of Engineering.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia* and recognised by the Washington Accord. You'll apply the skills you develop through 60 days of approved industrial training.
The Bachelor of Commerce can give you professional recognition and accreditation in industry governing bodies, including the Australian Human Resources Institute, Australian Securities and Investment Commission, CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, ACCA, Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) and Institute of Public Accountants.
Follow your Engineering passion with 19 disciplines you can study as part of the Bachelor of Engineering:
The Bachelor of Commerce has an innovative first year curriculum that will teach you how to recognise and analyse current global business challenges and opportunities. You'll understand business essentials from day one and be able to confidently choose the business majors that are right for you.
The Bachelor of Commerce gives you a broad variety of business majors to choose from, including:
Both degrees include opportunities to put what you learn in the classroom into practice in real working environments. Bachelor of Commerce students may complete for-credit work integrated learning in the form of internships, business practicums and group consulting projects. As part of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) you'll take part in 60 days of Industrial Training. This experience allows you to apply your academic knowledge in the workplace, connecting you directly with industry and community partners.
*The UNSW Faculty of Engineering is applying for provisional accreditation of our Bachelor of Engineering (Quantum) with Engineers Australia.
This double degree allows you to study at two highly-ranked faculties in Australia and abroad. UNSW Engineering is ranked 1st in Australia for Engineering & Technology and 31st in the world By QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024.
Meanwhile, UNSW Business School has been ranked Australia's #1 Business School*. That means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation.
UNSW degrees have a focus on practical hands-on learning. The Business School offers Career Accelerator opportunities as well as real-world work experiences to help you apply what you learn in professional settings. As well as Industrial Training that makes up part of your Bachelor of Engineering you can take part in ChallEng. ChallENG program connects students, academics and companies to exciting, real-world projects and learning-based initiatives. The program helps you develop technical and design skills and expanding your professional expertise.
UNSW is known for its graduate employability, with UNSW awarded the Most Employable Students Award in the AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards for 5 consecutive years (2020-2024).^
Business School graduates have exceptional employability and perform well above the national average in graduate outcomes. Most of our students are employed full-time within four months of graduating and earn a higher wage than most business and management graduates.
^AFR Top100 Future Leaders 2024
*AFR BOSS 2023 Best Business Schools Rankings
At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Mathematics Extension 1, Physics; for Commerce: Mathematics Advanced.
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our future student advisors to discuss your path to UNSW.
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students in Years 11 and 12 who attend Gateway schools. It significantly adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides you with an early conditional offer to UNSW.
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.
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:
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.
| Qualifications | Direct entry requirement |
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International ATAR
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88
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| UNSW Foundation Studies GPA |
7.7
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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12
All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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33
Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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1240
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies. |
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.
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.
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:
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.
Our Bachelor of Commerce teaches future-proof skills that transfer across industries and prepare you for long-term business success. The same goes for the Engineering component of your degree, depending on your chosen area of specialisation your professional opportunities are vast, especially with knowledge in both Business and Engineering.
UNSW graduates develop rewarding careers across a wide range of sectors in roles such as:
Aeronautical engineer
Biomedical engineer
Business analyst
Civil engineer
Consultant
Cyber Security Analyst
Data Analyst
Digital Innovation Officer
Engineering consultant
Entrepreneur
Electrical engineer
Financial specialist
Management consultant
Mechanical engineer
Mechatronic engineer
Software engineer
Tech startup founder
Engineers Australia; Australian Computer Society (selected degrees).