Combined Bachelor’s of Economics and Commerce

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Western Australia

Program Overview

The Combined Bachelor’s of Economics and Commerce at UWA is designed for curious thinkers who want to understand both how economies work and how businesses succeed. Over four years, you’ll gain strong analytical and quantitative skills while exploring majors in Economics or Financial Economics alongside a Commerce major like Accounting, Marketing, or Management, preparing you for a versatile career in business, finance, or policy.

Curriculum Structure:
Year 1: You’ll start by building a solid foundation in both economics and commerce. Core units like Introduction to Microeconomics, Business Law, and Financial Accounting help you understand the fundamentals of markets, businesses, and decision-making. This is also your chance to get hands-on experience with data and problem-solving that sets the tone for the years ahead.

Year 2: In your second year, you dive deeper into your chosen majors. Units such as Macroeconomics, Management Principles, and Business Analytics let you explore economic systems and organizational strategies, while developing skills in interpreting real-world data and making informed business decisions.

Year 3: Now you’re applying your knowledge more practically. Courses like Financial Economics, Marketing Strategy, and Econometrics introduce you to applied analysis, market evaluation, and advanced financial concepts. You’ll also start working on projects that mirror professional scenarios, enhancing both your technical and strategic thinking.

Year 4: In your final year, you consolidate your expertise and focus on real-world applications. Units like Industry Project in Economics or Commerce, Advanced Financial Analysis, and Capstone in Economics immerse you in industry-based projects and internships, giving you a taste of professional life and a competitive edge in the job market.

Focus Areas: Economics, Financial Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Business Analytics, Business Law, Human Resource Management.

Learning Outcomes: Develop strong analytical, quantitative, and strategic business skills applicable across finance, consulting, and commercial sectors.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): UWA’s program is designed to meet industry expectations, equipping you with practical experience and recognized qualifications that employers value.

Reputation (Employability Rankings): UWA is consistently ranked among the top universities globally, with high marks in Economics and Business, making your degree widely respected and enhancing employability worldwide.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

If you’re looking to dive into both economics and commerce while building hands-on, career-ready skills, this combined degree at UWA is designed for exactly that. You’ll not only master economic theory and commercial practice, but you’ll also gain real-world experience through internships, industry-based projects, and access to cutting-edge facilities like UWA’s Trading Room, where you can use the same software and technologies employed by modern financial institutions. By the time you graduate, you’ll have two degrees in four years, giving you a competitive edge and practical insights that employers value. This program is ideal for students who want their learning to extend far beyond the classroom:

Here’s how you’ll get hands-on experience throughout the degree:

Participate in industry-based projects in your final year, tackling real business challenges.
Undertake internships with private or public organisations to apply your knowledge in professional settings.
Gain practical skills in UWA’s Trading Room, using software and technology common in financial institutions.
Develop applied data analytic and statistical skills through your Economics or Financial Economics major.
Integrate your economic knowledge with commerce majors like Accounting, Business Analytics, Marketing, Management, or Human Resource Management for a fully-rounded, practical skill set.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating with a Combined Bachelor of Economics and Commerce from UWA opens doors to a wide spectrum of careers where analytical rigor meets practical business insight. Many graduates step into roles such as financial analysts, management consultants, business data analysts, or economists, equipped to thrive in both private and public sectors. This degree gives you the flexibility to navigate complex markets, advise on strategy, or contribute to policy-making with confidence.

Here’s what this means for you:

UWA Career Services: Tailored support including career coaching, internship programs, and networking events to connect you with industry leaders.
Practical experience: Access to internships or industry-based project units in your final year, plus hands-on exposure in UWA’s Trading Room using real financial software.
University–industry partnerships: Close links with private and public organisations for projects, internships, and research collaborations.
Graduate outcomes: UWA graduates in economics and commerce are highly sought after, with strong employability across finance, consulting, government, and business sectors.
Accreditation value: Completing this combined degree gives you two qualifications in four years, fast-tracking your career prospects and offering flexibility if you choose to focus on one degree later.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this combined degree, you have a clear path to advanced studies. You could pursue postgraduate programs such as a Master of Commerce, Master of Economics, or specialized finance and management programs at UWA. These pathways allow you to deepen your expertise, specialise in areas like financial markets or data analytics, and enhance your career potential in senior roles or research-focused positions.