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Domestic students course information.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR: 65.00

Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), a UNE Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Arts, VET study, or work experience.

Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence, or a UNE Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Arts. English language requirements must also be met.

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Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Number of Units (Subjects)
  • 32 units (192 credit points)
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Fees
  • Commonwealth Supported Place
  • International
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CRICOS code
  • 055750G
Start Dates and Campus
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Course information

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Workplaces value employees who have a broad range of real-world skills, and this combined degree will equip you to excel in today’s dynamic working environment. In our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain business knowledge and learn to think like an entrepreneur. You’ll develop creative and socio-cultural knowledge, and vital skills in critical thinking and communication.

Our degree fosters the accumulation of knowledge and the acquisition of a diverse set of skills, essential to helping you be an independent thinker, and empowering you to create a new future, new career prospects and the ability to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing modern workplace.

Why study the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business with UNE?
You will choose from a broad range of business and arts majors, allowing you to build a combined skillset of specialist knowledge in areas that interest you.

The arts component enables you to develop skills in critical thinking, ethical practice, creativity, cultural awareness and effective communication in all its forms, and you get to choose a major from a broad range of arts and humanities subject areas. The business component allows you to specialise in areas such as management, marketing, human resources, accounting or business analytics, to name just a few.

As a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business graduate you will demonstrate a broad global perspective, with specialist knowledge in an area of the arts, as well as business. Such a diverse skillset and flexibility are highly sought after by employers in a fast-evolving professional landscape.

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

What makes our course different?
Our graduates are perfectly placed to succeed in a broad spectrum of careers through their understanding of business, the contemporary world, as well as human culture and society.

  • Study flexibility with your choice of over 40 majors and minors in arts and 11 majors in business, with the ability to study online, on-campus or a combination of both.
  • Travel overseas (subject to travel restrictions) and get credit towards your degree by studying at one of our partner universities.
  • Accelerate your degree or combine it with periods of full-time employment with online learning support and optional Trimester 3 units.
  • Start up your own business as part of our Innovation in Business unit, where you will be mentored through the start-up phase with our Smart Region Incubator.*
  • Major in Psychology and graduate with a three-year sequence in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
  • Choose options to study on campus or online, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and personal commitments. You can even choose to study on campus but take some units online, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study program to meet your objectives.

Majors – Arts

  • Ancient History
  • Archaeological Studies
  • Chinese
  • Classical Languages
  • Community Development
  • Community Planning
  • Community Services
  • Counselling
  • Criminology
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • History and Heritage
  • Indonesian
  • International Law
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Linguistics
  • Medieval and Modern Europe
  • Music
  • Peace Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Screen and Media Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Studies in Religion
  • Theatre and Digital Performance
  • Writing

Majors – Business

  • Accounting
  • Agribusiness
  • Business Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.

Entry requirements

Select the option that best describes you.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under three admission rules.

Rule A: You have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You have completed the UNE Advanced Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

Visa Information

On-Campus study
If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under three admission rules.

Rule A: You have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You have completed the UNE Advanced Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

Visa Information

Online study in your own country
If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa. If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay.

Online study in Australia
If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units).

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:

  • Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
  • Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
  • Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.

  • If you are admitted under Rule B you will be granted 48 credit points of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing.
  • If you are admitted under Rule C you will be granted 72 credit points of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
> Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Select the option that best describes your experience.

You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.

Guaranteed ATAR
65.00

If you are admitted on the basis of your ATAR, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

There are ATAR-related adjustments that can be applied to increase your rank when applying for this course.

UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
UNE can automatically award additional points as adjustment factors to the ATAR of eligible applicants for this course without the need for an additional application.
> Learn more about the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme

Education Adjustment Scheme (EAS)
UNE acknowledges and provides consideration for applicants who have experienced an educational disadvantage. If you are planning to study on campus you can seek consideration for this scheme when applying for this course.
> Learn more about EAS

UNE Early Entry Program
Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and suitability for study. You can apply early, receive an offer and secure a place with UNE, even before your scores are released.
> Learn more about the UNE Early Entry Program

UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This scheme provides eligible Year 12 applicants who have applied via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) the opportunity to receive early offers of undergraduate admission to UNE based on their school ratings and Year 11 results.
> Learn more about SRS

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.

This course is offered under three admission rules.

Rule A: You have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):

  • Undergraduate Certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
  • Bachelor degrees
  • Postgraduate degrees

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You have completed the UNE Advanced Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.

You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:

  • Level and type of qualification (Certificate III or above)
  • Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
  • Complete or incomplete.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.

You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:

Professional Experience
If you have completed at least one year of paid professional experience, we can assess you for admission on this basis. Simply provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application.
> Find out more about applying based on professional experience
> Learn about our Statement of Service requirements

Mature Age Special Entry
Tell us more about your work and life experience, demonstrating why you believe you will be successful in the course you are applying for. Simply complete the form and upload it in your application.
> Download the Mature Age Special Entry form (PDF)

Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.
> Visit ACER for more information

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

Foundation Program
This is a free (fees exempt) and 100% online program designed to help you prepare for university. It will provide you with all the skills needed to undertake undergraduate study.
> Learn more about the Foundation Program

 TRACKS Indigenous Foundation Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
TRACKS is a foundation program run by the UNE Oorala Aboriginal Centre. Over two trimesters you will experience what university study is about and learn in a supported environment. Be part of a community of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who share your goals and interests.
> Learn more about TRACKS

Internal Selection Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
This program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who have professional work or community experience, or any formal VET qualifications, e.g. TAFE study.
> Learn more about the Internal Selection Program

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.

  • If you are admitted under Rule B you will be granted 48 credit points of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing.
  • If you are admitted under Rule C you will be granted 72 credit points of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
> Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Course structure

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 192 credit points comprising:

Bachelor of Arts component – 96 credit points including 12 credit points of Core Units, one Minor and one Major. The Bachelor of Arts component shall include not more than 36 credit points at 100-level, at least 36 credit points at 300-level and not more than 12 credit points at 400-level;

To continue in the course a candidate must successfully complete 12 credit points of Core Units in the Arts component within the first 2 trimesters of study, excluding advanced standing. Candidates who fail to meet this course progression requirement will be asked to show cause as to why they should not have conditions placed on their continued enrolment or be discontinued from the course; and

Bachelor of Business component – 96 credit points including one Major with not more than 42 credit points at 100-level and at least 30 credit points at 300/400-level and not more than 12 credit points at 400-level.

96 credit points

12 credit points

Complete the following units: Candidates must successfully complete the Core Units within the first 24 credit points of attempted units, excluding any advanced standing.

48 credit points

Complete ONE Major totalling 48 or 60 credit points and ONE Minor totalling 24 credit points. A Minor can be taken from within an Approved Major unit list or from the list of Minors. Note: Both the Music and Spanish majors are available Online only. Note: All approved majors have an embedded minor with the exception of Counselling, Community Services and International Law.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Ancient History:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Ancient History is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Ancient History honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Ancient History, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better in 300-level Ancient History units as well as 18 credit points of Ancient Greek or Latin.

Minor - Complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - Complete 18 credit points from the following units including 6 credit points at 300-level:
Minor - Complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - Complete 30 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Archaeology:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Archaeology is a GPA of 5.5 or better in all units completed in an undergraduate degree; or a Credit average across 300-level units in Archaeology, including ARPA343 Archaeology in the Field and ARPA356 Archaeology in the Laboratory is required. In addition, a candidate for Archaeology honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed a minimum of 60 credit points in Archaeology.

Co-requisite: Archaeological Practice specialist minor must also be completed to qualify for Honours in Archaeology.

12 credit points

Major or Minor: Complete the following units:

6 credit points

Major - Complete the following unit:
Minor - complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 30 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Chinese:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Chinese is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Chinese honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Chinese, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better in 300-level units but does not include OSLS391 or OSLS392. However, up to 12 credit points can be substituted by units in an area relevant to your proposed Honours work, subject to approval from the Head of School (or delegate).

Minor - complete 12 to 24 credit points from the following units: Major - complete the following units:
Minor - complete 0 to 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 12 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 300 level from the following units: Note: LANG305 and LANG306 are repeatable units to allow completion of different topics

Note: The Classical Languages units can be taken once in each Classical Language.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Classics:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Classics is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Classics honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in their chosen language or combination, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300 or 400-level in the primary target language. Candidates are also required to complete 12 credit points in Ancient History, History or Religion with at least 6 credit points in the ancient history of the civilisation of the primary target language. If you wish to undertake joint Honours in Ancient Greek and Latin you are advised to undertake a major in your primary language and a minor in your secondary language.

Minor - complete 12 to 24 credit points from the following units: Major - complete the following units:

24 credit points

Minor - complete 0 to 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 12 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 300-level from the following units:
Minor - Complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - Complete the following units:
Major - Complete 6 credit points from the following units:
Minor - Complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - Complete 18 credit points from the following units:
Minor or Major - Complete the following units:

6 credit points

Major - Complete the following unit:
Major - Complete 18 credit points from the following units:

48 credit points

Complete the following units: NOTE: A 150-hour fieldwork placement is required in HLTH201 (which includes 6 weekly mandatory 1 hour and 1 full day mandatory online workshop) AND a 250-hour fieldwork placement is required in HLTH301 (which includes a mandatory 1 day online workshop) Students are encouraged to enrol in their placement units as soon as possible to ensure sufficient time to arrange each placement. A call for placement interest will occur each Trimester. To ensure students meet placement requirements, they must review the Unit Notes for HLTH201 and HLTH301 in the UNE Course Handbook. If you have prior professional experience in the field of community services, you can apply for Advanced Standing for some academic units and HLTH201. Applications must be received in the trimester prior to enrolling in the first field placement unit in accordance with guidelines. Information on how to apply can be found at the Field Education Placement MyLearn: https://mylearn.une.edu.au/enrol/index.php?id=15875 Students must ensure there is a trimester of study between HLTH201 and HLTH301.

48 credit points

Complete the following units:
Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Criminology: The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Criminology is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Criminology honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Criminology, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.

12 credit points

Minor or Major - complete the following units:

12 credit points

Major - complete the following units:

Minor - complete 12 credit points from the following units:

Major - complete 24 credit points from the following units:

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in English: The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for English honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48credit points in English, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units. However, up to 12 credit points can be substituted by units in an area relevant to your proposed Honours work, subject to approval from the Head of School (or delegate).

12 credit points

Minor and Major - Complete the following units:

6 credit points

Major - Complete the following unit:
Minor - complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 30 credit points from the following units:

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in French:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in French is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for French honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in French, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units, and not including OSLS391 and OSLS392. However, up to 12 credit points can be substituted by units in an area relevant to your proposed Honours work, subject to approval from the Head of School (or delegate).

Minor - complete 12 to 24 credit points from the following units: Major - complete the following units:
Minor - complete 0 to 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 12 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 300-level from the following units: Note: LANG303 and LANG304 are repeatable units to allow completion of different topics

12 credit points

Minor and Major - Complete the following units:

6 credit points

Major - Complete the following unit:
Minor - Complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - Complete 30 credit points from the following units:

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in German:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in German is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for German honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in German, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units, and not including OSLS391 and OSLS392. However, up to 12 credit points can be substituted by units in an area relevant to your proposed Honours work, subject to approval from the Head of School (or delegate).

Minor - complete 12 to 24 credit points from the following units: Major - complete the following units:
Minor - complete 0 to 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 12 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 300-level from the following units: Note: LANG304 is a repeatable unit to allow completion of different topics

18 credit points

Minor and Major - Complete the following unit:

6 credit points

Major - Complete the following unit:
Minor - Complete 6 credit points from the following units: Major - Complete 24 credit points from the following units:

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Indonesian:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Indonesian is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Indonesian honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Indonesian, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units but does not include OSLS391 and OSLS392. However, up to 12 credit points can be substituted by units in an area relevant to your proposed Honours work, subject to approval from the Head of School (or delegate).

Minor - complete 12 to 24 credit points from the following units: Major - complete the following units:
Minor - complete 0 to 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 12 credit points with at least 6cps at 300 level from the following units: Note: LANG103, LANG305 and LANG306 are repeatable units to allow completion of different topics

24 credit points

Major and Minor - complete the following units:

24 credit points

Major - complete 24 credit points with at least 6 credit at 300-level from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Italian:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Italian is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Italian honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Italian, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units, and not including OSLS391 and OSLS392. However, up to 12 credit points can be substituted by units in an area relevant to your proposed Honours work, subject to approval from the Head of School (or delegate).

Minor - complete 12 to 24 credit points from the following units: Major - complete the following units:
Minor - complete 0 to 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 12 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 300-level from the following units: Note: LANG103, LANG303 and LANG304 are repeatable units to allow completion of different topics

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Japanese:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Japanese is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Japanese honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Japanese, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better in 300-level units but does not include OSLS391 or OSLS392. However, up to 12 credit points can be substituted by units in an area relevant to your proposed Honours work, subject to approval from the Head of School (or delegate).

Minor - complete 12 to 24 credit points from the following units: Major - complete the following units:
Minor - complete 0 to 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 12 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 300-level from the following units: Note: LANG103, LANG305 and LANG306 are repeatable units to allow completion of different topics
You may wish to extend this Major in Linguistics with (e.g.) the Applied Linguistics Minor. Please refer to the Minors list.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Linguistics:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Linguistics is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Linguistics honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Linguistics, including 18 credit points at Distinction level.

12 credit points

Major and Minor - complete the following units:

6 credit points

Major - complete the following unit: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.
Minor - complete 6 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 12 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.
Minor - complete 6 cps from the following units: Major - complete 12 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.
Major - complete 6 credit points from the following units:

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in History:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for History honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points of which 36 credit points must be at 300-level in any of the History majors, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.

18 credit points

Major and Minor - complete the following units:

6 credit points

Major - Complete the following unit:
Minor - Complete 6 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 24 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Music:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Music is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Music honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Music, including 18 credit points are at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units. In addition, the candidate's chosen 300-level units will reflect their proposed area of Music honours research.

Note: The Music major is available Online only. Major and Minor - Complete 6 to 12 credit points from the following units:
Minor - complete 12 to 18 credit points from the following units: Major - complete the following units:

6 credit points

Major - Complete the following unit:
Major - Complete 12 to 18 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Peace Studies:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Peace Studies is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Peace Studies honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Peace Studies, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.

48 credit points

Minor - complete 24 credit points including 12 credit points at 100 level from the following units: Major - complete the following units: Note: 300-level listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Philosophy:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Philosophy is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Philosophy honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Philosophy, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.

Minor or Major - complete 12 credit points from the following units:

6 credit points

Major - complete the following unit:
Minor - complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 30 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

12 credit points

Major and Minor - complete the following units:

6 credit points

Major - complete the following unit
Minor - complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 30 credit points from the following units:

60 credit points

Major - complete the following units:

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Communications:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media and Communications is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Media and Communications honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Media and Communications, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.

12 credit points

Minor or Major - Complete the following units:

6 credit points

Major - complete the following unit:
Minor - complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 30 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Sociology:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Sociology is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Sociology honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Sociology, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better in 300-level Sociology units.

12 credit points

Minor or Major - complete the following units:

12 credit points

Major - Complete the following units:
Minor - Complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - Complete 24 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Spanish:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Spanish is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Spanish honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Spanish, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level, but does not include OSLS391 or OSLS392. However, up to 12 credit points can be substituted by units in an area relevant to your proposed Honours work, subject to approval from the Head of School (or delegate).

Note: The Spanish major is available Online only.

Minor and Major - complete 12 credit points from the following units:

Minor - complete 0 to 12 credit points from the following units:

Major - complete the following units:

Minor - complete 0 to 12 credit points from the following units:

Major - complete 12 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 300-level from the following units: Note: LANG303 and LANG304 are repeatable units to allow completion of different topics

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Studies in Religion:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Studies in Religion is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Studies in Religion honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Religion, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.

12 credit points

Minor or Major - complete the following units:

6 credit points

Major - Complete the following unit:
Minor - complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 30 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Theatre Studies:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Theatre and Performance is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Theatre Studies honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Theatre and Performance, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.

18 credit points

Major or Minor - complete the following units:

6 credit points

Major - Complete the following unit:
Minor - complete 6 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 24 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Communications:

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Writing is a GPA of 5.5 in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Communications honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in Writing, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level from these units.

12 credit points

Major or Minor - complete the following units:
Major - Complete 6 credit points from the following units:
Minor - complete 12 credit points from the following units: Major - complete 30 credit points from the following units: Note: Listed units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

24 credit points

Breadth or Specialist Minors:
Restriction: Studies in Religion Major. Students undertaking this Major cannot complete this Minor.

24 credit points

Complete 24 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.
Co-requisite: Ancient History Major or Archaeological Studies Major.

24 credit points

Complete the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.

24 credit points

Complete 24 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.
Co-requisite: Linguistics Major.

24 credit points

Complete 24 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.
Co-requisite: Archaeological Studies Major or History and Heritage Major Please Note: To meet unit eligibility for Honours in Archaeology, this Minor must be completed to qualify.

18 credit points

Complete the following units:

6 credit points

And complete 6 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.
Complete 24 credit points from the following units:

12 credit points

Complete the following units:
Complete 12 credit points from the following units:

24 credit points

Complete the following units:

6 credit points

Complete the following unit:
Complete 18 credit points from the following units:

18 credit points

Complete the following units:
Complete 6 credit points from the following units:

6 credit points

Complete the following unit:
Complete 18 credit points from the following units:
This Minor is particularly suited to students undertaking the following Majors: Ancient History or Archaeological Studies or History and Heritage Majors.

24 credit points

Complete 24 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.
This Minor is particularly suited to students undertaking the following Majors: English Major or History and Heritage Major or Medieval and Modern Europe Major
Complete 24 credit points from the following:
This Minor is particularly suited to those undertaking the following Major: Geography Major
Complete the following units:
Restriction: Politics and International Relations Major. Students undertaking this Major cannot do this Minor.

12 credit points

Complete the following units:
Complete 12 credit points from the following units:
The Performance and Presentation Minor is particularly suited to creative arts students with an interest in developing their entrepreneurial and presentation skills, or students from across the university with an interest in performance opportunities and developing the diverse communication skills available in this Minor. Restriction: Theatre and Digital Performance Major. Students undertaking this Major cannot do this Minor.

12 credit points

Complete 12 credit points from the following units: NOTE: When a unit with the same title is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.
Complete 12 credit points from the following units: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.
This Minor is particularly suited to students undertaking the following Major: Geography Major
Complete the following units:
Restriction: Politics and International Relations Major. Students undertaking this Major cannot do this Minor.

12 credit points

Complete the following units
Complete 12 credit points from the following units:

12 credit points

Complete the following units:
Complete 12 credit points from the following units:
Co-requisite: Ancient History or Archaeological Studies or History and Heritage or Medieval and Modern Europe Majors.

6 credit points

Complete the following unit:
Complete 18 credit points from the following units:
This Minor is particularly suited to students undertaking the Ancient History or Archaeological Studies or History and Heritage Majors.

24 credit points

Complete 24 credit points from the following: Note: 300-level units are offered on a two-year rotation cycle ie every second year.
Complete 24 credit points from the following units:
Complete 24 credit points from the following units:

12 credit points

Complete 0 or 12 credit points depending on what Minor and Major a candidate includes as part of their course. Elective Units can be selected from any unit offered by the University subject to candidates meeting overall course requirements and prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units.

96 credit points

48 credit points

Complete the following units:

48 credit points

Complete ONE Major from the following:

Students may meet requirements for Professional Body Entry through completion of specific units from this Major's Listed units and course Elective units, in addition to the Prescribed units.

For information relating to accreditation by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) please see the Professional Accounting Recognition webpage.

In order to meet the academic requirements for professional body entry, students will need to complete AFM231, AFM301, LSSU251, LSSU391, LSSU392 and QM162 as part of the Major and elective units, in addition to the Prescribed units.

In order to meet the Tax Practitioners Board accreditation course requirements, students will need to complete three commercial law units (LSSU251, LSSU350 and LSSU391) and two Australian Taxation law units (LSSU392 and LSSU493).

If a person studies an approved tertiary degree in accounting (BBus majoring in Accounting) etc to be registered as an auditor they must have studied:
“in commercial law (including company law) of not less than 2 years duration (as well as accounting)” section 1280(2A)(b)(ii) Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
To be registered as a liquidator, the requirement is stated as “has the qualifications, experience, knowledge and abilities prescribed” section 20-20(4)(a) Schedule 2, Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) “Insolvency Practice Schedule (Corporations). The explanation as to what is a prescribed qualification is found in the Insolvency Practice Rules (Corporations) 2016 under rule 20-1(2)(a) and states “in commercial law”.
UNE Business Law and Principles of Corporations Law meet these requirements when both taken and passed.

84 credit points

Complete the following units

12 credit points

Complete 12 credit points - Elective Units can be selected from any unit offered by the University subject to candidates meeting overall course requirements and prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units.

36 credit points

Complete the following units:

12 credit points

Complete 12 credit points from the following units:

36 credit points

Complete the following units Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

12 credit points

Complete 12 credit points from the following units:

48 credit points

Complete the following units:

42 credit points

Complete the following units

6 credit points

Complete 6 credit points from the following units:

Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

30 credit points

Complete the following units:

18 credit points

Complete 18 credit points from the following units:

36 credit points

Complete the following units

12 credit points

Complete 12 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 300-level from the following units: Note: When a unit is offered at multiple levels you can only choose ONE unit.

30 credit points

Complete the following units

18 credit points

Complete 18 credit points from the following units:

NOTE: You may only complete ONE unit from OSSE300 or WORK300

30 credit points

Complete the following units:

18 credit points

Complete 18 credit points from the following units:

NOTE: You may only complete ONE unit from OSSE300 or WORK300

30 credit points

Complete the following units

18 credit points

Complete 18 credit points from the following units:

NOTE: You may only complete ONE unit from OSSE300 or WORK300

30 credit points

Complete the following units:

18 credit points

Complete 18 credit points from the following units:

NOTE: You may only complete ONE unit from OSSE300 or WORK300

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

Fees and scholarships

Understanding Your Course Fees

Your total course fees are based on the number of units you complete, not the length of time you study. This gives you flexibility to tailor your study journey to suit your circumstances.

Here's how it works:

  • Unit-based pricing - Each unit has its own fee. Visit our Fees and Costs section for detailed unit pricing information
  • Advanced standing - If you're eligible for credit for previous study, you'll complete fewer units and pay less overall
  • Study pace - Choose part-time or full-time study to fit your schedule without affecting unit costs
  • Trimester 3 option - Students who choose to accelerate their progress by studying during Trimester 3 can do so without increasing overall costs

The table below shows estimated fees for a typical full-time year of study (48 credit points which typically equates to 8 units)

How much will it cost?

Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:

Fee typeCost
International
$32,016*
Commonwealth Supported Place
$15,865*
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time$373

* Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.

*The costs will depend on the units you choose to study as the cost of individual units vary. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require less than 48 credit points the fees indicated are based on the total credit points required for completion of that course. For more information, please see fees and costs.

What are the course fee payment options?

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.

If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.

UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.

There are plenty of scholarships to choose from
Find your perfect scholarship using our Find a Scholarship tool and reduce the cost of your future studies with us today.
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UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.

The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2025. View detailed Bursary information.

UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.

Your career

Career outcomes

Our combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business fosters the accumulation of knowledge and the development of a diverse set of skills, empowering you to create a new future, new career prospects and the ability to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing modern workplace.

Career paths include:

  • management
  • public relations
  • public service
  • education
  • finance sector
  • business
  • human resources
  • research and analysis
  • social and public policy
  • tourism and creative industries
  • international affairs
  • aid and development.
Professional recognition

The Human Resource Management major is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

Course outcomes

The Bachelor of Arts provides students with a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies from across the University, with a strong focus on aspects of human culture and achievement. The Bachelor of Arts can also be undertaken in conjunction with a range of other degrees in the University. The course aims to provide students with: (i) a depth and breadth of knowledge in their chosen areas of study; (ii) the ability to apply the knowledge they have acquired; (iii) skills in critical analysis, critical thinking and critical enquiry; (iv) self-reliance, especially in regards to the acquisition of information, the ability to assess evidence, convey complex ideas and answer complex questions; (v) the ability to communicate effectively in a range of ways; (vi) the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; (vii) the diverse skills to connect across geographical, disciplinary, social and cultural boundaries; (viii) an understanding of the value of ethical behaviour; and (ix) the essential skills demanded by employers in a global jobs market enabling them to achieve exciting and rewarding career outcomes. The Bachelor of Business component has been designed to create a solid grounding in the core business fields of Business Ethics, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing needed for organisational survival and success. The course will prepare students to take on a role as a future manager with leadership responsibilities for creating a more inclusive and sustainable global economy.
  1. BA component: demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of selected fields of study in core disciplines and areas of study in the arts, humanities social sciences and apply that knowledge in diverse contexts;
  2. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of theories, factual content and research procedures and ethical practice in their major and other fields of study;
  3. analyse, critically evaluate and communicate ideas and solve problems with intellectual independence in their major and other fields of study including the ability to exhibit key employment and lifelong learning skills;
  4. act as informed and discerning participants within the community of scholars; and
  5. display highly developed communication skills and, in the case of those students undertaking a language major, read, write and speak another language with fluency and understand its cultural context.
  6. BBus component: demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of business and management theory and processes and their application to real-world business contexts, including an opportunity to complete a capstone experience, and to promote sustainable business in a globalised economy;
  7. utilise cognitive and communication skills, tools and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of stakeholders;
  8. apply critical and creative thinking to analyse complex real-world business problems and synthesise materials from a variety of sources in identifying solutions;
  9. identify relevant information drawn from a range of sources in order to analyse data and complex business-related issues;
  10. evaluate and demonstrate judgement in formulating responses to complex, social, cultural and ethical issues; and
  11. demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to generate solutions to business problems.
Knowledge of a Discipline

BA component: Graduates will possess a depth and breadth of knowledge relevant to their fields of study, and have a well developed understanding of the key principles, practices, and boundaries of their discipline. They will also understand the need to adopt transnational and multicultural approaches to the understanding of issues in these fields.BBus component: Knowledge of a discipline is taught, practised and assessed in all units. Graduates will develop an in-depth knowledge of key business and management theory and apply knowledge in business contexts to solve business problems. Graduates will also demonstrate a detailed understanding of the global environment in which business is conducted. Graduates will learn through independent research, interaction with unit materials, unit coordinators and fellow students, and be assessed using case analysis of both hypothetical and real-world examples, analysing and applying theory to a workplace, theory-based assignments and via multiple assessment modes.

Communication Skills

BA component: Graduates will have skills that enable them to investigate, synthesise and communicate the ideas and information acquired from their areas of study, including, where applicable, the possession of these skills in languages other than English. Students will recognise the importance of continuing to develop their communication skills, and be able to use appropriate communication technologies.BBus component: Communication skills are taught, practised and assessed throughout this course. Graduates will utilise cognitive and communication skills, tools and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of stakeholders. Graduates will develop oral, written and presentation skills relevant to business contexts through assessments such as essays and oral presentations.

Problem Solving

BA component: Graduates will have a sound understanding of key problem solving strategies in their fields of study and be able to apply these skills to develop their own responses to particular problems on diverse topics and issues in a range of different environments.BBus component: This graduate attribute is taught, practised and assessed throughout the course using scenarios requiring graduates to use cognitive and critical thinking skills to identify business issues, and to analyse and evaluate the relevant theories and concepts to construct business solutions.

Information Literacy

BA component: Graduates will be taught how to recognise relevant information and to use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access and use information. They will learn how to critically evaluate the sources, values, and validity of information, as well as to use information in critical and creative thinking.BBus component: Information literacy is taught, practised and assessed throughout the course as graduates need to identify, evaluate and synthesise relevant information drawn from a range of sources in order to analyse complex business-related issues.

Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility

BA component: Graduates will be taught to understand and practise the highest standards of ethical behaviour associated with their discipline or profession. They will understand and be open-minded about social, cultural and linguistic diversity in Australia and the world, and appreciate their ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, research subjects, the wider community, and the environment.BBus component: Graduates are required to demonstrate an understanding and application of characteristics of professional conduct, integrity and ethics for managers; and demonstrate an understanding of and the application of social responsibility actions in strategic decision-making.

Lifelong Learning

BA component: Graduates will have the skills to continue to research, critically evaluate and discuss issues and also acquire further learning. The development of intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills will enable graduates to be able to research, write about and discuss a range of issues. These skills are transferable and essential lifelong skills.BBus component: Lifelong learning is taught and assessed in this course through reflective tasks that encourage analysis of professional experience, and appreciation of the business as a dynamic discipline.

Independence and Collaboration

BA component: Graduates will develop skills in independent study as well as the ability to work collaboratively. They will learn the importance of participating in discussions in a professional, respectful and ethical manner.BBus component: This graduate attribute is taught, practised and assessed in this course. Graduates are required to work independently and complete learning and assessment activities that require self-directed learning and initiative. Students are also required to collaborate in a variety of learning and assessment tasks through the course.

Excellence in experience, equity and employability

2026 Overall Experience

Five Stars,
20 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 20 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience.

Good Universities Guide 2007-2026
2026 Social Equality

Five Stars for
Social Equity

UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity.

Good Universities Guide 2026
2026 Graduate Employment

Five Stars for
Graduate Employment

UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Starting Salary.

Good Universities Guide 2026 (Undergraduate)
2026 Diamond-Rated Digital Learning

Diamond-Rated Digital Learning

UNE’s leadership in digital learning earned the highest ‘Diamond’ rating in a peer review.

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Studying online

At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.

We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*

*The Good Universities Guide

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Excellence in experience, equity and employability

2026 Overall Experience

Five Stars,
20 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 20 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience.

Good Universities Guide 2007-2026
2026 Social Equality

Five Stars for
Social Equity

UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity.

Good Universities Guide 2026
2026 Graduate Employment

Five Stars for
Graduate Employment

UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Starting Salary.

Good Universities Guide 2026 (Undergraduate)
2026 Diamond-Rated Digital Learning

Diamond-Rated Digital Learning

UNE’s leadership in digital learning earned the highest ‘Diamond’ rating in a peer review.

ASCILITE TELAS 2025
Woman studying online at home

Studying online

At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian University.

As an international student you can take advantage of flexible online study from overseas or while you are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa. You can’t study fully online on a Student Visa.

To study online from overseas you need to consider that you may need to travel to Australia to attend a UNE campus for some mandatory intensive schools.

Find out how online study works

Studying on Campus

Whether you are an undergraduate student coming to study in Australia for the first time, a PhD student coming to live here with your family, or you only need short-stay accommodation whilst in Armidale for Intensive Schools, we have the perfect accommodation option for you.

Join the campus at UNE Armidale
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Why study with us?

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Those lectures - and lecturers - encouraged me to dive deeper into my studies, to strive for more and to believe that I was capable of making it to Hollywood.

Tahnee Curtis, UNE graduate and TV scriptwriter (Canada)

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I was drawn to UNE by its international reputation. The modern facilities and supportive lecturers who promote critical thinking make this a perfect place to study.

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Preparing to apply

You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.

The kind of documents you need will depend on:

  • Your preferred course/s
  • Your personal circumstances
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You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.

The kind of documents you need will depend on:

  • Your preferred course/s
  • Your personal circumstances

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Different application methods and courses can have different closing dates. To find your correct application method click the Apply Now button below. Please check the appropriate application website for opening and closing dates.

If you are applying online direct to UNE please see below for application dates.

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Trimester 124 February 202623 February 2026
Trimester 223 June 202622 June 2026
Trimester 39 October 202619 October 2026
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