Combine arts major sequences with complementary commerce majors in Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Arts to create a unique qualification. Learn to think more critically as you gain a strong foundation in all aspects of business with a focus on a commerce major like economics or marketing. At the same time, a complementary choice from Deakin’s arts major sequences will mean you graduate with the balanced education employers want. 

Want versatile job-ready skills in both the arts and business?

Students at Deakin’s world-class business school graduate with work-ready skills and practical experience. Combine this with your arts major sequence and you be will equipped with the transferable skills to launch a career in many industries.

In this combined course, you’ll study a range of topics across both areas. Hone your business knowledge through one of our leading commerce majors:

• accounting
• economics
• finance
• financial planning
• food and agribusiness
• human resources management
• management
• management information systems
• marketing.

At the same time, explore a complementary area of the arts and strengthen your understanding of people, society, politics, language or the world. Choose from:

• anthropology
• criminology
• gender and sexuality studies
• geography and society
• history
• international politics and relations
• language and culture studies
• philosophy
• politics and policy studies
• sociology
• studies of religions
• sustainability and society.

Because your teachers are active in their fields, you’ll enjoy a classroom that’s innovative and contemporary while providing industry expertise. Plus, you’ll have the chance to grow your connections through their professional networks.

Each degree offers opportunities to get involved in hands-on learning including study abroad, international and domestic internships, work placements and exchanges. Graduate with a well-rounded and global perspective employers will love.

As a Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Arts graduate, you’ll be ready for a variety of career opportunities including:

• art centre manager
• artist agent
• careers counsellor
• image consultant
• import/export manager
• marketing and communications manager
• media analyst
• NGO advisor
• public relations manager
• public servant
• small business owner
• trade delegate.