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UQ Business School was the first business school in Australia to be accredited by the pre-eminent ranking bodies AACSB International and EQUIS. UQ was also ranked 38th in the world for accounting and finance in the 2018 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
During your honours year, you'll work closely with internationally respected researchers and academics who will guide your studies. Students also undertake coursework in small and supportive groups, which facilitates more in-depth class discussions.
"The UQ honours program embeds a critical mindset, first and foremost. You're challenged to ask why, which is invaluable in any context." Peter Dunn, BCom (Hons) graduate (1995)
Partner, PwC
"The key skill this program teaches is the ability to think – how to come up with solutions to problems you haven't seen before... The supervisors and lecturers who are all involved in the program are fantastic." Chris Catanzaro, BCom (Hons) graduate (2009)
Associate Director (Corporate Finance), BDO
Whether you undertake an honours year to build on undergraduate education, or to begin a career in research, our graduates have a distinct advantage when applying for professional roles.
Graduates can use their qualifications to distinguish themselves in a competitive jobs market, or as a stepping stone to careers in research, whether in industry or academia.
Students who earn Class I or Class IIA honours also qualify for most PhD programs across Australia and some internationally, including programs in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Our honours graduates have also found employment at high-levels, both in Australia and internationally, in fields including:
It's possible the thesis you write as an honours student will be publishable and make a significant contribution to the field. This means your research might establish your professional reputation – and potentially act as a gateway for future jobs.
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law's award-winning Student Employability Team (SET) helps students develop their careers through internships, mentoring programs, inspirational guest speakers and career planning advice.
When you graduate with a UQ honours qualification, you'll have the skills and knowledge to stand out as a leader in your field. Many of our honours graduates continue their passion for research and knowledge by pursuing further postgraduate studies.
To enrol for honours, a student must complete the Bachelor of Commerce program requirements or equivalent with a GPA of at least 5.5.
The courses offered in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester.
Courses Program RulesThe Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
Program RulesTo have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
Honours is awarded to all graduates of this program. Honours is awarded in the following classes:
Class of honours depends on your GPA. For details refer to the Program Rules.
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) have the opportunity to progress into the following programs:
If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, please see Programs and Courses for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Find out more about HECS-HELP.
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students. For more information, visit the Centrelink website.
The "indicative annual fee" is the approximate cost of enrolling in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) for the 2019 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load.
A standard full-time study load is 16 units over two semesters. Actual fees (student contribution amounts) will vary according to your choice of courses and their unit value.
The Australian Government indexes student contributions each year.
Visit Student contributions and tuition fees for more information.
The University offers more than 200 scholarships for prospective students and more than 350 scholarships and prizes for current students.
Scholarships cover the full range of academic disciplines and are open to domestic students and international students.
Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.
All domestic student applications for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form.
The program code for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is 2131. You'll need this when applying.Find out more about applying for honours study.
Apply nowThere are a number of dates and deadlines you need to meet when applying for postgraduate study.
The closing date for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is:
A full list of dates relevant to UQ students is available on the Student Matters Calendar.
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