Bachelor of Commerce
at UNSW Sydney, New South Wales.
A three-year commerce degree from UNSW Business School at Kensington. The assumed knowledge is Mathematics Advanced, and English Advanced and Mathematics Extension 1 are recommended. Majors run from accounting and finance to business analytics, AI in business and cybersecurity management.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UNSW Bachelor of Commerce for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 97.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 93.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 93.00 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Majors include accounting, AI in business and society, behavioural economics, business analytics, business economics, business sustainability and social impact, cybersecurity management, finance, financial technology, human resource management, information systems, marketing and more. High achievers can add an Honours year, and Commerce combines with degrees such as Arts, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Information Systems, Law and Science.
Career outcomes
- Graduates enter chartered accounting, audit and tax roles at the Big Four firms and mid-tier accounting practices.
- Common destinations include commercial banking, financial services and financial planning practices.
- Many alumni move into corporate strategy, management consulting and finance functions within ASX-listed companies.
Professional accreditation
- Professional body membership depends on major
Typical first jobs
- Graduate auditor or tax consultant at the big four professional services firms
- Graduate analyst at the big four banks and Macquarie Group
- Analyst in banking and financial services
- Management consulting analyst
- Treasury or risk analyst at corporates and government
- Pricing or actuarial analyst (with maths major) at insurers
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $80,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Depending on the major completed, graduates are eligible for membership of relevant professional bodies, for example CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ for accounting. Graduates start in finance, consulting, analytics, marketing and HR roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students confident with maths, particularly Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1
- Those targeting finance, banking, audit, tax or quantitative analytics roles
- Students aiming for the CA, CPA or CFA credentialing pathway
- People who enjoy working with structured numerical data
- Networkers who target Sydney CBD finance and consulting employers
It is probably not for you if
- Students who hated Year 12 maths and want a numerate-light degree (consider a BBus or BA)
- Those wanting a creative-led business curriculum
- Anyone uncomfortable with high-stakes exam-weighted units
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Commerce as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Related courses at UNSW
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the UNSW Sydney website and on UAC before applying.