Bachelor of Commerce
at The University of Queensland, Queensland.
A three-year Bachelor of Commerce at St Lucia with majors in accounting, business analytics, business information systems and finance. Prerequisites are English and Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
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 UQ 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 | 82.25 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 84.00 | qtac.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 QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Students take core commerce courses and choose a major in accounting, business analytics, business information systems or finance. A second major, research pathways or electives from across the university can be added. The accounting major is designed to prepare graduates for membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia. Commerce can be combined with Arts, Business Management, Computer Science, Economics, Information Technology, Laws (Honours) 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
- CPA Australia and CA ANZ (accounting major)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate auditor or tax consultant at the big four professional services firms in Brisbane
- Graduate analyst at the major banks (CBA, NAB, Westpac, ANZ, Suncorp, Macquarie)
- Analyst in banking and financial services
- Management consulting analyst at boutique and global consultancies
- Treasury or risk analyst at Queensland Treasury, Queensland Investment Corporation and corporates
- Pricing or actuarial analyst at Suncorp and other Queensland insurers
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $80,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates work in accounting, finance, analytics and consulting. Depending on the major, the degree is recognised by bodies including CA ANZ, CPA Australia, the CFA Institute and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. An Honours year is available.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students confident with Year 12 Mathematical Methods or Specialist Maths
- 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 and modelling
- Networkers who target Brisbane 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 Business Management or Arts)
- 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 UQ
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Queensland website and on QTAC before applying.