Diploma in Commerce
The University Of Western Australia
Designed in collaboration with The University of Western Australia (UWA), this program prepares you for entry to Year 2 of a range of undergraduate degrees related to business, commerce, economics, finance, marketing and more at UWA’s EQUIS and AACSB accredited Business School.
Alongside academic and English support, you’ll develop your business acumen while gaining a broad overview of the modern business world.
Key Information
- Core and elective units provide a broad overview of the business world, before you specialize in your major at UWA.
- Develop business-related vocabulary through integrated language skills.
- UWA College offers a range of teaching methods to help you adapt to studying in Australia.
- Units in 'Academic Conduct Essentials' and 'Indigenous Studies Essentials' prepare you for study at UWA.
- Students who pass the program will be awarded the Diploma in Commerce with 48 transferable credits to UWA.
- Units are based on existing UWA level 1 units, providing the best preparation for entry to the second year of study at UWA.
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.English Language Requirements
IELTS overall 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
Start Date
9 June 2025
6 October 2025
End Date
30 January 2026
29 May 2026
Length
8 Months
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
A$ 37,900.00
Accommodation (UWA College preferred providers)
A$ 15,600.00 - 34,320.00
Administration fee
A$ 350.00
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
A$ 346.50
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee
A$ 460.65 - 691.00
Learning resources
A$ 250.00 - 450.00
Lab fee
A$ 100.00 - 300.00
Airport pick-up (Optional)
A$ 70.00 - 135.00
Approximate cost
A$ 55,077.15 - 74,492.50
For 2025 fees and prices, coming into effect from 1 November 2024, please click here. All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 October 2024 will pay the 2024 price as per their existing offer letter. From 1 November 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be re-issued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025 pricing.
Core units
Credit Units
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableBusiness Analytics-Bachelor of Commerce
Final level %: Successful completion of the Diploma in Commerce with a grade average of 50% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of Diploma in Commerce.
CRICOS Code: 003006C
Business Law-Bachelor of Commerce
Final level %: Successful completion of the Diploma in Commerce with a grade average of 50% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of Diploma in Commerce.
CRICOS Code: 003006C
Business Management-Bachelor of Business
Final level %: Successful completion of the Diploma in Commerce with a grade average of 50% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of Diploma in Commerce.
CRICOS Code: 102866A
Accounting-Bachelor of Commerce
Final level %: Successful completion of the Diploma in Commerce with a grade average of 50% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of Diploma in Commerce.
CRICOS Code: 003006C
Global Business-Bachelor of Business
Final level %: Successful completion of the Diploma in Commerce with a grade average of 50% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of Diploma in Commerce.
CRICOS Code: 102866A
Economics-Bachelor of Commerce
Final level %: Successful completion of the Diploma in Commerce with a grade average of 50% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of Diploma in Commerce.
CRICOS Code: 003006C
Human Resource Management-Bachelor of Commerce
Final level %: Successful completion of the Diploma in Commerce with a grade average of 50% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of Diploma in Commerce.
CRICOS Code: 003006C
Enterprise and Innovation-Bachelor of Business
Final level %: Successful completion of the Diploma in Commerce with a grade average of 50% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of Diploma in Commerce.
CRICOS Code: 102866A
Finance-Bachelor of Commerce
Final level %: Successful completion of the Diploma in Commerce with a grade average of 50% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of Diploma in Commerce.
CRICOS Code: 003006C
Management-Bachelor of Commerce
Final level %: Successful completion of the Diploma in Commerce with a grade average of 50% or higher.
English level %: Successful completion of Diploma in Commerce.
CRICOS Code: 003006C
CRICOS Provider Code
Provider: The University of Western Australia (UWA). UWA College in Partnership with INTO Perth. CRICOS 00126G
TEQSA Provider Identification
PRV12169, Australian University
CRICOS Course Code
107429D