With a BA/BCom conjoint you can combine your core courses in business and enterprise with a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures and languages.
You can develop skills that are essential for adapting and thriving in a fast-changing, globalised economy. You will be able to use your knowledge and skills in many different careers and employment settings.
Programme structure
The BA/BCom usually takes four years to complete.
You will need to complete a total of 540 points, consisting of:
- 255 points from BA courses
- 255 points from BCom courses
- 15 points from General Education
- 15 points from courses available for any programme
You can choose up to two subjects as your major(s) for the BA component of your conjoint, and would normally take four or five BA courses each year. You can also choose to take up to two modules. To find out more about structuring the BA side of your study, see planning your BA conjoint.
There are seven compulsory Stage I courses for the BCom component of your conjoint, after which you can focus on your chosen major(s). You can find a degree planner for the BA/BCom under prospectuses and handbooks.
You would usually enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete in four years. You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
Where could this programme take you?
A BA/BCom conjoint study can help you to develop strong capabilities for many careers, including advanced communication skills, critical and creative thinking, the ability to research and evaluate information, the ability to analyse problems and seek solutions, adaptability, and an awareness of different perspectives. You will be well-positioned to pursue new opportunities opened up by changes and developments in society, technology and business.
Jobs related to this programme
- Accountant
- Business analyst
- Corporate, investment or merchant banker
- Human rights advocate
- Operations manager
- Policy analyst or adviser
- Public relations, marketing and media adviser
- Web applications developer
Subjects available in this programme
- Academic English Studies and Linguistics
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Business Analytics
- Chinese
- Classical St & Ancient History
- Commercial Law
- Communication
- Communication (Specialisation)
- Criminology
- Drama
- Economics (BA)
- Economics (BCom)
- Education
- Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
- English
- European Studies
- Finance
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- German
- Greek
- History
- Information Systems
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Logic and Computation
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media, Film and Television
- Music
- Māori Studies
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Pacific Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Taxation
- TESOL
- Theological and Religious Studies
2020 entry requirements
Secondary school qualifications
If you’re joining us from secondary school, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this programme.
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.
Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
- QualificationNCEANational Certificate of Educational AchievementScore required210
- QualificationCIECambridge International ExaminationsScore required230
- QualificationIBInternational BaccalaureateScore required28
Tertiary qualifications
If you’ve studied at a tertiary institution, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
- Grade required GPA Grade Point Average 3.9 Calculate your Grade Point Average
- Grade required GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.9 Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent
Further requirements
You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
Transfer of Credit – You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
Summer School 20211 December 2020Semester One 20218 December 2020Semester Two 20214 July 2021
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Summer School | Starts – 6 January |
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| Ends – 19 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
| Ends – 29 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 27 July |
| Ends – 22 November |
| Summer School | Starts – 6 January |
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| Ends – 17 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
| Ends – 28 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 19 July |
| Ends – 15 November |