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 Business School, accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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.

Course Details

Diploma in Commerce

The University Of Western Australia

Age Requirement

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.

Academic Year 2025/26

6 October 2025 - 29 May 2026

Term 1: 6 October 2025 - 30 January 2026
Term 2: 9 February 2026 - 29 May 2026

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

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation. The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 January 2025–31 December 2025 and are for indicative purposes only.

Find out more about about UWA College's additional course-related fees.

Core units

Credit Units

Financial Accounting

6 Credit Units

Microeconomics: Prices and Markets

6 Credit Units

Professional and Academic Communications

6 Credit Units

Introduction to Marketing

6 Credit Units

Specialist units

Computational Thinking with Python

6 Credit Units

Macroeconomics: Prices and Markets

6 Credit Units

Introduction to Finance

6 Credit Units

Mathematics Fundamentals

6 Credit Units

Mathematics Foundations

6 Credit Units

Organizational Behavior

6 Credit Units

Management and Organizations

6 Credit Units

Consumer Behaviour

6 Credit Units

Economic and Business Statistics

6 Credit Units

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Business 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