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 the second year of Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business degree. The UWA Business School is 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.
Important update: 2027 tuition fees will increase from 1 November 2026.
Accept your offer by 31 October 2026 and save up to AUD $2,000 in tuition fees. The amount you save varies depending on the UWA College course you have an offer for. See your course savings.
From 1 November 2026, tuition fees will increase. If you accept your offer by 31 October 2026, you'll pay the 2026 tuition fees as stated in your current offer letter. Any offers that haven't been accepted by then will be reissued with updated 2027 pricing.
Accept your offer today to lock in your 2026 tuition fees.
Additional savings with scholarships
You may also be eligible for a UWA College Success Scholarship worth up to AUD $12,000 towards your tuition fees. Learn more about eligibility and terms.
Key Information
- Core and elective units provide a broad overview of the business world, before you specialize in your major at UWA.
- Develop business-related vocabulary through integrated language skills.
- UWA College offers a range of teaching methods to help you adapt to studying in Australia.
- Units in 'Academic Conduct Essentials' and 'Indigenous Studies Essentials' prepare you for study at UWA.
- Students who pass the program will be awarded the Diploma in Commerce with 48 transferable credits to UWA.
- Units are based on existing UWA first-year units, providing the best preparation for entry to the second year of study at UWA.
The information on this page is subject to UWA College's terms and conditions.
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.English Language Requirements
IELTS overall 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
Don't meet our English language requirements. We offer an English language (ELICOS) course at UWA CELT that can be packaged with your UWA College pathway program. Learn more about UWA CELT English courses: https://www.intostudy.com/en/universities/the-university-of-western-australia/courses/language-and-communication-essentials
Course-specific study periods
This course is delivered continuously across two trimesters:
October intake
| Trimester | Study dates |
|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | 5th October 2026 – 29th January 2027 |
| Trimester 1 | 8th February 2027 – 28th May 2027 |
On successful completion, progress to your UWA undergraduate degree.
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
A$ 39,600.00
Accommodation (UWA College preferred providers)
A$ 380.00 - 34,320.00
Administration fee
A$ 350.00
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
A$ 365.00
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee
A$ 769.00 - 893.00
Learning resources
A$ 250.00 - 450.00
Lab fee
A$ 100.00 - 300.00
Airport pick-up (Optional)
A$ 170.00
Approximate cost
A$ 41,984.00 - 76,448.00
Important update: 2027 tuition fees will increase from 1 November 2026.
Accept your offer by 31 October 2026 and save up to AUD $2,000 in tuition fees. The amount you save varies depending on the UWA College course you have an offer for. See your course savings.
From 1 November 2026, tuition fees will increase. If you accept your offer by 31 October 2026, you'll pay the 2026 tuition fees as stated in your current offer letter. Any offers that haven't been accepted by then will be reissued with updated 2027 pricing.
Accept your offer today to lock in your 2026 tuition fees.
Additional savings with scholarships
You may also be eligible for a UWA College Success Scholarship worth up to AUD $12,000 towards your tuition fees. Learn more about eligibility and terms.
Program Components
You’ll need to earn a total of 54 credits to complete the 12-month program, or a total of 48 credits to complete the 8-month program.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 |
Elective 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 |
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= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableNote: For information specific to individual progressions, please refer The UWA Handbook
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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
