Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Actuarial Science

About the course

In this double degree you will learn to apply your thinking in a commercial capacity and develop the skills required to solve complex problems, while developing a depth of expertise in actuarial science. This gives you a unique skill set. For example, actuarial science provides the foundational understanding of finance and economics, but combined with majors in economics or finance you will have substantive knowledge across all three. Actuarial science will prepare you for a career as an actuary.

Career outcome

Students in the double degree course achieve the Course Outcomes of the two partner courses. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit assistant, banking, and financial services entry roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)