The University of Newcastle College of International Education (CIE) provides tailored pathway programs that help international students transition into undergraduate degrees at the University of Newcastle in Australia. Its Degree Transfer Extended pathways — like Extended Commerce — are designed for students who need extra academic or English preparation before moving into the second year of a bachelor’s degree.

 

The College is part of the Newcastle university system and operates from the modern NUspace City Campus in Newcastle, NSW, Australia, with access to university facilities, libraries and transport links.

 

Why Study Degree Transfer Extended – Commerce?

• Bridging to Year 2: This program provides the same academic content as the standard Degree Transfer Commerce program plus an extra bridging trimester, giving students better preparation in academic skills and commerce fundamentals before Year 1 content begins.
• Smooth transition: The extra trimester offers dedicated support services — ideal for students who need more academic or English foundation before starting full university coursework.
• Recognised pathway: Completion enables direct entry to Year 2 of a range of commerce/business degrees at the University of Newcastle without needing further English tests (e.g., IELTS) for progression.
• City campus experience: You study at a state-of-the-art business school campus right in Newcastle city centre, with light rail and free campus shuttles to university facilities.

 

Subjects / Programme Structure

Trimester 1 — Bridging Courses (non-credit)

These courses build foundational knowledge and skills:

• Academic English

• Accounting

• Economics

• Commercial Law Fundamentals

• Statistics

 

Semesters 2 & 3 — Core Courses (credit)

These mirror the first year of commerce at the University of Newcastle and include:

• ACFI1001 Accounting for Decision Makers

• ACFI1002 Accounting Practice

• ACFI1003 Introduction to Finance

• ECON1001 Microeconomics for Business Decisions

• ECON1002 Macroeconomics in the Global Economy

• LEGL1001 Foundations of Law

• MNGT1001 Introduction to Management

• Academic English A & B

• STAT1060 Business Decision Making

 

Disciplines / Specialisations Offered

Successful completion and progression allow entry into Year 2 of these University of Newcastle degrees:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Economics)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
• Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Business Analytics

 

Highlights & Benefits

• Extra support trimester for academic and English strengthening before core study.
• Access to modern NUspace facilities and full university resources.
• Smooth progression to Year 2 of commerce or business analytics degrees.
• Hands-on commerce education mirroring university curriculum with added support

 

Career Outcomes

While this pathway itself doesn’t lead directly to a job, it supports your progression into a full bachelor’s degree that can open career pathways such as:

• Accountant or Finance Analyst
• Business Manager or Consultant
• Economist or Market Analyst
• Business Analytics Specialist
• Management or HR Roles

 

Visa Requirements

International students must obtain an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) to study this full-time on-campus program. Key elements include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from CIE
• Proof of adequate funds for tuition and living costs
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Valid passport and other supporting documents

 

Latest Updates & Requirements

• Program runs with March/April and October/September intakes each year.
• Includes an extra bridging trimester before the main degree content to support academic and English readiness.
• Students study the same core units as first-year commerce with additional preparatory support.