Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint - Taxation

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. The BA/BCom usually takes four years to complete. 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 There are seven compulsory Stage I courses for the BCom component of your conjoint, after which you can focus on your chosen major(s). 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.You can study Taxation as a single major or as a double major alongside one of the other majors offered within the BCom (such as Accounting or Finance). You can also study towards the Bachelor of Commerce in Taxation as part of a conjoint degree programme in which you study for two degrees at once. Areas of study include: Finance and property law, Company law, Commercial contracts, Employment law, Financial statement analysis, Public economics, Modern investment theory and management, Taxation is also offered as an elective course in the Bachelor of Laws degree, designed for graduates who wish to become lawyers specialising in taxation.