OVERVIEW
You’ll learn the fundamental principles of economics and how to critique them. The level of analytical thinking encouraged in the degree will help you interpret the world on a deeper level as you study the behaviour of businesses and industries, governments and countries, and the globe as a whole.
Who is it for?
Problem solvers keen to understand how economics is crucial to creating unique solutions to the major problems and challenges the world faces today, such as global warming, poverty, development, and recession.
Career paths
Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:
- Accountant
- Banker
- Business consultant
- Business information systems analyst
- Economic analyst, economist
- Financial manager
- Human resource manager
- Industrial relations specialist
- Researcher
- Social policy adviser
What you’ll study
The Bachelor of Economics is an undergraduate liberal studies degree that focuses on key skills to work in fields such as the financial and banking sectors, leading policy institutions and NGOs, the commodities and futures markets, financial journalism, business and consulting.
You will complete units from the Shared Pool that are part of Economics, the Business School, Science or Engineering. You will then complete a program in Economics and you will add breadth to your degree by completing a second major or minor from the disciplinary pool or the shared pool.
Additionally, you will take units from the Open Learning Environment, and any elective units as needed to make up the required credit points for the course.
- ?Econometrics
- Economics
- Environmental, Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Financial Economics
Why study with us?
Graduates in high demand
Our graduates are highly sought after, with our alumni including leaders in the Reserve Bank, the Treasury and other government departments, international agencies, financial institutions and NGOs.
Discover your passion
Follow your interests with 100+ study areas in the shared pool of majors and minors. Broaden your skills and acquire multidisciplinary expertise in a second field that sits outside your primary degree.
Job-ready experience
Gain real-world experience through internships and work placements. Work with leading business, community and government organisations on interdisciplinary projects that will expand your networks and help you get job-ready. We have partnered with more than 60 organisations in Australia and internationally, including Adobe, IMB, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Subaru and Telstra.
Supercharge your degree
Combine a bachelor’s degree with the Bachelor of Advanced Studies and graduate with two degrees which will help set you apart when you enter the competitive job market. Extend your knowledge with advanced coursework and projects, develop specialist skills and pursue all your passions.
Go on international exchange
We have the largest student exchange and study abroad program in Australia. We’ve partnered with over 250 universities in more than 40 countries to give you access to global opportunities that will broaden your horizons.
