TOP 5 in Australia

Ranked top five in the Australia for Economics by the 2020 QS World Rankings by Subject, you will study one of Australia’s leading economics degrees from world-renowned experts and researchers.

This degree is ranked in the top four undergraduate economics courses in Australia.*

*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2019

The program introduces you to a diverse, fascinating discipline that addresses a range of big issues in modern life and plays a central role in shaping the broad framework of society at every level. It provides undergraduate training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics, econometrics and financial economics.

Although primarily interested in explaining the behaviour of individuals, economics also addresses the collective behaviour of businesses and industries, governments and countries, and the globe as a whole. The discipline is crucial to understanding and solving the major problems and challenges the world faces today, such as global warming, poverty, development, and recession.

The Bachelor of Economics requires you to complete a core major from one of the following areas:

• Economics
• Econometrics
• Financial Economics
• Environmental, Agricultural and Resource Economics.

A minor or second major can be taken from the core majors or from the University's shared pool. You may choose to study a related area, such as commerce or marketing, or pursue knowledge in another field of study.

• Accountant
• Banker
• Business consultant
• Business information systems analyst
• Economic analyst, economist
• Financial manager
• Human resource manager
• Industrial relations specialist
• Researcher
• Social policy adviser