Selection Rank (International): 70
International Baccalaureate (IB): 24
IELTS: Overall 6.5, Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6
TOEFL: Overall 79, Reading 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21
Pearson: Overall 58, Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50
C1 Advanced: Overall 176, Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169
Connect with your world
Economists study the world through the analysis of decision-making in households, businesses and broader society. They examine details and put pieces together, always striving to understand the ‘big picture’.
Armed with these insights, economists can give expert advice on business strategy, understand the background behind the news, influence public policy for a better world, and make informed personal financial decisions.
What will you do
Our Bachelor of Economics sets you up to understand and shape our economy's future. You will:
learn how to break down complex issues into resolvable questions
discover advanced techniques for analysing and managing data
study how maths and statistics are applied to economics
explore matters relating to the growth and stability of the whole economic system
investigate social issues such as inequality, housing affordability, environmental management and depleting natural resources.
There are also opportunities for professional internships in Adelaide, other Australian cities and overseas.
Where could it take you
Economics graduates go on to all sorts of exciting careers. You might be a high-stakes stockbroker, banker, or financial planner, a data analyst in a government agency or health economist with a pharmaceutical group. You could be a demand planner in a big wine company. Perhaps you’ll end up working in journalism, foreign affairs or mobile game development.
CRICOS: 002790D
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Degree Structure
Areas of Specialisation
In addition to the core studies for the Bachelor of Economics, a second major may be taken from the following:
Financial Economics
Public Policy
International Economic Development.
A minor in Financial Services is also available.
Example Study Plan
Indicative Study Plan
Year Level 1
Core courses,
ECON 1012: Principles of Economics I
ECON 1008: Data Analytics I
ECON 1005: Introduction to Mathematical Economics I or ECON 1010: Mathematical Economics I or approved Economics Level I mathematics course *
ECON 1002: Australia in the Global Economy I or ECON 1009 International Financial Institutions & Markets I or ECON 1013 Using Big Data for Economic and Social Problems I
Electives, Four level 1 electives not already taken and chosen from:
ECON 1002: Australia in the Global Economy I
ECON 1009: International Financial Institutions and Markets I
ECON 1010: Mathematical Economics I
ECON 1013: Using Big Data for Economic and Social Problems I
Year Level 2
Core courses,
ECON 2507: Intermediate Macroeconomics II
ECON 2513: Global Economic History II
ECON 2514: Managerial Economics II
ECON 2515: Intermediate Applied Econometrics II
Electives, Four level II electives not already taken and chosen from:
ECON 2500: International Trade and Investment Policy II
ECON 2502: East Asian Economies II
ECON 2508: Financial Economics II
ECON 2511: Behavioural Economics II
Courses from other disciplines offered within the University
Year Level 3
Core courses,
ECON 3525: Economic Policy Analysis III
ECON 3530: Applied Econometrics III
Plus two Level III courses from the Economics courses:
ECON 3500: Resource and Environmental Economics
ECON 3501: Development Economics III
ECON 3503: Game Theory III
ECON 3506: International Trade III
ECON 3508: Public Economics III
ECON 3510: International Finance III
ECON 3511: Money, Banking and Financial Markets III
ECON 3519: Advanced Mathematical Economics III
ECON 3528: Human Resources Economics III
Electives, Four level III electives from the Economics courses or from other disciplines offered within the University, including the following (subject to availability and approval):
PROF 3500: Undergraduate Professions Internship
PROF 3501: Undergraduate Professions Internship Overseas
Business Consultant, Economic Researcher, Economist, Export / Import trade, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, International Government and Trade Policy Adviser, International Trade or Business Analyst, Banker, Business Analyst, Business Data Analyst, Commodities or Futures Trader, Diplomatic corps, Project Officer, Public Servant, Foreign Affairs, Business Manager, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, Health Economist, Humanitarian / Aid Worker, Industrial Organiser, International Development Worker.
Overseas student health cover: $609 per year
