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Overview

The Bachelor of Economics program at the University of Queensland is designed to equip students with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand and analyze economic systems, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems. The program focuses on the study of how individuals, businesses, governments, and societies make decisions and how these decisions impact the economy.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years (or part-time equivalent)
• Location: St Lucia
• Program Code: 2467
• AQF Level: 7
• Dual Programs Available: Yes
• Admission Schemes Available: Yes
• Scholarships Available: Yes

Majors

The program offers four majors:

• Economics and Public Policy: This major focuses on the analytical tools needed to design and evaluate public policies, with core courses examining public finance and regulatory economics.
• Economics of Strategy and Behaviour: This major equips students to work as consultants and leaders in the private sector, applying advanced economic insights to analyze problems and create solutions.
• International and Financial Economics: This major focuses on the economic aspects of financial systems in a globalized world, studying banking and international trade theories.
• Quantitative Analysis: This major helps students make better decisions by learning about the methods economists use to measure, analyze, predict, and model economic scenarios.

Entry Requirements

• Prerequisites: General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C) and Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Minimum Entry Score: ATAR / Rank: 84, IB: 32
• English Language Requirements: IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative Annual Fee: Approximately $17,180 (2026)
• International Student Fee: AUD $54,096 (2026)
• Government Assistance: Available for domestic students
• Financial Aid: Available for international students
• Scholarships: More than 100 scholarships available

How to Apply

• Applying Online: Submit application to UQ or use an approved UQ agent
• QTAC Code: Not specified
• Important Dates: Check QTAC website for closing dates
• Admissions Schemes: Available to improve chances of getting a place at UQ
• Pathway Options: Available for students who do not meet entry requirements

Career Possibilities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Economics program can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Economic consultant
• Investment analyst
• Business development manager
• Regulatory affairs officer
• Economic analyst
• Industry engagement manager
• Business analyst
• International trade manager
• Policy analyst
• Energy and resource economist

Professional Memberships

Graduates may be eligible for memberships with professional organizations, including:

• Australian Computer Society
• Australian Human Resources Institute
• Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
• Australian Institute of Management
• Australian Marketing Institute
• Economic Society of Australia
• Financial Services Institute of Australasia
• Market Research Society of Australia
• Securities Institute of Australia

Student Testimonials

• "The field of economics is one that directly speaks to those who make decisions for the population. If we can provide a voice strong enough to those who will listen, then we can be a voice for change." - Jackson Daylight, Graduate, Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Economics
• "The best things about the Bachelor of Economics would be the practicality and the versatility – how it further prepares us to be analytical individuals ready for the corporate world." - Ivory Law, Graduate, Bachelor of Economics
• "Learning tools like R Studio in my economics courses have been crucial, helping me gain technical skills that I’ve applied during my internships." - Rahma Azahra Raditya, Graduate, Bachelor of Economics

Events and Stories

• ATAR Advice Online Event: 18 December
• Institute of Modern Languages High School Enrichment Program: 12 January
• UQ Open Day: 1 August
• What Can You Do with an Economics Degree?: 14-minute read
• Why Study Economics?: 5-minute read
• Economics Jobs for Human Connection and Impact: 4-minute read

University Information

• University of Queensland: A leading Australian university
• CRICOS Code: 00025B
• TEQSA: PRV12080
• ABN: Not specified
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