Program Overview

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Bachelor of Economics / Advanced Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Economics / Advanced Science (Honours) is a double degree that combines economics studies with applied skills in science. This five-year program prepares students for the jobs of tomorrow by providing in-demand, transferable skills.

Program Details

• Commencing Terms: Term 1, 2, and 3
• Duration: 5 years
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (includes blended)
• Campus: Kensington
• Codes:
  • UAC code: Not specified
  • Program code: 3566
  • CRICOS code: K
• Total Units of Credit (UOC): 240

Entry Requirements

Entry to this degree is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or an equivalent rank derived from other qualifications.

• 2025 Lowest Selection Rank: 93.0
• 2025 A levels score: 15.0 (based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects)
• 2025 IB Diploma: 37.0 (entry criteria based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2025)
• 2025 Lowest ATAR: 82.05

Assumed Knowledge

• Mathematics Advanced
• For Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Hons): Mathematics Extension 1
• For Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons): Chemistry and one or more of Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on the chosen area of study)

Adjustment Factors

UNSW offers several adjustment factor schemes, including:

• HSC Plus: Rewards students for academic performance in relevant Year 12 subjects
• Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL): Recognises achievements in sport, academia, leadership, and music at an elite level
• Educational Access Scheme (EAS): Considers factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties, or attending a particular school that may have affected studies

Admission Pathways

• Gateway Admission Pathway: For students from Gateway schools or low-socioeconomic areas
• Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: Including Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS)

Progression Requirements

Entry into the Honours program in Science is subject to academic performance and progression requirements. Students may exit the Advanced Science (Honours) program with a B Science award if they are unsuccessful in applying for entry into Honours.

English Language Requirements

Students may be asked to provide evidence of English proficiency, which can be demonstrated through English language tests, prior study in the medium of English, or other qualifications.

International Direct Entry

Qualifications and direct entry requirements for international students, including:

• International ATAR: 89.0
• UNSW Foundation Studies GPA: 7.8
• Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels): 13.0 (based on the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 35.0 (entry criteria based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2026)

Program Structure

The double degree consists of:

• 96 units of credit from Economics, including introductory business core courses, economics core courses, economics electives, business electives, and an optional economics major
• 144 units of credit from Advanced Science (Honours), including two core research skills courses, one science major, an optional minor, one science honours specialisation, and science elective courses (if required)

Majors

• Economics majors:
  • Data Analytics and Econometrics
  • Economic Policy and Society
  • Macroeconomics and Financial Markets
• Advanced Science majors: Choose from 25 majors, including Advanced Physical Oceanography, Advanced Physics, Anatomy, Bioinformatics, Biology & Biodiversity, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Climate Systems Science, Earth Science, Ecology and Conservation, Genetics, Geography, Immunology, Marine and Coastal Science, Materials Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychology, and Statistics

Future Careers

Graduates with qualifications in economics and science have a bright career outlook, with opportunities in various industries, including:

• Economist
• Business consultant
• Economic forecaster
• Environmental consultant
• Investment banker
• Research scientist or laboratory technician
• Mathematician
• Statistical analyst

Fees and Scholarships

• 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $12,500 (for domestic students) and $56,500 (for international students)
• 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $64,000 (for domestic students) and $332,000 (for international students)
• UNSW awards over $83 million in scholarships each year, with various scholarships available for domestic and international students.