Program Overview

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Bachelor of Economics

Gain the powerful skills in economic reasoning and analysis required to understand and change the world.

Degree Overview

The Bachelor of Economics is a three-year full-time degree that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, theories, and models. The degree is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to analyze and solve complex economic problems, and to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing global economy.

Majors Available

• Economics
• Financial Economics

The Learning Experience

Students can pursue further studies at honours level, undertake a specialist master’s degree such as the Master of Economics, or complete a PhD. They can also choose to complete a generalist master’s degree such as the Master of Commerce or (after appropriate work experience) the Master of Business Administration.

Careers and Further Study

Employment prospects for economists are strong, and graduates can pursue careers as specialist economists in government and business, or as economic consultants, economic analysts, and policy advisers. Graduates have found employment in the Australian and State Treasuries, the Australian Reserve Bank, as well as in economic consultancies and major companies.

Entry Requirements

• Achieve an ATAR of 85
• Demonstrate English language competence
• Satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Student Fees: For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation.
• International Student Fees: Annual course fee (2025) - $47,600.00
• Scholarships: Available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership, and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Course Structure

You can choose to study one of two majors within the Bachelor of Economics:

• Economics (Extended Major)
• Financial Economics (Extended major)

Why Study Economics

• You'll study alongside the best students in the state and beyond
• You'll learn from internationally renowned specialists across diverse areas of research
• Our economics graduates are highly regarded among key employers including the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Productivity Commission, and the Treasury

Top 10 in Australia

UWA is ranked in the top 10 universities in Australia for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).

Put Theory into Practice

Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience.

Accreditation

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Economists, financial analysts, statisticians, management consultants, policy analysts, or investment advisors. Make yourself a top candidate for the best jobs in the government and the private sector with a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) degree. You'll receive extensive training in theoretical modelling, applied econometric and program evaluation techniques, mastery of data analysis software, and will produce an independent research thesis - skills and achievements highly attractive to employers engaged in data-driven activities.