Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) is a program designed for students interested in becoming analysts, advisers, or economists in the public or private sector. This major focuses on understanding issues related to business, markets, trade, governments, globalization, health, development, and the environment.

Program Details

• The program involves research in the chosen area of interest and advanced-level coursework in theoretical and applied microeconomics and macroeconomics, including econometrics.
• Students will undertake a range of courses, including:
  • Microeconomics for Honours
  • Macroeconomics for Honours
  • Econometrics for Honours
  • Economics Honours Thesis

Career Possibilities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) can pursue careers as:

• Economist
• Investment analyst
• Economic consultant
• Policy analyst
• Research analyst
• Economic researcher

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including:

• Advanced microeconomics
• Advanced macroeconomics
• Econometrics

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based on meeting the entry requirements, which include:

• Reviewing entry requirements
• Reviewing admission schemes
• Considering pathway options
• Reviewing fees and financial support
• Checking credit eligibility
• Submitting an application
• Responding to the offer
• Getting ready for the University of Queensland (UQ)

University Life

The University of Queensland offers a range of support services and resources to help students adjust to university life, including:

• Adjusting to UQ
• Living in Queensland
• Getting prepared to come to Australia
• Campuses and research sites
• Enhance your employability

Why Choose UQ

The University of Queensland is ranked:

• 65 in the world for business and economics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)
• 1 in Queensland for economics and econometrics (QS World University Rankings 2025)

Events and Stories

The university hosts various events and publishes stories related to the program, including:

• InspireU Gatton experience day
• Queensland Biology Winter School, Year 12
• International Baccalaureate Research Skills Program
• Why study the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics?
• Why study economics?
• The UQ graduate forging a successful career in finance

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