Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelors of Economics / Laws (Honours) is a dual program that combines the study of economics and law, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of both fields. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in a wide range of careers, including public policy, government, private enterprise, and more.

Program Details

• Duration: 5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
• Location: St Lucia
• Program Code: 2469
• AQF: Level 8
• CRICOS Code: Not specified
• Entry Score Threshold: ATAR / Rank: 97.5, IB: 41.75
• Fees:
  • Domestic: $17,400 (2026)
  • International: AUD $54,096 (2026)
• Scholarships: Available, with over 100 scholarships offered

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: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) with General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C) and Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
• English Language Requirements: IELTS overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7; reading 6; listening 6, or equivalent
• Student Visas: International students are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500)

How to Apply

• Applying Online: Submit application to UQ or through an approved UQ agent
• QTAC Code: Not specified
• Important Dates: Check QTAC website for closing dates; UQ closing dates are June 30 for Semester 2 and November 30 for Semester 1
• 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 this program can pursue a wide range of careers, including:

• Economic consultant
• Investment analyst
• Trade finance operations officer
• Urban economist
• Quantitative analyst
• Solicitor
• Community laws officer
• Company secretary
• Judge’s associate
• Defence force and military lawyer

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
• Market Research Society of Australia
• Bar Association of Queensland
• Queensland Law Society
• Securities Institute of Australia

Program Accreditation

The Bachelors of Economics / Laws (Honours) is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board.