Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Economics
Learn how to question, analyse, model and predict human behaviour. UQ is one of a select few universities in Australia to offer the Bachelor of Economics. Our School of Economics is Queensland’s most experienced and largest, with more than 70 teaching and research staff. This degree will help you answer…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn how to question, analyse, model and predict human behaviour.
UQ is one of a select few universities in Australia to offer the Bachelor of Economics.
Our School of Economics is Queensland’s most experienced and largest, with more than 70 teaching and research staff.
This degree will help you answer questions such as:
How can economies protect themselves against climate change?
What are the benefits of free trade, and do economic sanctions work?
How can the government encourage innovation?
Initially, you’ll develop core economic skills through a set of compulsory courses. Then you’ll study either econometrics or how economics shapes areas such as public policy, business and industry, trade and the environment.
When you graduate, you’ll be in high demand. You could work as an analyst, adviser, consultant, economist or researcher in a huge range of industries.
Our past graduates have worked in areas including consulting, infrastructure, environmental management, international finance, investment and trade, natural resources, health, treasury and statistics.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
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
REQUIREMENTS
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) – Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic – Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE – A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES – Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
