Bachelor of Economics – Financial Economics
Bachelor of Economics – Financial Economics
Combine an economic understanding of money and banking, with a practical knowledge of how financial markets operate, at both a local and global level. You’ll develop your quantitative data analytic skills with the software and technology available in our world-class Rosemarie Nathanson Financial Markets Trading Room and engage in an…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Combine an economic understanding of money and banking, with a practical knowledge of how financial markets operate, at both a local and global level. You’ll develop your quantitative data analytic skills with the software and technology available in our world-class Rosemarie Nathanson Financial Markets Trading Room and engage in an internship with a private or public organisation.
The Financial Economics Extended Major is unique to WA and sits within our Bachelor of Economics degree. You’ll learn core microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, as well as develop an understanding of the important role that money and banking play in an economy. This major covers economics, banking in theory and practice, international finance, and how money, banking and financial markets operate.
Throughout the major, you’ll gain quantitative data analytic skills using our world-class Trading Room. Through developing skills using software and technology found in large modern financial institutions, you’ll be highly valued by employers upon graduation. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake an internship with a private or public organisation, or through an industry-based project unit.
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Why study this course?
You’ll develop knowledge in a unique combination of economics and finance that focuses specifically on how money, banking and financial markets operate.
You’ll be taught by global leaders in their field who will provide you with the latest research and knowledge.
Your learning will be supported by world-class facilities such as our Trading Room, which has the latest software and technology used by all modern financial institutions.
You’ll learn to
demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of banking, financial and economic theories and applications.
apply qualitative and quantitative economic techniques to evaluate key information on money, banking and financial issues to inform effective decision-making.
communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately to a variety of stakeholders across a range of banking, financial and economic contexts.
demonstrate an awareness of, and sensitivity to a variety of social and economic perspectives.
apply your theoretical learning to industry-related projects, either through an internship with an organisation, or through an industry-based project in your final year of study.
Career Pathways
This Extended Major is designed for students who seek to become professional economists and pursue careers as economic consultants, economic and financial analysts, and specialist economists in government, business, banking and other financial institutions. UWA Economics graduates have built careers in the Australian and State Treasuries, the Australian Reserve Bank, as well as in economic consultancies, major companies, banks and large financial institutions.
Further Study
Financial Economics graduates may choose to pursue the following further study opportunities.
Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
Master of Economics
Master of Applied Finance
Master of Business Analytics
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
