University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

086359B

Related Careers

Bachelor of Economics

The Bachelor of Economics offers students the analytical and quantitative skills required for an in-depth understanding of key economic principles. The degree complements this knowledge with the option of majors across selected business disciplines. The course includes basic training in econometrics, macroeconomics, and microeconomics with an emphasis on practical policy. A capstone subject synthesises knowledge from game theory, experimental economics and industrial organisation to study policy-making in real-world settings.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
City	Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years	N/A	82.15

Campus

Duration

Fees

ATAR

City

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A

82.15

Structure

Students must complete 144 credit points made up of 24 subjects (11 core subjects (66 credit points), four economics elective subjects (24 credit points), a major or two sub-majors or a sub-major and four electives comprising eight subjects (48 credit points) and one business elective subject (6 credit points). The course can be completed in a minimum of three years of full-time or six years of part-time study.

Subjects

Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Business statistics
Econometrics
Economic policy
Market design
Game theory

Entry requirements

Australian Year 12 qualification, AQF Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level
mathematics and any two units of English are assumed knowledge. The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
or AE5: Pass
or PTE: 58-64
or CAE: 176-184.

Study Pathways

Students may apply for credit recognition in subjects in which they consider themselves eligible. Equivalence of subject matter is the main criterion for credit recognition in a subject successfully completed at another institution.