Bachelor of Economics

Economics graduates work in a broad range of occupations and industries, often beyond the discipline of economics itself, and are highly sought after by employers who value their economic literacy and analytical skills.

Our Bachelor of Economics gives you both job-specific and transferrable skills. You can enter the workforce in a wide variety of careers where you want to make a difference including International Development, Health, Environment, Business, Banking, Finance, Public Policy, Inter-Governmental Affairs, and Diplomacy.

Here are some of the careers projected to grow into 2026*:

• Management and Organisation Analysts: 32.2%
• Research and Development Managers: 23.8%
• Policy and Planning Managers: 5.7%

Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2022 and projections to 2026.

Professional recognition

The Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE) at the University of Tasmania has been accredited by AACSB International, the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

Higher education via OUA

Successful completion of any 4 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified

Higher education

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Successful completion of 2 undergraduate subjects (2 x 12.5cp minimum) within an Associate Degree level course or higher OR
• Completed DUS (Diploma of University Studies) any pathway or equivalent OR
• Completed UPP (University Preparation Program) or equivalent.

Secondary education

ATAR: 65 or higher

VET studies

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Successful completion of certificate IV or higher

Work and Life

Domestic Applicants with work and life experience:

If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have extensive or sustained work experience.

The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here. https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning

Be rewarded in the workplace with real-world learning

The Bachelor of Economics at the University of Tasmania builds individual capacity for economic thought, and the ability to apply this mindset to solving problems faced by industry, government, and society at local, national, and global levels. 

Our graduates will have the ability to synthesise information and build empirically valid models to support economic decision making. They will acquire skills to frame problems through an economics lens, to critically analyse data of relevance, and to generate knowledge and innovative evidence-based recommendations to support policy and practice.

Our Bachelor of Economics offers a pathway to major in in either Industry, Policy and Business Strategy, or Society and Environment. Both teach you how to better understand the world around you.

Graduating, you’ll be able to frame problems through an economics lens, to critically analyse data, and to generate knowledge and innovative recommendations that inform policy and practice. You’ll develop these skills though real-world learning experiences like corporate internships, report writing, multidisciplinary teamwork, and industry case studies.

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended. If students are undertaking part-time study, we recommend that students complete all first year compulsory subjects prior to completing elective subjects to maximise success.

• Year 1. 8 Subjects in first year including:
  • 4 Core subjects:
    • TAS-BEA106 Introduction to Behavioural Economics
    • TAS-BEA111 Introduction to Markets and the Economy
    • TAS-BEA121 Economic Policy in Action
    • TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business
  • 2 Subjects from one of the 2 majors:
    • Society and Environment
      • TAS-BEA102 Economics of Social Issues
      • TAS-BEA103 Ecosystem Services
    • Industry, Policy and Business Strategy
      • TAS-BEA104 Game Theory for Business and Social Sciences
      • TAS-BEA105 International Economics
  • 2 UTAS electives

• Year 2. 8 Subjects in second year including:
  • 4 Core subjects:
    • TAS-BEA200 Public Policy and Welfare
    • TAS-BEA206 Evaluating Alternatives
    • TAS-BEA220 Growth and Development
    • TAS-BEA242 Introduction to Econometrics
  • 2 Subjects from one of the 2 majors:
    • Society and Environment
      • TAS-BEA203 Behavioural and Experimental Economics
      • TAS-BEA207 Natural Resource Economics
    • Industry, Policy and Business Strategy
      • TAS-BEA203 Behavioural and Experimental Economics
      • TAS-BEA205 Economics of Business Strategy
  • 2 UTAS electives



• Year 3. 8 Subjects in third year including:
  • 4 Subjects from one of the 2 majors:
    • Society and Environment
      • TAS-BEA311 Economics of Health and Wellbeing
      • TAS-BEA313 Energy Economics and Policy
      • TAS-BEA316 Economics of Place: Culture, Communities and Opportunities
      • TAS-BEA317 Regional Development in a Global Context
    • Industry, Policy and Business Strategy
      • TAS-BEA310 Agriculture and Food Economics
      • TAS-BEA313 Energy Economics and Policy
      • TAS-BEA320 Monetary and Fiscal Policy
      • TAS-BEA342 Forecasting for Economic Decision-Making
  • 4 UTAS electives

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 24 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 3-7 years from commencement.