Undergraduate TAS-ECO-DEG-2022

Bachelor of Economics

Gain a competitive advantage with an economics degree

Unlock careers in business and the broader community. Grow your mindset to solve problems faced by industry, government, and society. This degree teaches you the foundation principles in economic theory plus a specialisation of your choice.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

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Price

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$37,660

Study method

100% Online

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100% online

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Yes

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Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2022

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

2022

Degree structure

Core subjects

Major subjects

Elective subjects

Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Collect, analyse and interpret data combined with the application of a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of economics to make evidence-based decisions.
Communicate economic reasoning, knowledge, ideas and empirical evidence in ways appropriate to the audience, purpose and context.
Critically evaluate economic problems and assess policy issues, using a broad range of economic tools.
Collaboratively interact with peers to reflect on ethical issues and the potential differential impacts of economic policies across local, national or international economies.

Career opportunities

Good economic management helps improve the overall living standards of a society, so a Bachelor of Economics is a sought-after qualification, and highly respected by employers.

A depth of understanding in a particular discipline allows you to pursue a focused career, but an economics qualification also provides an excellent generalist degree for many graduate positions. Irrespective of your chosen career path a knowledge of economics gives you a competitive advantage.

As well as understanding the fundamentals of economics, you’ll develop workplace skills such as critical thinking, strategic analysis and measured decision-making.

As a Bachelor of Economics graduate, you will have access to a diverse range of career opportunities. These include:

Professional recognition

There are no professional bodies in the economics discipline. While undertaking the Bachelor of Economics degree, students can apply to become special members of the Economics Society of Australia.

Students completing a Bachelor of Economics with a Finance major meet the academic entry requirements to seek membership of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance.

Entry requirements

Higher education via OUA

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

Higher education

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

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

Credit for previous study or work

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

Description

With a Bachelor of Economics, you will develop a detailed understanding of how decisions are made by individuals, firms, and governments through analysis of micro and macro economic environments for business and the broader community.

Degree structure details

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 16 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 3-7 years from commencement.

Easy apply

You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.

Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps. This degree also allows you to get started with Open access.

Select ‘Apply now’

Choose subjects to begin your application. You can choose 1 or 2 subjects to start.

Choose how you want to start

You can apply for the full degree or if you want to start with Open access, enrol into the subjects using the ‘Single subjects’ option.

You can apply for the degree later and the subjects may be credited towards the degree.

Complete your details

Provide your details and select a funding option. You can pay up-front or apply for government funding in your application.

Open access

This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.

There’s more than one way to get a degree. Open access allows you to start with single subjects as a way into eligible degrees, regardless of your study history.

Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.

The best part? You can enrol and get started with single subjects now.