Bachelor of Economics

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:

• Administration
• Central banking
• Commercial consulting
• Commercial banking
• Local government
• Management
• Market research
• Merchant banking
• Political advisory and research roles
• Stockbroking
• Teaching

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.

Higher education

• Completed UTAS University Preparation Program or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian University; OR
• Completed course at Diploma level or above at any Australian higher education provider (or equivalent overseas qualification); OR
• Partially completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or have partially completed an equivalent overseas qualification).

Applicant must have completed the equivalent of at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.

Secondary education

This course uses ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.

VET studies

Completed Certificate IV or above. Applications on the basis of work or life experience.

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.

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
    • 4 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
    • 4 UTAS electives
• Year 3. 8 subjects in third year including:
  • A choice between 2 majors:
  • Society and Environment
  • Industry, Policy and Business Strategy
  • 4 UTAS electives