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James Cook University (JCU)

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Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Economists are key professionals in public policy development and in the finance and banking sector. The demand for economists in Australia and internationally is growing in both the private and public sectors. Honours study increases your career prospects and demonstrates the ability to study independently. The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) involves one year of study (full-time), and has a focus on research and research training.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
085382M
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$30,400 per year / $30,400 total

About this course

The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is an undergraduate degree consisting of 24 credit points, taught in English, which normally takes one year of full-time study. Admission is usually based on the successful completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in Economics. Students undertake research training and complete a research thesis in a chosen area of Economics. The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is located at Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Entry requirements

As well as having studied the subjects listed in the prerequisites for this course, you must also meet necessary minimum academic entry scores and requirements.Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. If you meet the academic requirements for a course, but not the minimum English requirements, you will be given the opportunity to take an English program to improve your skills in addition to an offer to study a degree at JCU. The JCU degree offer will be conditional upon the student gaining a certain grade in their English program. This combination of courses is called a packaged offer.

Study locations

Townsville