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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelor of Economics

  • Bachelor

Become one of the highest paid graduates in Australia by learning how to question, analyse, model and predict human behaviour.Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
2029, 001948F
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$42,272 per year / $126,816 total

About this course

UQ is one of a select few universities in Australia to offer the Bachelor of Economics.

Our School of Economics is Queensland's most experienced and largest, with more than 70 teaching and research staff.

This degree will help you answer questions such as:

  • How can economies protect themselves against climate change?
  • What are the benefits of free trade, and do economic sanctions work?
  • How can the government encourage innovation?

Initially, you'll develop core economic skills through a set of compulsory courses. Then you will study either econometrics or how economics shapes areas such as public policy, business and industry, trade and the environment.

When you graduate, you'll be in high demand. You could work as an analyst, adviser, consultant, economist or researcher in a huge range of industries.

Our past graduates have worked in areas including consulting, infrastructure, environmental management, international finance, investment and trade, natural resources, health, treasury and statistics.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Study at the only institution in Queensland to offer the Bachelor of Economics.
  • Benefit from a research-intensive focus that ensures content is engaging and relevant today and into the future.
  • Develop a range of statistical and analytical tools you can use to solve policy and decision-making challenges.
  • UQ economics graduates: 76.9% were employed full time four months after completing their course. Good Universities Guide 2018

2 in Australia for business and economics

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for economics and econometrics

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Economic consultant
  • Investment analyst
  • Business development manager
  • Regulatory affairs officer
  • Economic analyst
  • Industry engagement manager
  • Business analyst
  • International trade manager
  • Policy analyst
  • Energy and resource economist