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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Financial Economics

  • Non-Award

Learn how money, banking and financial markets operate at the local and global level. Combine an economic understanding of money and banking, with a practical knowledge of how financial markets operate, at both a local and global level.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-FINEC
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Financial Economics Extended Major is unique to WA and sits within our Bachelor of Economics degree. This major has been designed specifically for students who wish to combine an economic understanding of money and banking, with a practical knowledge of how financial markets operate, at both a domestic and global level. You'll learn core microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, as well as develop an understanding of the important role that money and banking play in an economy. Course content will cover monetary economics, banking in theory and practice, international finance, and how money, banking and financial markets operate. Coupled with developing deep knowledge of money, banking and financial markets, you'll also develop your quantitative data analytic skills which are highly sought-after by employers. You'll gain expertise using our world-class Trading Room, developing skills using the software and technology found in large modern financial institutions. Towards the end of your degree, you'll gain valuable practical skills by either undertaking an internship with a private or public organisation, or through an industry-based project unit. This major is ideal for student's looking for a career in central banking, or in the private financial sector.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 82.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 288
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 336
Trinity College Foundation
  • 320
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 70
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 64
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 85
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 82.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 288
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 336
Trinity College Foundation
  • 320
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 70
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 64
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 85
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways
This Extended Major is designed for students who seek to become professional economists and pursue careers as economic consultants, economic and financial analysts, and specialist economists in government, business, banking and other financial institutions. UWA Economics graduates have built careers in the Australian and State Treasuries, the Australian Reserve Bank, as well as in economic consultancies, major companies, banks and large financial institutions.
Career Pathways
Further Study

Financial Economics graduates may choose to pursue the following further study opportunities.

Further Study
Postgraduate study at UWA
Master of Economics
Master of Economics

Be at the forefront of economic research and decision making in the government or private sectors.

Course structure

Level 1
Core

Take all units (24 points):

Bridging

Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete ECON1111.

Level 2
Core

Take all units (30 points):

Level 3

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
70.8%
Overall satisfaction
74.7%
Skill scale
49.7%
Teaching scale
67.5%
Employed full-time
$58k
Average salary
Data source

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