Bachelor
Combine two powerful degrees from a top-ranking university and be equipped to make fundamental changes in the world.
Combine two powerful degrees from a top-ranking university and be equipped to make fundamental changes in the world. Plus, you'll attend UNSW Business, the #1 ranked business school in Australia*, leading the way in career impact, quality and reputation.
Economics is an influential social science that explores human behaviour and decision-making. Economists focus on the roles of incentives, resource constraints, laws, customs and institutions. In the Bachelor of Economics at UNSW, you'll explore how the decisions of institutions and individuals interact to determine innovative outcomes for the economy and society.
In the Bachelor of Science degree, you'll choose from 27 majors across the physical, natural and human sciences. You'll have the flexibility to explore the areas of science you're passionate about and design a distinctive degree to fulfil your goals.
Both courses equip you with highly transferable analytical, logical and critical thinking skills. These skills can be applied across diverse industries and sectors across the globe. At the same time, your unique expertise in your distinct disciplines will open you to outstanding career options. You'll graduate with the confidence to be ready for a career that makes a difference.
*AFR BOSS 2023 Best Business School Rankings
Build a degree around your passions and aspirations
University is a time to discover your interests and explore the wide range of opportunities waiting for you after graduation. This double degree allows you to carve out your own unique skill set across science and economics.
As part of your science degree, you'll choose from 27 majors, giving you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your goals. In your economics degree, you'll choose from three distinct majors, with the option to combine this with further electives and minors.
Double your employability and multiply your opportunities
Combine your interests and gain a competitive advantage in the graduate job market with this globally recognised double degree. By approaching your studies with the added perspective of a second discipline, you'll develop a richer understanding of your subject matter and graduate with a specialised skill set that will set you apart.
Explore your career possibilities through real-world experiences
Take advantage of our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Research Integrated Learning (RIL) opportunities to explore potential career paths. These experiences allow you to apply your skills in a professional context and learn alongside world-leading academics. The Bachelor of Economics offers opportunities for internships, group consulting projects and global practicums. On the science side, you'll have for-credit work placements and research internships.
Increase your career prospects through industry connections
UNSW Economics graduates are keenly sought after by policymakers at all levels of government, private sector employers, not-for-profits, and international organisations. You'll benefit from strong industry connections with exclusive access to our Career Accelerator program, mentoring and internship opportunities, and diverse student-led societies.
Feel secure, knowing you're learning from highly rated schools. UNSW Business is ranked the #1 business school in Australia*, and our School of Economics ranks in the global top 40 for Economics and Econometrics** (and received the top research rating by the ERA in Economic Theory, Applied Economics and Econometrics).
UNSW Science has eight study areas ranked in the top 50 globally**, including psychology (#30), environmental sciences (#33) and earth and marine sciences (#33).
**QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
At UNSW, we balance theoretical and hands-on learning to prepare students to hit the ground running after graduation. For that reason, UNSW was named the 'AFR Most Employable University' at the 2024 Top 100 Future Leaders Awards.
We've built hands-on learning and research experiences into both degrees to ensure you have the tools to thrive in your future career. You can join the STEM Career Launchpad - an extra-curricular program that helps you prepare for your career, explore different STEM careers and expand your professional network.
Plus, you'll have access to dozens of professional development opportunities and be able to leverage our 400+ industry connections and research partners to start building your own professional network.
At UNSW, you'll join a cohort of passionate students, academics and professionals, all working together to shape a better future. From peer mentoring and student support services to the 300+ clubs and societies across UNSW, you'll connect with open-minded students whose perspectives will expand your worldview.
Entry to this degree is based on your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or an equivalent rank derived from the following:
At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Mathematics Advanced and Chemistry plus one or more of Biology, Earth & Environmental Science, Physics or Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study).
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our future student advisors to discuss your path to UNSW.
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students in Years 11 and 12 who attend Gateway schools. It significantly adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides you with an early conditional offer to UNSW.
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
| Qualifications | Direct entry requirement |
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International ATAR
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86
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| UNSW Foundation Studies GPA |
7.6
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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12
All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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32
Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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1220
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies. |
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Please contact us for direct entry requirements.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
The explosion of technology and data in the 21st century has propelled the demand for science and technology skills. In Australia, the demand for qualified professionals in STEM is steadily growing, making science one of the most valuable degrees in Australia and abroad.
Combined with economics, your double degree will equip you with transferrable, in-demand skills in analysis, statistics, critical thinking and communication that you can apply in almost any industry. Graduates of both programs are renowned by employers and have successful careers across the private sector, financial and scientific institutions, and government departments.
Explore our study areas below to discover the range of potential career paths available across the fields of economics and science.
Take your Economics studies to the next level with an additional one-year Honours degree, where you'll gain advanced knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of business. You'll have the opportunity to be mentored by top-tier researchers and work on industry relevant projects while undertaking a significant research thesis. Graduate with advanced knowledge, analytical, problem-solving and research skills that are highly sought after in business and government. Learn more about Economics Honours.