Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Become a leader in shaping public policy and advise businesses and social enterprises on making informed decisions.
Economists analyse, evaluate and guide decision-making by individuals, businesses and government. They require future-focused skills of advanced quantitative analysis and critical thinking, grounded in contemporary research.

With our Bachelor of Economics (Honours), you’ll develop a comprehensive toolkit of problem-solving abilities. Learn to resolve social, behavioural and economic issues. Broaden your career prospects with a final-year, independent research thesis. Through internships and career development and research opportunities, you’ll graduate ready to take on a range of different careers.

The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is a specialised degree designed to advance your critical reasoning and research skills. With the inclusion of an Honours year, this degree suits anyone looking for a pathway into research or a competitive career edge.

Study key areas of economics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Explore factors that influence how markets, businesses, governments and social enterprises operate. Advance your analytical skills, giving you the confidence to use important valuable economic tools and techniques. Tailor your studies with economics elective courses in areas such as labour and public economics, international trade and finance, environment and development economics.

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.