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Bachelor of Economics
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Bachelor
Duration
3 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 314141
2009
ATAR
70.45
- Program Outline
Economics puts the pieces the together. It studies the decision making of households, businesses and the whole of society. It examines how we respond to incentives and how our conflicting choices are reconciled. Economics contributes to our understanding of policy design and business strategy. Economics provides the 'big picture'.
The typical Bachelor of Economics program combines a major in economics with a selection of elective courses. Half of the courses are in economics including economic principles, applied economics, statistics and economic history. Electives can be additional economics courses, including in the areas of environmental economics, international trade and development economics, and commerce courses such as marketing or management. Students can also choose courses from other disciplines, for example, geography, history, languages, philosophy, politics, applied or pure mathematics, science and computer science.
Microeconomic studies issues include the management of the environment and depleting natural resources. Macroeconomics is interested in growth and stability of the whole economic system. The study of economics at the University of Adelaide will help you understand how the market economy works. It also provides skills which are critical to your career. It develops your capacity to break down issues into questions which can be resolved, guides you in the collection of data and information, and introduces you to techniques for managing that data.
These skills are critical to good decision making in government and in business. The teaching program also stresses the value of working in teams and developing your skills in communication, both oral and in writing.
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 314141 2009 CSP ATAR 70.45 2009 CSP IB 25 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $8,859Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).Alternative entry pathways
- Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
- VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
- Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 40% and the quantitative component contributes 60% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
- Without formal qualifications?
You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants who wish to be considered for entry on the basis of a completed VET/TAFE Diploma/Advanced Diploma (or overseas equivalent) must submit an official academic transcript and evidence of completion of the VET/TAFE course to the Professions Student Support Hub, Marjoribanks Wing, 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Official transcripts for completed VET/TAFE Diploma/Advanced Diploma must be received by the Hub no later than the first week of January, 2011. For further details contact the Professions Hub on (08) 8303 4755.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 314141International applicants
Not an international applicant?
International ATAR 75 IB 25 IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,100 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
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International ATAR 75 IB 25 IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
International ATAR 75 Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,100 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
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- Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Students who have not completed mathematics to at least SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies (or equivalent) must complete Mathematics for Economists I before attempting level II economics core courses. The course assumes no previous study of mathematics and covers topics relevant to economics undergraduates.
For students commencing Level 1 in 2010:
Level I - ECON 1004: Principles of Microeconomics I
- ECON 1000: Principles of Macroeconomics I
- ECON 1008: Business and Economics Statistics I
- ECON 1005: Mathematics for Economists I or Economics Level I course
Plus four Level 1 Electives chosen from:
Level II - ECON 2506: Intermediate Microeconomics II
- ECON 2507: Intermediate Macroeconomics II
- ECON 2504: Intermediate Econometrics II
- Economics Level II course
Plus four Level II Electives from the Economics courses or from other disciplines within the University.
- ECON 2500: International Trade and Investment Policy II
- ECON 2501: Resource & Environmental Economics II
- ECON 2502: East Asian Economies II
- ECON 2503: Mathematical Economics II
- ECON 2508: Financial Economics II
- ECON 2509: Topics in Microeconomics II
- ECON 2510: Business and Economic Statistical Theory II
Level III -
Four Economics Level III courses
Plus four Level III Electives from the Economics courses or from other disciplines within the University.
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Please contact the School of Economics on (08) 8303 5540 or visit www.economics.adelaide.edu.au/. An information session will be held on Monday 8 December 2008, 6-7pm.
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