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Honours Degree of Bachelor of Economics

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Honours Bachelor

Duration 1 year full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code N/A

2012
ATAR TBC

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  • Program Outline

    The Bachelor of Economics program usually takes three years to complete. Students who obtain good results may apply for entry to the Honours program. This is particularly useful for students who wish to continue with their studies in Economics and take research-based programs such as the Master of Philosophy or the Ph.D. Completion of an Honours degree opens up more options for specialist positions in economics, including in government and business. Honours graduates have also taken the first step towards more advanced studies in the field.

  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

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    Annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $9,792
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.

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    International applicants

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    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,750
    Mid-year entry? No
    CRICOS 002791C
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.
    Prerequisites
    Graduate entry only.
    Equivalent Scores
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How to Apply

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

    Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,750
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.
  • Career Opportunities

    The Bachelor of Economics is designed primarily as an education for future managers and decision makers in all areas of the economy - private firms, government departments, consultancies and private and public interest groups. Economics graduates are employed by trading and merchant banks, stockbrokers, manufacturers and distributors, insurance companies, and a wide range of government organisations. Other options include journalism, teaching and international consulting.

    Completion of an Honours degree opens up more options for specialist positions in economics, including in government and business. Honours graduates have also taken the first step towards more advanced studies in the field

    Potential careers

    Market Researcher, Banker, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Commodities or Futures Trader, Consultant, Political Adviser, Development Officer, Diplomatic corps, Project Officer, Economic Researcher, Economist, Public Servant, Employment Consultant, Research Assistant, Export / Import trade, Foreign Affairs, Stockbroker, Government Officer, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, International Government and Trade Policy Adviser, Journalist ...

  • Graduate Attributes

    Visit the Graduate Attributes page on the Faculty of the Professions website and browse to 'Bachelor of Economics' under Undergraduate Programs > School of Economics.

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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013

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