Bachelor of Economics (Advanced)
For economic innovators
Aspire to be a leader in business, policy or research?
The Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) is a uniquely structured and specialised degree for students who want to stand out in their field.
What will you do?
Our advanced degree emphasises research and high-level analytical skills. You will:
- interact with and learn from eminent researchers, notable economists from abroad, and high-ranking economists practising in the private and public sector
- access three unique courses specifically designed for high-achieving students
- benefit from small-group work, special activities and events with distinguished visitors.
Note: You must maintain a GPA of 5.0 or you’ll be required to transfer to the Bachelor of Economics. Conversely, if you initially enrol in the Bachelor of Economics you may be eligible to transfer into the advanced degree after two or three semesters if you achieve a high enough GPA.
Where could it take you?
You might specialise in maths and statistics and become an econometrician, working in logistics and modelling transport infrastructure. You could write pioneering policy around education, taxation or mental health. Perhaps you’ll use behavioural economics to encourage people to recycle, or research the potential impacts of a universal basic income.
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 324791 |
|---|---|
| 2023 CSP ATAR | 95.65 |
| 2023 CSP IB | 39 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 95 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 38.25 |
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Additional Entry Requirements | Year 12 applicants must obtain an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 95 or higher (or equivalent), including any applicable adjustment factors. |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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| Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). 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. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2022). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Other Entry Pathways | |
2023 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | 92.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Median ATAR to receive an offer | 98.6 | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | 99.8 | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 95.65 |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 90 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only | |
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Admissions Transparency Data
Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)<5 N/A (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A (C) Work and life experience
(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)<5 N/A (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
10 58.8% - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
N/A N/A - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
<5 N/A International students N/A N/A All students 17 100.0% - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $15,285
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
Completing the Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) will enhance graduates' career opportunities by demonstrating to employers:
- high academic merit standards (both to enter and retain their place)
- advanced training in economic analysis and research.
Employers will also be aware of past graduates' reputation for outstanding performance.
The Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) provides a springboard into leadership positions involving research, policymaking and consultancy. It is also an excellent pathway (via honours) to PhD study, and a career in academia.
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Banker; Data Analyst; Policy Adviser; Econometrician; Economic Researcher; Economist; Public Servant; Environmental Economist
Degree Structure
Like the conventional Bachelor of Economics, the remaining components of the program consist of optional or elective courses chosen from a large pool of courses from Economics or other areas. Students in the Advanced degree can also obtain majors in Financial Economics, Politics and International Relations, Public Policy or International Economic Development. In addition, study plans for studying for the Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) concurrently with other degrees (e.g. Law or Engineering) are available.
To remain in this highly competitive program, students must maintain a high grade point average (GPA) throughout their candidature. The optional Honours (fourth) year involves the writing of a research report or thesis together with advanced coursework in macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics.
Areas of Specialisation
If students do not want to formally major in any of the areas above, however, a minor in Financial Services is available. Students also have the flexibility to specialise in another area of economics (e.g. environmental economics). And they can enhance that specialisation by taking courses with the same focus, but from other disciplines (e.g. environmental studies).
Example Study Plan
| Year level 1 | |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | ECON 1012 Principles of Economics I ECON 1011 Quantitative Methods for Economic Analysis I ECON 1010 Mathematical Economics I ECON 1002 Australia in the Global Economy I or ECON 1005 Introduction to Mathematical Economics I or ECON 1009 International Financial Institutions and Markets I or ECON 1013 Using Big Data for Economic and Social Problems I |
| Electives | Four Level I electives not already taken and chosen from: ECON 1002 Australia in the Global Economy I ECON 1005 Introduction to Mathematical Economics I ECON 1009 International Financial Institutions and Markets I ECON 1013 Using Big Data for Economic and Social Problems Courses from other disciplines offered within the University |
| Year level 2 | |
| Core Courses | ECON 2507 Intermediate Macroeconomics II ECON 2513 Global Economic History II ECON 2516 Intermediate Microeconomics II |
| Electives | Four Level II electives chosen from: ECON 2500 International Trade and Investment Policy II ECON 2502 East Asian Economies II ECON 2508 Financial Economics II ECON 2511 Behavioural Economics II Courses from other disciplines offered within the University |
| Year level 3 | |
| Core Courses | ECON 3502 Econometrics III ECON 3523 Advanced Economic Analysis III Two Level III electives chosen from: ECON 3500 Resource and Environmental Economics III ECON 3501 Development Economics III ECON 3503 Game Theory III ECON 3504 Labour Economics III ECON 3506 International Trade III ECON 3508 Public Economics III ECON 3510 International Finance III ECON 3511 Money, Banking and Financial Markets III ECON 3528 Human Resources Economics III |
| Electives | Four Level III electives not already taken and chosen from: ECON 3500 Resource and Environmental Economics III ECON 3501 Development Economics III ECON 3503 Game Theory III ECON 3504 Labour Economics III ECON 3506 International Trade III ECON 3508 Public Economics III ECON 3510 International Finance III ECON 3511 Money, Banking and Financial Markets III ECON 3528 Human Resources Economics III ECON 3529 Rethinking Capitalism III Courses from other disciplines offered within the University, including the following (subject to availability and approval): PROF 3500 Undergraduate Professions Internship PROF 3501 Undergraduate Professions Internship OS PROF 3883 Graduate Career Readiness |
Notes:
This is an indicative study plan and subject to change.
Study plans for studying for the Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) with a Major or concurrently with other degrees (e.g., Law or Engineering) are available.
*Students who have not successfully completed Year 12 Mathematical Methods must complete the ECON 1005 Introduction to Mathematical Economics first, followed by the ECON 1010. Students may count the ECON 1005 as one of their Level I electives. ECON 1005 assumes no previous study of mathematics and covers topics relevant to economics undergraduates.
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