Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Economics B.A/B.Ec
2008

Program Outline

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is globally accepted as the program which provides most flexibility in study choices for students.  The BA suits students who are interested in the big picture, finding answers to burning questions, understanding human behaviours, cultures and history, and exploring new or existing areas of study. Students specialise in areas of their choice by taking a 'major' (from one of 32 areas) and potentially a 'minor' (from one of 40 areas). This study plan gives students depth of knowledge and skills, while having breadth of understanding in other areas.

Regardless of their specialisation, all BA students build skills that are highly valued by a variety of employers, such as the ability to find creative solutions to problems, researching and analysing information, the capacity for lifelong learning, and effectively communicating at many levels. These attributes mean students can adapt to different challenges that they might face in their future careers, studies and daily lives.

BA students can also take part in the  South Australian Internship Scheme, where they spend time working as an 'intern' in a private or public sector organisation, while completing a research project. The BA is a great preparation for careers in business, government, teaching, administration, journalism and the creative arts.

Economics is a way of understanding our society and community. To understand properly the world we live in, we must know some economics. Economics is everywhere - in the news, as the basis for much government policy, as the background to opportunities for firms, and for people who run their own businesses.

Economists learn about the big picture: Will an increase in taxes stimulate the economy? Will a fall in the value of a currency cause interest rates to rise? What causes inequality in the distribution of wealth? To answer these macro, or community questions, the economist has to understand decisions made at the micro, or individual level. So Economics provides the answers to questions like: How does a company maximise profits? How can a government collect more taxes? What happens when the sale of certain drugs is made illegal? Why do concerts become 'sell-outs'? Why is there damage to the environment and what can be done about it?

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Economics double degree provides students with a contemporary and historical understanding of our society and culture, our economy, the business world and international issues. 

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Economics

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 65.3 2007 Fee-paying TER: 75 Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324131 Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $8,499 Australian Full-fee place: $15,500
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 70 IB 24 A-Level 6 UEC [Malaysia] 25 SAT [US] 1540 ISC & CBSE [India] 60%
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $15,980
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Areas of Specialisation

Bachelor of Arts 

Students can specialise their studies by taking majors and minors in the following areas:

• Ancient Greek
• Social Anthropology
• Applied Anthropology
• Asian Studies
• Asian Politics and Foreign Policy
• Chinese Studies
• Chinese Language
• Classical Studies
• Development Studies
• Economics
• English
• European Studies
• French Studies
• Gender, Work and Social Inquiry
• Geographical and Environmental Studies
• German Studies
• History
• Indonesian
• International Studies
• Italian
• Japanese Language
• Japanese Studies
• Latin
• Linguistics
• Modern Greek
• Music Studies
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Psychology
• Spanish
  

As well as the selection above, students can also take minors from the following areas:

• Art Theory
• Mathematics
• Australian Studies
• Biography/History
• Film
• Globalisation
• Medieval and Renaissance Studies
• Popular Culture
• Religion and Ethics
• Writing Practics
• Work Studies

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Level I (24 units)
Semester I Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences Level One course in Humanities & Social Sciences Economics course Economics course Semester II Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences Level One course in Humanities & Social Sciences Economics course Economics course
Level II (24 units)
Semester I Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences Level Two course in Humanities & Social Sciences Economics course Economics course Semester II Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences Level Two course in Humanities & Social Sciences Economics course Economics course
Level III (24 units)
Semester I Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences Level Three course in Humanities & Social Sciences Economics course Economics course Semester II Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences Level Three course in Humanities & Social Sciences Economics course Economics course
Level IV (24 units)
Semester I Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences Level Three course in Humanities & Social Sciences Economics course Economics course Semester II Major course in Humanities & Social Sciences Level Three course in Humanities & Social Sciences Economics course Economics course

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Economics is designed to equip students to become future managers and decision makers in all areas of the economy.

Potential careers

Ministerial Adviser, Advertising Officer, Commercial and Operation Analyst, Consultant, Export / Import trade, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Economic Researcher, Fund and Portfolio Manager, Project Officer, Arts Administrator, Human Resource Manager, Information Analyst, Manager / Business Management, Economist, Business Consultant, Financial Adviser

Useful Links

• Humanities & Social Sciences Program Information Leaflet
• Business Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
• School of Economics
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Economics