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Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Economics
B.A/B.Ec
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 4 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Double Degree |
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is globally accepted as a degree program that provides great flexibility for students, while equipping them with a broad and sought after skillset essential for many careers. It suits those 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 providing 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 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, community engagement and the creative arts.
Economics is a way of understanding our society and community. To understand the world we live in, we must have an understanding of economics. Economics is everywhere - in the news, as the basis for 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.
For the Bachelor of Arts program students specialise in a chosen discipline and can take elective courses from various areas in the humanities and social sciences. Students also take core economics courses in areas such as applied economics, employment relations, investment policy, international trade and financial markets. By appropriate selection of courses at levels I and II, students are able to complete two degrees in four years. Full-time students are encouraged to take advantage of the study abroad and student exchange links that the university has developed with over 100 overseas institutions, and study overseas for one or two semesters and earn credit towards their Adelaide degrees (tuition fees are waived by the overseas institution as part of the exchange agreement). Level III students can also apply to participate in the South Australian internship program coordinated by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This program offers placement in the State Parliament or in one of a range of public sector agencies to allow students to gain first hand experience in the workings of public sector organisations and count this towards their program.Graduates of this combined degree will be eligible to apply for positions in government and non-government organisations, trade and business, retailing, merchant banks, manufacturers and distributors, foreign affairs, education and research.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| 2008 CSP IB | 24 |
| SATAC Code | 324131 |
| 2008 CSP TER | 66.05 |
| HESS group
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General |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| International TER | 75 |
| IELTS Total | 6 [more info] |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
| International TER | 75 |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| International TER | 75 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Students can specialise their studies by taking majors and minors in the following areas:
As well as the selection above, students can also take minors from the following areas:
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Year 1 (24 units) |
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Semester I
Semester II
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| Year 2 (24 units) |
Semester I
Semester II
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| Year 3 (24 units) |
Semester I
Semester II
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| Year 4 (24 units) |
Semester I
Semester II
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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.
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
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009
