Bachelor of Arts
Popular course StudyFlex course
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 60.05Online: 61.3
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
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Courses
Looking to study economics? It's available as a major or minor in our Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Analytics, Bachelor of Commerce, and as a second major or minor in our Bachelor of Arts or a range of courses related to this interest area is listed below.
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.2
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Business
Popular course StudyFlex course ATAR and location:Melbourne: 55.85Bendigo: 57.9Online: 59.8Sydney: N/P
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of Business (Economics)
Embark on a journey in economics with our Bachelor of Business. Explore real-world issues, develop economic principles for government policies and business solutions. Dive into critical topics such as poverty, inequality, innovation, and environmental concerns. Hone key skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and research. Prepare for impactful careers in economic and social policy, business, banking, financial markets, and consulting.
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts
Double degree ATAR and location:Online: N/P
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Online: 66.9
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 80.05
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Biomedicine
Double degree Duration: 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent4.5 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 85.4
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 82.6
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 82.75
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 84.2
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 85.85
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 91.75Bendigo: N/P
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
Double degree ATAR and location:Bendigo: 85.15
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 90.5
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Double degree Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Master of Arts
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Business (Research)
Location: Melbourne Bendigo
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in economics
Career pathways
Studying economics builds skills in attention to detail, communication and analysis to prepare you for a range of careers.
Possible roles include:
- Business analyst
- Data scientist
- Economic consultant
- Financial planner
- Insurance broker
- Regulatory analyst
Future employers
Potential employers of economics graduates include:
- Reserve Banks of Australia
- Commonwealth Treasury
- State Treasury
- Grattan Institute
- Morgan Stanley
- Price Waterhouse Coopers
- Ernst and Young
- Telstra
Meet our Alumni
It was the whole atmosphere of the place that made us feel like we could succeed
Bronwyn Curtis OBE
Bachelor of Economics, 1970,
Leading economist
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