Bachelor of Economics (Advanced)

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).

Course Details

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
• have the opportunity to partner with an academic mentor who’ll support and encourage your intellectual development
• access three unique courses specifically designed for high-achieving students
• benefit from small-group work, special activities and events with distinguished visitors.

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.

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.

Potential careers

Banker, Data Analyst, Policy Adviser, Econometrician, Economic Researcher, Economist, Public Servant, Environmental Economist

Areas of Specialisation

Students in the Advanced degree can obtain a major in Financial Economics, Politics and International Relations, Public Policy, or International Economic Development. It is also possible to study the Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) concurrently with other degrees.

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).

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