Undergraduate
Economics
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Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
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This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Pathways
Further Study
Master of Economics
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 12.5
- 10
- 82.5
- 288
- 336
- 320
- 70
- 1220
- 64
- 85
Admission requirements
Maths requirement
Prerequisite subjects: Mathematics Applications ATAR
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
How to apply
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Find out how to apply through our simple online application process.
We'll guide you through our entry requirements, admission pathways available to you and application deadlines for your chosen course.
We can’t wait for you to join us!
Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-ECNPF
- 3 years (BCom); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Put theory into practice
Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.
Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.
Outcomes
Students will learn to:
- Employ the framework of micro and macro economics to rationally analyse general economic problems and arrive at analytically sound conclusions
- Interpret and undertake quantitative economic research
- Identify and critically reflect on landmark events in Australia's economic history and in the rise of the global economy
- Undertake specific economic research that critically evaluates theoretical and/or applied issues in the area of economics
- Communicate the results of economic research to fellow economists as well as to a range of potential stakeholders including other business professionals, policymakers in government and the public at large
- Achieve the preceding objectives irrespective of whether they are working as an individual analyst or as a member of a team of professionals
- Demonstrate an awareness of, and sensitivity to, the personal, social, ethnic and/or international backgrounds of other team members as well as stakeholders
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Your degree options
Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
Economists, financial analysts, statisticians, management consultants, policy analysts, or investment advisors. Make yourself a top candidate for the best jobs in the government and the private sector with a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) degree. You'll receive extensive training in theoretical modelling, applied econometric and program evaluation techniques, mastery of data analysis software, and will produce an independent research thesis - skills and achievements highly attractive to employers engaged in data-driven activities.
For more information about the Bachelor of Economics (Honours), including admission requirements please access our Handbook webpage. Please note, there is only one intake per year and applications are due in the December of the preceding year. You'll find further information about how to apply for honours and application dates on our How to Apply webpage.
If you have any specific enquiries please contact Professor Alison Preston.
Accreditation
The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.