Bachelor of Economics
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    Bachelor of Economics

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,307 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Economics

    About

    Our Bachelor of Economics will give you a comprehensive and analytical understanding of economics. Learn how governments, industries and businesses allocate resources to meet individual and societal needs. Develop essential communication and analytical skills to inform decision-making and policy development.

    Your studies will give you a deep understanding of microeconomics – examining economics from an individual and business perspective. Explore macroeconomics, looking at large-scale factors, such as national income, employment and international trade. Learn about econometrics, where you’ll use your analytical skills to understand economic data and test theories. You’ll also complete elective courses on a wide range of economics topics – from environment and development economics to using big data to solve economic and social problems. Undertake an internship or career development opportunity in your final year to prepare you for the workforce. Graduate ready for a career in the private sector, not-for-profit organisations or in government.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Studying the Bachelor of Economics at Adelaide University will give you critical skills to work in government, private and not-for-profit sectors. Use your analytical skills and reasoning to work as a government policy analyst, developing key economic policies for local or international government agencies. Perhaps you’ll be a research economist, analysing the economic impact of policies and issues affecting the environment, international trade and the future of work. You might work as a consultant, providing your clients with the insights and tools to help them make strategic financial decisions. Maybe you’ll generate social change working inside charities to reduce inequality and improve healthcare and education.

    You could also pursue the following careers:

    • Corporate policy adviser
    • Data analyst
    • Economic researcher
    • Economist
    • Information analyst
    • Government policy adviser
    • International trade or business analyst 
    • Research associate
    • Economic communicator.

    Industry trends 

    In a 2023 survey with the world’s largest employers, analytical thinking was the most consistently sought after skill (World Economic Forum, 2023). Economics is a discipline closely associated with analytical skills and reasoning. It requires data analysis, problem solving and analytical acumen to understand market dynamics, consumer behaviour and investigate government intervention. This means as a graduate, your skills will be in-demand across various industries.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    37,307 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Economics
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

    Go to Official Website