Economics is an influential social science that explores human behaviour and decision-making, with a focus on the roles played by incentives, resource constraints, laws, customs, and institutions. When you study the Bachelor of Economics at UNSW, you’ll explore how the decisions of institutions and individuals interact to determine outcomes for the economy and society.
As a graduate of economics, your distinct insights can be applied broadly. Through this degree, you'll gain highly transferable analytical skills that are valuable in a diverse range of careers. In addition to more traditional economic issues like unemployment, taxation, and trade policy, economics allows you to understand and address human challenges like inequality, climate change, corruption, political polarisation, and impediments to education and health care.
We're business leaders
Study Economics at Australia's top business school, UNSW. We lead the way in career impact, quality and reputation. We’re ranked top 20 worldwide^ and have been ranked Australia's #1 Business School*. UNSW Business School is renowned for best-in-class teaching and student outcomes; 1st in Australia for Accounting, Finance, Business, Management and Marketing#.
At the School of Economics, we lead the way, literally. Ranking 1st in Sydney, 3rd in Australia and 37th worldwide for Economics and Econometrics+.
Double your impact with a double degree
Why not study a double degree at UNSW Business School? With a double degree you’ll gain a unique set of skills that will set you apart in the job market. You’ll increase both your specialist skills and employability when you study a double degree.
If you want to combine your interests and carve out a career path that you’re passionate about a double degree is a great way to do that. Double degrees can help you become more of a specialist in a particular area or gain a breadth of skills that meets the demands of today’s organisations.
Plus, a double degree won’t necessarily double your workload or study duration.
Explore Economics double degree combinations below:
- Actuarial Studies
- Advanced Mathematics (Honours)
- Advanced Science (Honours)
- Arts
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Education (Secondary)
- Law
- Science
Honours program
If you want to stand out from other candidates and give yourself a point of different, consider adding honours study to your degree. With an honour's degree, you’ll complete an independent research project and advanced coursework in the area of business you’re passionate about.
How can studying honours help my career?
1) Develop your research skills: Your honours thesis is an independent research project that combines theory, methods, creativity, and communication skills
2) Deepen your expertise: Honours gives you the opportunity to become an expert in the field of business that interests you the most
3) Advance your career with advanced research, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills, you’ll stand out in the eyes of employers.
^ QS World University Rankings, 2024
# QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
