Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

    Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 36,002 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

    Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

    About

    The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is a specialised degree designed to advance your critical reasoning and research skills. With the inclusion of an Honours year, this degree suits anyone looking for a pathway into research or a competitive career edge.

    Study key areas of economics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Explore factors that influence how markets, businesses, governments and social enterprises operate. Advance your analytical skills, giving you the confidence to use important valuable economic tools and techniques. Tailor your studies with economics elective courses in areas such as labour and public economics, international trade and finance, environment and development economics.

    Design your own research question and apply your skills and knowledge to answering this. You’ll be supported in your research quest by a community of like-minded, forward-thinking fellow students and distinguished research faculty.

    Graduate ready to work in organisations and government departments using sophisticated mathematical models. Be ready to analyse and interpret a range of complex social, behavioural, and economic issues with Adelaide University.

    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 in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

    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

    Our Bachelor of Economics (Honours) unlocks a wide range of careers across diverse sectors. Our graduates are sought-after to work as practicing economists in the business, governance, education, financial, technology and social sectors. 

    You might work as a policy-maker, leading the development and implementation of health, education or tax policy. You may take on a business analyst role, analysing consumer trends and influences and providing these insights to businesses. Perhaps you’ll undertake a research or consulting role, conducting studies, preparing reports and analysing complex data. Or you may bring your economic lens to big social problems as an advocate for change.       

    You might also be interested in 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 

    Analytical thinking is one of the core skills employers are looking for in modern working environments (World Economic Forum, 2023). As a qualified economist, you’ll have expert analytical skills – including reasoning, data analysis, problem solving and critical thinking. These capabilities are crucial to investigate market dynamics, consumer behaviour and government intervention. This skillset will enable you to enter a variety of roles and make you a sought-after employee.  

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,002 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide