Modern economies are complex and dynamic. The forces that affect trade, growth, prices, supply and demand are constantly changing. In this evolving environment, economists research wide ranging topics and provide essential insights to business, government and society to inform decisions on how to allocate scarce resources.

Our Bachelor of Economics with Honours will allow you to research a problem that interests you under the guidance of a supervisor who is a specialist in the relevant field. You will identify patterns in data, critique the results in the context of current events, and communicate the insights you generate in clear and concise language to add value for decision makers in business and government.

Why study the Bachelor of Economics with Honours with UNE?
If you are a high-achieving student with above average grades in your Bachelor of Economics, you have the opportunity to undertake a fourth year of honours research in a specialised area of study.

The UNE Business School has a strong record of cross-disciplinary research. Our goal is to produce evidence-based analysis of practical significance. In applying our disciplinary skills, we seek to deliver solid, commercial and sustainable benefits to our regional, national and global stakeholders. Our staff have a wide range of research interests in Economics, Applied Econometrics and Economic History.

By completing an in-depth research project leading to a dissertation, you will work independently to solve economic problems using advanced analysis and quantitative techniques. You will enhance your ability to analyse data and communicate your results clearly, enabling people to understand your findings and recommendations.

By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, our students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

What makes our course different?
Our research-based honours year in economics gives you the opportunity to:

• Hone your analytical skills by applying them to a specific research project.
• Enhance your verbal and written communication skills, by presenting research findings in clear and concise language tailored to your audience.
• Take advantage of our expertise in agricultural economics, environmental and natural resource economics, climate change economics and policy.
• Study elective units such as statistics, mathematics and computer science to complement your research project and enhance your existing expertise.
• Choose between studying online or on campus in Armidale.
• Complete your studies and dissertation in one year full-time or over two years part-time.
• Pursue higher degree research studies on completion of your honours year.

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.