Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Economics)

Explore your passions through a rich variety of subjects and develop the creativity and flexibility needed in a changing job market. Choose the Bachelor of Arts from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

New Zealand’s most flexible Bachelor of Arts
Take advantage of the flexibility of our Bachelor of Arts. Some of your options include:

• A double major—specialise in two subjects in your degree. Choose from over 35 majors in the Bachelor of Arts.
• A second major from a different degree—study a wider range of subjects without doing another degree. Choose from over 90 majors across the University.
• A minor—specialise in a subject without doing as many courses as for a major. You can have more than one minor.
• A conjoint degree—this more intense programme of study lets you complete two degrees more quickly, usually in four years, by requiring you to do fewer courses. Most of our degrees can be studied together in a conjoint programme.
• Elective courses that aren’t part of your major—these can be courses from other degrees that expand the scope of your studies.

Not sure which subject to choose as your major? Our BA encourages you to explore up to three majors in your first year, so you can discover your passions and develop a broad base of learning before deciding where to specialise.

Study a globally ranked arts degree

• Gain a new understanding of the world and the people who live in it. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is ranked in the top 1 percent worldwide for Arts and Humanities in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
• The QS World University Rankings is an annual global publication that gives overall rankings and subject rankings for more than 15,000 universities worldwide.
• This degree will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics, and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world.

Future-proof your career

• The job market is changing fast, with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace—studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility, and imagination, while teaching you how to think critically and present an argument. You’ll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.
• Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for, and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives—along with your skills in research and analysis—can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, you’ll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive, and internationally connected society.

Continue your studies

• At the end of your three-year BA, you can choose to continue your learning with postgraduate studies. Give your career options a boost and choose from our wide range of postgraduate programmes.