Bachelor of Economics

Initially, you'll develop core economic skills through a set of compulsory courses. Then you'll study either econometrics or how economics shapes areas such as public policy, business and industry, trade and the environment.

When you graduate, you'll be in high demand. You could work as an analyst, adviser, consultant, economist or researcher in a huge range of industries.

Our past graduates have worked in areas including consulting, infrastructure, environmental management, international finance, investment and trade, natural resources, health, treasury and statistics.

Learn how to question, analyse, model and predict human behaviour.
UQ is one of a select few universities in Australia to offer the Bachelor of Economics.

Our School of Economics is Queensland’s most experienced and largest, with more than 70 teaching and research staff.

This degree will help you answer questions such as:

• How can economies protect themselves against climate change?
• What are the benefits of free trade, and do economic sanctions work?
• How can the government encourage innovation?

Program highlights

• Study at the only institution in Queensland to offer the Bachelor of Economics.
• Benefit from a research-intensive focus that ensures content is engaging and relevant today and into the future.
• Develop a range of statistical and analytical tools you can use to solve policy and decision-making challenges.

Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

• Economics and Public Policy
• Economics of Strategy and Behaviour
• International and Financial Economics
• Quantitative Analysis

Placements and work experience

• ECON3380 is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course that provides you with the opportunity to apply theoretical and conceptual knowledge to the workplace via a professional placement. The course is particularly focused on enabling you to develop employability skills, gain workplace knowledge, understand the attitudes of working professionals, grow a professional network, and engage with real world business issues.

What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Introductory Microeconomics
• Tools of Economic Analysis
• Introductory Macroeconomics
• Economics and public policy

Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Economic consultant
• Investment analyst
• Business development manager
• Regulatory affairs officer
• Economic analyst
• Industry engagement manager
• Business analyst
• International trade manager
• Policy analyst
• Energy and resource economist

Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.

• Australian Computer Society
• Australian Human Resources Institute
• Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
• Australian Institute of Management
• Australian Marketing Institute
• Economic Society of Australia
• Financial Services Institute of Australasia
• Market Research Society of Australia
• Securities Institute of Australia