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Major

Quantitative Analysis

Bachelor of Economics
Overview Study details

This major will help you make better decisions. You'll learn about the methods economists use to measure, analyse, predict and model a broad range of economic scenarios.

With its strong mathematical and modelling focus, this major will show you how to analyse problems clearly and based on evidence.

Advanced courses cover areas including statistics, econometric theory, and productivity and efficiency analysis.

Graduates usually work in research consultancies, management organisations, private business and government enterprise.

Highlights

2 in Australia for business and economics

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

1 in Queensland for economics and econometrics

QS World University Rankings 2025

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Quantitative analyst
  • Economic consultant
  • Economic analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Quantitative economics and financial researcher
  • Data scientist

Average annual salary range

Data Scientist

$115–$135K

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Average annual salary range

Investment Analyst

$120–$140K

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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Online study
  • Research experience
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Big Data and Machine Learning for Economics and Finance
  • Econometric Analysis
  • Business & Economic Decision Techniques
  • Productivity and Efficiency Analysis

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