Bachelor of Economics
Overview
Gain the tools you need to better understand your world.
Economics is the study of how we make decisions and how those decisions might impact business and industry, government, law, health, banking, tech, sport and the environment.
As the only one of its kind in Queensland, this program will teach you how to analyse, model and predict human behaviour. This knowledge can be used to solve complex challenges and shape public policy.
You’ll learn about core economic concepts such as supply and demand, inflation and deflation and opportunity cost. You’ll learn core economic concepts such as why prices rise or fall, how money changes in value over time, and how people make choices when resources are limited.
You can tailor your learning by specialising in up to 2 majors and studying elective courses that align with your interests and career goals. Many students combine this program with another of their choice. Completing a dual program provides you with a complementary skill set you can use to solve problems in areas you care about, such as law, business or the environment.
The skills and knowledge you’ll gain will prepare you for success in a variety of in-demand roles such as analyst, adviser, consultant, economist or researcher across industries.
Program highlights
- Study at Queensland’s largest school of economics, boasting more than 70 teaching and research staff, whose research-intensive focus ensures what you learn is engaging and relevant now and into the future.
- Gain work experience by completing a professional placement.
- Develop a range of statistical and analytical tools you can use to solve policy and decision-making challenges across a wide range of industries.
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
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
Placements and work experience
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
- Introductory Statistics for Social Sciences
Dual programs
Double your skills and your opportunities with a dual degree. You can study the Bachelor of Economics as a part of these dual programs:
- Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Economics
- Bachelors of Business Management / Economics
- Bachelors of Economics / Laws (Honours)
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Economics
- Bachelors of Commerce / Economics
- Bachelors of Economics / Science
- Bachelors of Economics / Arts
- Bachelors of Computer Science / Economics
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
Average annual salary range
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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
The field of economics is one that directly speaks to those who make decisions for the population. If we can provide a voice strong enough to those who will listen, then we can be a voice for change.
The best things about the Bachelor of Economics would be the practicality and the versatility – how it further prepares us to be analytical individuals ready for the corporate world. The program ensures all students obtain a holistic understanding of economics; be it macro, micro, or analytical skills and so much more.
Learning tools like R Studio in my economics courses have been crucial, helping me gain technical skills that I’ve applied during my internships.
The field of economics is one that directly speaks to those who make decisions for the population. If we can provide a voice strong enough to those who will listen, then we can be a voice for change.
The best things about the Bachelor of Economics would be the practicality and the versatility – how it further prepares us to be analytical individuals ready for the corporate world. The program ensures all students obtain a holistic understanding of economics; be it macro, micro, or analytical skills and so much more.
Learning tools like R Studio in my economics courses have been crucial, helping me gain technical skills that I’ve applied during my internships.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 84 | 32 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Economics are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Economics for Semester 1, 2025
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 98.4 | 99.95 |
| Median | 90.35 | 90.7 |
| Lowest | 81.15 | 84.65 |
Who you'll study with
Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2025:
| Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
(A) Higher education study | N/P | N/P |
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | 0 | 0% |
(C) Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
| 17 | 21.8% |
| 0 | 0% |
| 0 | 0% |
International students | 49 | 62.8% |
Total | 78 | 100% |
"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.
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Majors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$17,180
2026
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $54,096
2026
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Economics are Commonwealth supported, as long as you meet all Commonwealth supported place eligibility requirements.
This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government. Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
If you have a Commonwealth supported place, you may also be eligible for HECS-HELP. This is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent near you.
The program code for the Bachelor of Economics is 2467.
How to apply for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Economics is 714001.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Economics is 714001.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
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We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.
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