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Field of Study

Economics

Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
Overview Study details

Economics is central to understanding issues relating to business, markets, trade, governments, globalisation, health, development, and the environment.

This major is for anyone with an interest in becoming an analyst, adviser, or economist in either the public or private sector.

You'll undertake research in your chosen area of interest and study theoretical and applied microeconomics and macroeconomics as well as econometrics.

When you graduate, you could start a career as an analyst, adviser or economist in the public and private sectors, whether in business, finance, international development, management or research.

Highlights

56 in the world for business and economics

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

1 in Queensland for economics and econometrics

QS World University Rankings 2026

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
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

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