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.
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
Graduate salary
Business and management (undergraduate)
compared.edu.au
Events
See all events
7 April - 22 September
Beginner Language Bootcamp at UQ IML
7 April
International Baccalaureate Research Skills Program
Stories
See all stories
UQ people
Meet the expert: studying economics with Dr Terence Yeo
5-minute read
Careers
What can you do with an economics degree?
14-minute read
Uni life
What’s it really like to study an economics degree at UQ?
6-minute read
Stories
See all storiesUQ people
Meet the expert: studying economics with Dr Terence Yeo
5-minute read
Careers
What can you do with an economics degree?
14-minute read
Uni life
What’s it really like to study an economics degree at UQ?
6-minute read
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
- Peer-assisted study sessions
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'.
Keep up to date
Sign up to get information about applying and studying at UQ.