Undergraduate

Bachelor of Economics

Gain the powerful skills in economic reasoning and analysis required to understand and change the world.

85
Minimum ATAR
3
Years Full-Time

The learning experience

Students can pursue further studies at honours level, undertake a specialist master’s degree such as the Master of Economics, or complete a PhD. They can also choose to complete a generalist master’s degree such as the Master of Commerce or (after appropriate work experience) the Master of Business Administration.
Employment prospects for economists are strong, and graduates can pursue careers as specialist economists in government and business, or as economic consultants, economic analysts and policy advisers. Graduates have found employment in the Australian and State Treasuries, the Australian Reserve Bank, as well as in economic consultancies and major companies.

Fees and scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$45,100.00
2025
$47,600.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Careers and further study

Bachelor of Economics

Career opportunities

  • Professional economist 
  • Economic consultant 
  • Economic analyst 
  • Policy adviser 
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Entry requirements

 

Admission requirements

To be considered for this course you need to: 

  • achieve an ATAR of 85
  • demonstrate English language competence
  • satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)

You can view the prerequisites and recommended subjects for your chosen course here.

View our admission requirements for specific information, depending on your education history.

Admission entry to UWA 

We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Learn more about our admission entry pathways.

About the Bachelor of Economics

Economists are experts in understanding how individuals, firms and governments make choices and the consequences of those choices for all constituents of society, both today and in the future.

Bachelor of Economics

Why study economics

  • You'll study alongside the best students in the state and beyond
  • You'll learn from internationally renowned specialists across diverse areas of research
  • Our economics graduates are highly regarded among key employers including the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Productivity Commission and the Treasury 
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Bachelor of Economics

Quick Details

Degree specific majors
  • 2
Minimum ATAR
  • 85
Full time completion
  • 3 years
Intake
  • February and July
CRICOS code
  • 107721M

Career pathways

Employment prospects for economists are strong, and graduates can pursue careers as specialist economists in government and business, or as economic consultants, economic analysts and policy advisers. Graduates have found employment in the Australian and State Treasuries, the Australian Reserve Bank, as well as in economic consultancies and major companies.

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Further study

Students can pursue further studies at honours level, undertake a specialist master’s degree such as the Master of Economics, or complete a PhD. They can also choose to complete a generalist master’s degree such as the Master of Commerce or (after appropriate work experience) the Master of Business Administration.

Course structure

You can choose to study one of two majors within the Bachelor of Economics: 

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You'll learn to

  • employ the framework of micro- and macroeconomics to rationally analyse general economic problems and arrive at analytically sound conclusions
  • interpret an undertake quantitative economics research 
  • identify and critically reflect on landmark events in Australia's economic history and in the rise of the global economy 
  • undertake specific economic research that critically evaluates theoretical and/or applied issues in the area of economics
  • communicate the results of economic research to fellow economists as well as to a range of potential stakeholders, including other business professionals , policymakers in government and the public at large
  • demonstrate an awareness of, and sensitivity to, the personal, social, ethnic and/or international backgrounds of other team members as well as stakeholders 

 

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Top 10 in Australia

UWA is ranked in the top 10 universities in Australia for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 & 2024).

Put theory into practice

Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.

Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.

Accreditation

      

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). 

EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.

Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Economists, financial analysts, statisticians, management consultants, policy analysts, or investment advisors. Make yourself a top candidate for the best jobs in the government and the private sector with a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) degree. You'll receive extensive training in theoretical modelling, applied econometric and program evaluation techniques, mastery of data analysis software, and will produce an independent research thesis - skills and achievements highly attractive to employers engaged in data-driven activities.

For more information about the Bachelor of Economics (Honours), including admission requirements please access our Handbook webpage. Please note, there is only one intake per year and applications are due in the December of the preceding year. You'll find further information about how to apply for honours and application dates on our How to Apply webpage

If you have any specific enquiries please contact Professor Alison Preston.

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