University of New England
Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationModern economies are complex and dynamic. The forces that affect trade, growth, prices, supply and demand are constantly changing.
In this evolving environment, economists research wide ranging topics and provide essential insights to business, government and society to inform decisions on how to allocate scarce resources.
Our Bachelor of Economics with Honours will allow you to research a problem that interests you under the guidance of a supervisor who is a specialist in the relevant field.
You will identify patterns in data, critique the results in the context of current events, and communicate the insights you generate in clear and concise language to add value for decision makers in business and government.
Delivery mode
University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Armidale
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Economics, or an equivalent relevant Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) as determined by the Head of School.
- You have passed a minimum of 24 credit points of units in Economics, Geography and/or Quantitative methods at 300-level (or equivalent).
- You have completed a minimum of 36 credit points of units in Economics, Geography and/or Quantitative methods at 200-level or above (or equivalent), with a Credit result or better.
Course fees
$16,320
$30,200
$16,320
$30,200
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Economic Forecaster
An Economic Forecaster analyses economic data to predict future market trends and economic conditions. You might work for government agencies, fina...
Economics Consultant
An Economics Consultant provides expert analysis and advice on economic issues to help businesses and organisations make informed decisions. You mi...
Economist
An Economist analyses financial information and makes recommendations based on that research. You might provide advice to large organisations such...
Resource Economist
A Resource Economist analyses the economic aspects of natural resources to guide their sustainable use and management. You might work in government...
About University of New England
For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.
UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.
Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.
We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.
We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.
