Bachelor of Economics

Become one of the highest paid graduates in Australia by learning how to question, analyse, model and predict human behaviour.

UQ is one of a select few universities in Australia to offer the Bachelor of Economics.

Our School of Economics is Queensland’s most experienced and largest, with more than 70 teaching and research staff.

This degree will help you answer questions such as:

• How can economies protect themselves against climate change?
• What are the benefits of free trade, and do economic sanctions work?
• How can the government encourage innovation?

Initially, you'll develop core economic skills through a set of compulsory courses. Then you will study either econometrics or how economics shapes areas such as public policy, business and industry, trade and the environment.

When you graduate, you'll be in high demand. You could work as an analyst, adviser, consultant, economist or researcher in a huge range of industries.

Our past graduates have worked in areas including consulting, infrastructure, environmental management, international finance, investment and trade, natural resources, health, treasury and statistics.

Program highlights

• Study at the only institution in Queensland to offer the Bachelor of Economics.
• Benefit from a research-intensive focus that ensures content is engaging and relevant today and into the future.
• Develop a range of statistical and analytical tools you can use to solve policy and decision-making challenges.
• UQ economics graduates: 76.9% were employed full time four months after completing their course. Good Universities Guide 2018

Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

• Business and Industry
• Economics and Public Policy
• International Trade and Finance
• Natural Resources and Environment
• Quantitative Methods