Bachelor of Economics

Immerse yourself in the exciting and dynamic study of Economics and develop the skills to explore a multitude of issues in modern life. Our Economics program attracts a diverse cohort of students each with their own unique interests and career aspirations. This degree will provide you with training in the theoretical and applied aspects of economics. Studying the behaviour of individuals, businesses, governments, and nations as they interact in the global environment, you will develop analytical skills that allow you to understand the world on a deeper level. Economics is fundamentally about developing problem-solving and decision-making skills that are applicable in numerous contexts. While economics studies financial and business decisions, it also enables you to understand complex challenges in areas such as the environment, health, education, poverty, economic development, and public policy. Economics teaches you how to use data to understand the modern world, a skill that is highly prized by both business and government. 

The Bachelor of Economics allows you to combine the study of economics with your choice of a broad range of subject areas, including business, STEM, the humanities, and social sciences.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Economics: You will complete a program in economics (including one major from Table A) and a minor or second major (other than Economic Policy) from Table A or Table S. You will also complete units from the Open Learning Environment and electives. Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Advanced Studies: You will complete a program in economics (including one major from Table A), a second major (other than Economic Policy) from Table A or Table S, and either advanced coursework or Honours (entry criteria apply). You will also complete units from the Open Learning Environment and electives.

Table A: Econometrics; Economics; Environmental, Agricultural and Resource Economics; Financial Economics

Table S: Accounting; American Studies; Anatomy and Histology; Ancient Greek; Ancient History; Animal Health, Disease and Welfare; Animal Production; Anthropology; Applied Medical Science; Arabic Language and Cultures; Archaeology; Art History; Asian Studies; Banking; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biology; Business Analytics; Business Information Systems; Business Law; Chinese Studies; Chemistry; Computer Science; Computer Systems; Criminology; Cultural Studies; Data Science; Design; Digital Cultures; Digital Music; Disability and Participation; Discrete Mathematics and Algorithms (available from 2025); Diversity Studies (minor); Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Econometrics; Economics; Education Studies; English; Environmental, Agriculture and Resource Economics; Environmental Studies; European Studies; Film Studies; Finance; Financial Economics; Financial Mathematics and Statistics; Food Science; French and Francophone Studies; Gender Studies; Genetics and Genomics, Geography; Geology and Geophysics; Germanic Studies; Health; Hearing, Speech and Communication; Hebrew (Modern); Higher Performance in Sport; History; History and Philosophy of Science; Immunology and Pathology; Immunology (minor); Indigenous Studies; Indonesian Studies; Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management; Infectious Diseases; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; International and Comparative Literary Studies; International Business; International Relations; Italian Studies; Japanese Studies; Jewish Civilisation, Thought and Culture; Korean Studies; Latin; Linguistics; Management and Leadership Marketing; Marine Science; Mathematical Modelling and Computation (available from 2025); Mathematics; Medicinal Chemistry; Microbiology; Modern Greek; Music; Neuroscience; Nutrition Science; Pathology (minor); Pharmacology; Philosophy; Physical Activity and Health; Physics; Physiology; Plant Production; Plant Science; Political Economy; Politics; Project Management; Psychological Science; Sanskrit (minor); Socio-legal Studies; Sociology; Software Development; Soil Science and Hydrology; Statistics; Spanish and Latin American Studies; Studies in Religion (available as a minor or major in 2024, available as a minor in 2025); Sustainability; Theatre and Performance; Studies; Urban Studies; Virology (minor); Visual Arts; Wildlife Conservation (minor); Writing Studies (minor, only available in 2024).

Combined degrees: Bachelor of Economics is offered as a combined degree with 513805 Bachelor of Laws, and will be offered as a combined degree with 513200 Bachelor of Arts from 2025.

Career opportunities

Economics graduates can be found in a broad range of roles, including adviser, analyst, consultant, forecaster, and researcher. Many graduates work for private-sector employers, especially consulting firms and the financial sector, while others are employed in policy-making departments at all levels of government. Graduates of the Bachelor of Economics can be found as leaders in industry and government.

Professional recognition

Provided you have a sequence of units including accounting, finance and commercial law, you may be eligible for professional accreditation with CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Depending on units selected, professional recognition is also available from the Australian Human Resources Institute.

Honours

Available to high-achieving students in the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.