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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Economics

Course code: #BEC

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Economics

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $28,216 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    000378K

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 17-February-2023 2023-02-17
Winter-June 16-June-2023 2023-06-16
Spring-October 13-October-2023 2023-10-13
Spring-October 13-October-2022 2022-10-13

Overview

Bachelor of Economics

A Bachelor of Economics at the University of New England is a versatile qualification that is relevant and valuable in an ever-changing employment landscape. 

If you are interested in economics, commerce, business and finance and enjoy problem-solving and critical thinking, this is your degree.

Through the core units, you will examine how modern economies trade and grow, the role of prices, supply and demand, and how business and government affect and affect the economy.

Social responsibility, ethical decision-making, and environmental and business sustainability are incorporated throughout this degree. 

You will hone your analytical skills to critically analyse, interpret, construct and communicate economic and social data, emphasising economic decision-making.

the flexible and highly-regarded degree allows you to complement your economic studies with units in law, marketing or management, or strengthen the quantitative aspects of your degree by selecting units in maths, statistics or computer science

Of course, you have options to:

  • Work independently to solve economic problems in the context of current events.
  • Focus on enhancing your written and verbal communication skills to present your message clearly and persuasively to colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
  • Choose to complete either one or two majors.
  • Select electives from units offered anywhere across the university, allowing you the flexibility to tailor your studies to meet your career goals and personal interests.
  • Capitalise on UNE’s expertise in agricultural, environmental and resource economics by selecting the major in Environmental Analysis and Policy.
  • Experience campus life by studying on campus in Armidale or studying online to balance your studies with your other commitments. You can complete your degree in three years full-time or spread your studies over up to 10 years part-time.
  • You can also choose to progress to the Bachelor of Economics with Honours or exit with a Diploma in Business if you don’t complete the full course but satisfy the program requirements.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$35,416

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $4,752
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,200
Tuition 1 person $28,216

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • proof of completion
  • photo page from a passport or another birth record
  • evidence of English language proficiency
  • any other documentation requested in the online form

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

79
22
listening
22
writing
22
speaking
22
reading

PTE

57
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you want to improve your English skills before you start studying for your degree, offer an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course here. 

You will have a direct pathway to a degree course at UNE upon completing this course. 

Candidates must meet the following entry requirements:

  • completion of secondary school
  • have completed some English studies at secondary school
  • be of university entrance age (17 years or above)
ModuleIELTS Grade
EAP Module 1IELTS 4.5 with no sub-band less than 4.0 or equivalent.
EAP Module 2IELTS 5.0 with no sub-band less than 4.5 or equivalent.
EAP Module 3IELTS 5.5 with no sub-band less than 5.0 or equivalent.
EAP Module 4IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5 or equivalent.
EAP Module 5IELTS 6.5 with no sub-band less than 6.0 or equivalent.

Academic background and requirement

Assumed Knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.

Recommended Studies:

Recommended studies are any two units of Mathematics.

Career opportunities

  • economic modeller
  • policy officer or analyst
  • financial manager or forecaster for banks, insurance and agribusiness firms
  • commodities or futures trader
  • economic adviser
  • importer/exporter

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