Bachelor of Economics

at Australian National University

Program Structure:

The Bachelor of Economics requires completion of 144 units, of which:
 

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
 

The 144 units must include:
 

42 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

• ECON1101 Microeconomics 1
• ECON2101 Microeconomics 2
• ECON3101 Microeconomics 3
• ECON3102 Macroeconomics 3
• EMET1001 Foundations of Economic and Financial Models
• EMET2007 Econometrics I: Econometric Methods
• STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods
   

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

• ECON1100 Economics I (H)
• ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1
   

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

• ECON2016 Economics II (H)
• ECON2102 Macroeconomics 2(P)
   

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

• ECHI1006 The Australian Economy: Past and Present
• ECHI3009 World Economy Since 1800
• ECON2013 Behavioral Economics
• ECON2014 Managerial Economics
• ECON2026 Money and Banking
• ECON2091 The Economy, Politics and the State
• ECON2120 Law and Economics(P)
• ECON2141 Strategic Thinking: An introduction to Game Theory
• ECON2900 Development Poverty and Famine
   

18 units from completion of courses on List 1 of the ANU College of Business and Economics
 

18 units from completion of courses on List 2 of the ANU College of Business and Economics
 

48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
 

For majors and minors offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics, students may count a course towards multiple majors and minors. If a minor is a subset of all stated courses and/or prerequisites for a major, then completion of the major overrides completion of the minor, and only the major is regarded as having been completed.  If all courses in a major and/or minor are compulsory courses in the degree, the major and/or minor will not be listed on the transcript.
 

Minors

• Econometrics
• Strategy, Behaviour and Economics
   

Elective Study
Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.
 

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.
 

Diversity factors & English language proficiency  
As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
 

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. 
 

Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded. 
 

You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:

• applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
• undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
• achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
• not previously attempted tertiary study.

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
 

Annual indicative fee for international students

$46,176.00

Employment Opportunities

Economics provides a foundation for careers in:

• Public policy
• International development
•  Business and management
• Government and politics 
• Law
• Finance and insurance
• Teaching and education
• Marketing and tourism 
• Examples of job titles in economics are listed below.