Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

at University of New South Wales

This program will expand on the knowledge gained through the Bachelor of Economics. It will introduce you to economics research methods before you undertake your own supervised research projects. What you choose to undertake your research in will  depend on your choice to pursue a specialisation, but the program will generally include core courses, a supervised research thesis and electives. Visit the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Handbook for detailed information. 

Study areas

• Economics majors
• Data Analytics and Econometrics
• Economic Policy and Society
• Macroeconomics and Financial Markets

Admission pathways

UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals. Learn more.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications

2022 Indicative First Year Fee

$46,840

With highly transferable skills in analysis and statistics, you can move across the private sector, financial institutions, and government departments. UNSW Business School's Career Accelerator provides work experiences and professional development opportunities to help get you started. 

Our degrees include up to two for-credit industry experiences, such as internships or global business practicums. These professional development opportunities complement your studies, build connections to industry, and give you a clear advantage after graduation.

Your opportunities are supported by our industry and alumni networks. As one of Australia’s leading business schools we have strong connections to industry and more than 90,000 alumni worldwide who could be connections to your future career. Not only that, UNSW supports start-ups, with more founders than any other Australian university and over 300+ clubs to find people with complementary skillsets.

Potential careers

• Business analyst
• Economic forecaster
• Graduate economist
• Management consultant
• Policy adviser
• Statistical analyst 
• Wealth management analyst