Economics Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Economics course from Adelaide University you'll learn how governments, industries and businesses allocate resources to meet individual and societal needs. Develop essential communication and analytical skills to inform decision-making and policy development.

Your studies will give you a deep understanding of microeconomics – examining economics from an individual and business perspective. Explore macroeconomics, looking at large-scale factors, such as national income, employment and international trade. Learn about econometrics, where you’ll use your analytical skills to understand economic data and test theories. You’ll also complete elective courses on a wide range of economics topics – from environment and development economics to using big data to solve economic and social problems. Undertake an internship or career development opportunity in your final year to prepare you for the workforce. Graduate ready for a career in the private sector, not-for-profit organisations or in government.

Career opportunities:

Studying the Bachelor of Economics at Adelaide University will give you critical skills to work in government, private and not-for-profit sectors. Use your analytical skills and reasoning to work as a government policy analyst, developing key economic policies for local or international government agencies. Perhaps you’ll be a research economist, analysing the economic impact of policies and issues affecting the environment, international trade and the future of work. You might work as a consultant, providing your clients with the insights and tools to help them make strategic financial decisions. Maybe you’ll generate social change working inside charities to reduce inequality and improve healthcare and education.

You could also pursue the following careers:

• Corporate policy adviser
• Data analyst
• Economic researcher
• Economist
• Information analyst
• Government policy adviser
• International trade or business analyst 
• Research associate
• Economic communicator.