Overview

If you want to be a respected leader in your field, advance the boundaries of human knowledge and develop specialised competence and expertise, the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) will enable you to achieve your goals.

After completing the Bachelor of Economics, during your honours year you'll study a range of courses that will develop the advanced knowledge and skills required to complete quantitative research.

You'll also work closely with internationally respected researchers and academics who will guide you through your studies towards writing a thesis, a major part of your honours program that can open up gateways to new opportunities.

The Economics (Hons) program is offered by University of Queensland.

Program highlights

Choose between the fields of economics or econometrics to align with your undergraduate studies or interests.

Benefit from a stimulating and challenging program that will teach you how to conduct research at an international standard.

Develop high-level skills in critical and analytical thinking, research, communication, problem-solving and project management.

The honours program is also an excellent basis for entry into a higher degree by research program.

Career possibilities

The programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Economic consultant
Business analyst
Investment analyst
Public policy analyst
Trade finance operations officer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Advanced Microeconometrics

Advanced Econometric Theory

Special Topics in Econometrics

Financial Econometrics

Public Economics

Economic Development

Ecological & Environmental Economics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration Econometrics View 314 other Bachelors in Business Administration in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 081755G

To enrol for honours, an applicant must have-
- completed the program requirements of the BEcon at UQ; and
- completed all courses listed on the BEcon course list as prerequisites for entry into honours, with a grade of 5 or above (see additional application information below); and
- gained a GPA of 5.5 in all ECON coded courses.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

54096 AUD / year

≈ 54096 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16323 AUD / year

≈ 16323 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Economics (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Program highlights

Career possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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