Overview

Economics at The University of Sydney is comprised of three main parts: microeconomics (studying consumers, businesses, and markets); macroeconomics (the performance of a country’s economy); and econometrics (analysing economic data). Each part provides valuable problem-solving tools, critical in business and public policy.

What you’ll study

You will complete a programme in economics which covers foundational studies in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics and includes your choice of one of the following embedded majors:

Econometrics
Economics
Environmental, Agricultural and Resource Economics
Financial Economics

You will also complete a major or minor from a broad range of subject areas, including business, STEM, social sciences, and humanities. Additionally, you will complete units of study from the Open Learning Environment and any elective units needed to make up the required credit points for the course.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics of Competition and Strategy
The European Economy
Mathematical Economics
Development Economics
Hierarchies, Incentives and Firm Structure
History of Economic Thought

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-06 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Economics View 117 other Bachelors in Economics 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.

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General requirements

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56300 AUD / year

≈ 56300 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

15971 AUD / year

≈ 15971 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available for this course.

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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