Overview

The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) program at the University of Sydney is a one-year (full time) course available to high-achieving students following completion of their Bachelor of Economics (or equivalent). It provides an opportunity to develop research skills in economics or econometrics by undertaking advanced coursework and conducting a supervised but independent research project.

The honours year adds greater depth to an undergraduate degree and is a pathway to both highly sought-after graduate programs in the public and private sectors, and postgraduate research courses.

Career Pathways

An honours year is an investment in your career, allowing you to develop a wide range of additional skills that are highly valued by employers in the public and private sectors. Honours graduates are recognised as possessing knowledge and skills well beyond those obtained by graduates of three-year bachelor’s degrees.

Many graduates pursue careers in economic or management consulting; the financial sector; the Reserve Bank of Australia; Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA); Productivity Commission; Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC); and government departments such as Treasury, Finance and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Some graduates pursue careers in academia, politics, and journalism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
Topics in Labour Economics
Classics in History of Economic Thought
Topics in Microeconomic Analysis
Topics in Economic History
Microeconometric Modelling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration Finance View 327 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 036739D

Entry to Honours is available to meritorious students after the completion of a pass degree. Part time study is permitted if approved by the administering discipline.

Completion of a three year degree with a major in Economics, a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% across all senior units of study taken in the degree, and an average of 70% or higher in the third year honours program units.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56300 AUD / year

≈ 56300 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16992 AUD / year

≈ 16992 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students: this is last year's tuition, this year tuition is currently not available.

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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