2010 Information Booklet

2010 Application Form

Honours Study Pathway

Students who complete an Honours Degree in Economics are much better placed in the labour market by comparison with students in possession of an ordinary Bachelor degree. In particular, employers such as the Federal or State Treasury, or Reserve Bank of Australia usually recruit Honours graduates and have cadetships for students contemplating Honours. Similarly, employment prospects in the private sector are also enhanced, as international consulting firms usually require an Honours degree.

For those contemplating further postgraduate study an Honours degree is a necessary first step.  Students with a first class Honours degree from Adelaide have performed well in Ph.D. programs in Australia, the United States and the U.K.

Economics

Students completing the core courses to a high standard and meet the requiements for their undergraduate degree are invited by the School of Economics to apply to understake a fourth, or Honours year.

Honours Prerequisites

Level I

Principles of Microeconomics I

Principles of Macroeconomics I

Business Data Analysis I (now Business and Economic Statistics I)

Introduction to Mathematical Economics I or First Semester Higher Level Mathematics

Level II

Intermediate Microeconomics II

Intermediate Macroeconomics II

Intermediate Econometrics II

Mathematical Economics II

Business & Economic Statistical Theory II (new in 2009)

Topics in Microeconomics (new in 2009)

Level III

Macroeconomics III

Econometric Theory III

International Economic History III

For pre 2008 Students:

Level I

Principles of Microeconomics

Principles of Macroeconomics

Business Data Analysis

First Semester Higher Level Maths*

Level II

Consumers Firms and Markets II

Macroeconomic Theory and Policy II

Economic and Financial Data Analysis II

Mathematical Economics II*

Level III

Economic Theory III

Econometrics III

Level III Economics course (usually International Economic History III)

A minimum credit for each of the above Level II and III courses is necessary.

* Honours students are required to have a strong mathematics background and mathematical studies in first year or Mathematical Economics II and Business & Economic Statistical Theory II is recommended.

Please contact the Academic Honours Coordinator or the Economics Course Adviser for more details.

2009 Honours/Masters Students Math Catch Up Sessions.