Economics Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor Degrees
• Honours
• Scholarships
• Further information

Bachelor Degrees

The School of Economics offers three Bachelor degrees:

• Bachelor of Economics
• Bachelor of Economics (International Agricultural Business)
• Bachelor of Finance (in partnership with the School of Commerce)

Each degree usually takes three years to complete for a full-time student. Many Bachelor of Economics (B.Ec.) and Bachelor of Finance (B.Fin.) students are studying for a combined or double degree. These usually take 4-6 years to complete, if the appropriate combination of courses is taken. Please use the following links to find out more.

Undergraduate Program fees, requirements and study plans

University Course planner

How to apply for Undergraduate admission

Economics Program Handbook - 2007  (pdf 1MB)   

Honours

The Bachelor of Economics program usually takes three years to complete. Students who obtain good results may apply for entry to the Honours program. This is particularly useful for students who wish to continue with their studies in Economics and take research-based programs such as the Master of Economics or the Ph.D. After completion of an Honours or higher degree, graduates may call themselves a professional economist and usually work for companies, governments, international agencies, or as university lecturers.

Students who complete an Honours Degree in Economics are much better placed in the labour market than students in possession of an ordinary Bachelor’s degree. Employers including the Federal and State Treasury, and the Reserve Bank of Australia often recruit Honours Graduates or offer cadetship's for students contemplating Honours. Graduates employment prospects in the private sector are also enhanced, as international consulting firms usually require an Honours degree.

There are required courses to be eligible to apply for the Honours Degree in Economics that are outlined in the two pathways below. This can be altered if students have not taken the pathways listed below, you can discuss this with the Economics Course Adviser.

Honours Pathway Pre 2008 (doc 92kB)

Honours Pathway 2008 intake  (doc 98kB)

Contact the Academic Honours Coordinator for more details.

Honours Application Form 2009 (doc 63kB)

Honours Economics Handbook - 2007

Postgraduate Economics Programs

Scholarships

Commencing Undergraduate Students can apply for a variety of scholarships to assist with their tuition. Find our more on the University Scholarships web site.

Further information

If you require further information or would like to talk to an Economics program advisor, please contact:

Economics office
Ground Floor, Napier Building

Phone: 61 8 8303 5540
Email: economics@adelaide.edu.au