Bachelor of Economics

Adelaide University Bachelor of Economics is a three-year degree of 72 units, half compulsory courses in economic principles, applied economics and econometrics and half optional. First year covers economic principles, data analytics and mathematical economics; second year adds applied econometrics, microeconomics, macroeconomics and global economic history; and in third year students run their own economic policy investigation. Common core courses include data, ethics, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and design thinking. Students can major in Financial Economics, Public Policy, International Economic Development or Advanced Analysis. Entry requires a completed secondary qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education, a Certificate IV or higher, or at least six months of full-time higher education study. Graduates work as economists, economic researchers, policy and trade advisers, bankers and business data analysts across banks, government, consultancies and international organisations. International tuition is about A$52,200 per year.