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Bachelor of Economics

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia

About this program

The Bachelor of Economics at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra is a three-year, full-time degree (144 units) run through the ANU College of Business and Economics. It gives rigorous training in the analytical tools of economics, including microeconomic and macroeconomic models and econometrics, and applies them to real economic issues and policy questions. Assumed knowledge is senior secondary mathematics, such as NSW HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.
No major is required, so students can use electives to take a minor such as Econometrics or Strategy, Behaviour and Economics, or a major in another discipline. ANU lists careers in public policy, international development, finance and insurance, business and management, and government, with employers ranging from Australian government departments to international agencies such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Fees & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$57,700
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 120 parts

  • The Bachelor of Economics requires completion of 144 units
  • A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
  • A minimum of 18 units must come from the completion of 3000-level courses in ECHI
  • ECON or EMET
  • A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving
  • The 144 units must include:
  • 42 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
  • ECON1101
  • Microeconomics 1
  • ECON2101
  • Microeconomics 2
  • ECON3101
  • Microeconomics 3
  • ECON3102
  • Macroeconomics 3
  • EMET1001
  • Foundations of Economic and Financial Models
  • EMET2007
  • Econometric Methods
  • STAT1008
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • 6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
  • ECON1100
  • Economics I (H)
  • ECON1102
  • Macroeconomics 1
  • 6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
  • ECON2016
  • Economics II (H)
  • ECON2102
  • Macroeconomics 2
  • minimum 12 units of Transdisciplinary courses:
  • CBEA2001
  • Indigenous Perspectives in Business and Economics
  • ECHI1006
  • Past and Present
  • ECHI3009
  • World Economy Since 1800
  • ECON2013
  • Behavioral Economics
  • ECON2014
  • Managerial Economics
  • ECON2108
  • Japanese Economy and Political Economy
  • ECON2141
  • An introduction to Game Theory
  • ECON2900
  • Development Poverty and Famine
  • ECON3004
  • Health Economics
  • ECON3006
  • Financial Economics
  • ECON3127
  • Computational Methods in Economics
  • ECON3128
  • Resource and Environmental Economics
  • ECON3180
  • Advanced Behavioural Economics
  • ECON3023
  • Economic Policy Issues
  • minimum 18 units of the following courses:
  • ECHI1006
  • Past and Present
  • ECHI3009
  • World Economy Since 1800
  • ECON1100
  • Economics 1 (H)
  • ECON2009
  • Labour Economics and Industrial Relations Policy
  • ECON2013
  • Behavioral Economics
  • ECON2014
  • Managerial Economics
  • ECON2026
  • Money and Banking
  • ECON2091
  • The Economy
  • Politics and the State
  • ECON2108
  • Japanese Economy and Political Economy
  • ECON2125
  • Optimisation
  • ECON2131
  • Public Sector Economics
  • ECON2141
  • An introduction to Game Theory
  • ECON2900
  • Development Poverty and Famine
  • ECON3004
  • Health Economics
  • ECON3006
  • Financial Economics
  • ECON3023
  • Economic Policy Issues
  • ECON3057
  • Industrial Organisation
  • ECON3100
  • Economics 3 (H)
  • ECON3103
  • International Economics
  • ECON3127
  • Computational Methods in Economics
  • ECON3128
  • Resource and Environmental Economics
  • ECON3152
  • Game Theory
  • ECON3180
  • Advanced Behavioural Economics
  • ECON3181
  • Competition Policy and Regulation
  • EMET3004
  • Modelling
  • EMET3006
  • Applied Microeconomics
  • EMET3007
  • Business and Economic Forecasting
  • EMET3008
  • Applied Macro and Financial Economics
  • 12 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
  • which may include courses from the following course codes:
  • BUSI
  • BUSN
  • CBEA
  • COMP
  • ECHI
  • ECON
  • EMET
  • FINM
  • INFS
  • MATH
  • MGMT
  • MKTG
  • STAT
  • A minimum of 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
  • For majors and minors offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics
  • students may count a course towards multiple majors and minors. If a minor is a subset of all stated courses and/or prerequisites for a major
  • then completion of the major overrides completion of the minor
  • and only the major is regarded as having been completed. If all courses in a major and/or minor are compulsory courses in the degree
  • the major and/or minor will not be listed on the transcript

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

EconomistANZSCO 224311

Primary outcomeMLTSSL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment.

Assessed by VETASSESS

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program. The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed. Domestic applicants Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below. Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on: completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors ) requirement for this program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with higher education study are assessed on: previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if the applicant has completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the results from a tertiary preparation program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on: previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on: secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme ; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. International applicants Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found . Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below. Diversity factors & English language proficiency As Australia's national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency. Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission ATAR: 80 International Baccalaureate: 30

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