Bachelor of Economics
Why study the Bachelor of Economics at UNE?
The Bachelor of Economics provides students with an understanding of the functioning of a modern economy and a capacity to analyse the causes and consequences of economic change.
The knowledge and skills acquired in the Economics degree program can give graduates a head start in the search for a rewarding and challenging career. Recent employment destinations for UNE Bachelor of Economics graduates identified by the Graduate Careers Council of Australia included: business economist, government economic analyst, business forecaster, economic journalist, economics teacher, futures trader, business banking consultant, credit analyst, account manager, financial planner, securities officer, regional manager and systems analyst in the finance, insurance and property industries, and commercial analyst in the transport and storage industry.
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DURATION
3 Years Full-time6 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
Information available from 20082007 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | BEc |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2006 UAI | Information available from 2008 |
| 2006 OP | Information available from 2008 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 144 |
| Benefits | Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. |
| Entry Requirements | Entry to the first year of the degree is open to students who have obtained an appropriate NSW University Admission Index (UAI) or Queensland Tertiary Equivalent score or an equivalent qualification. Alternative Entry is available. Students are required to provide information relating to their previous work and academic experiences. Apart from proficiency in English there are no prerequisite courses for enrolment in first-year units offered by the Faculty of Economics, Business and Law. However, for some units in the economics, finance and quantitative areas it is recommended that students have previously studied mathematics. An Alternative Entry program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students is conducted by the Oorala Centre at UNE. For further information contact the Centre on (02) 6773 3034. |
| Advanced Standing | UNE recognises that some enrolling students have prior knowledge from other courses or practical experience that is similar to some of the units to be studied in their new course. Advanced standing allows this prior learning to be counted towards a new award, provided the student still meets the rules of the new award. Each application is decided individually and applicants must provide documentation to support their application for advanced standing in each unit. The general rules for advanced standing in the Faculty of Economics, Business and Law can be found in the UNE Handbook. |
| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available (full fees apply) |
| Honours | Students with above average grades are encouraged to undertake a fourth year of advanced study in their major, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Economics with Honours. |
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
| Academic Colours |
peacock blue (BCC 120) |
| Further Information | 
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To qualify for the degree, students must pass units to the value of 144 cp comprising:
(a) eight compulsory units to the value of 48 cp:
ECON 101, 102, 201, 202; QM 161, 162; and
either: ECON 143 and MATH 120 (replaces MATH170) or ECON 143 and MATH 101 or MATH 101 and MATH 102.
(b) one of the majors listed below to the value of 36 cp of which at least 18 cp must be at 300 level.
(c) 36 cp at 300 level, of which at least 24 cp must be from the School of Business, Economics and Public Policy and the School of Law.
(d) not more than 60 cp at 100 level.
A maximum of 36 cp, not including units prescribed in the compulsory units, may be chosen from other Schools.
Majors
Economics
ECON 224, 311, 317, 328
Plus two units from
ECON 103*, 203/303, 207/307, 216/316, 226/326, 230/330, 246/346, 271/371, 314, 319, 329, 353; GEPL 301.
Econometrics
ECON 271
Plus five units from
ECON 226/326, 334, 374, 375, 376, 377; QM 264/364, 265/365, 267/367.
Economic History
Select six units from
ECON 141/241, 244 (replaces ECON 142 in 2008), 216/316, 245/345, 246/346, 248/348, 249/349, 250/350, 251/351, 314, 353.
* The unit will be withdrawn from the major from 2008