Course Overview

About This Course

Combine the influential social science of economics, with advanced skills in mathematics and an Honours research project. This renowned double degree equips you with analytical and statistical skills that will set you apart from the crowd and prepare you for diverse careers. Economists focus on the roles of incentives, resource constraints, laws, customs, and institutions. Through the Bachelor of Economics, you'll explore how the decisions of institutions and individuals interact to determine outcomes for the economy and society. Mathematics and statistics are essential to advanced financial and economic modelling, making Advanced Mathematics a natural complement to Economics. If you're interested in the increasing range of quantitative careers in areas such as finance and environmental modelling, this degree offers a strong foundation.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

2026 Lowest Selection Rank (ATAR + adjustment factors): 93.0
2026 Lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors): 88.0
2026 A Levels: 15.0 (based on four Advanced Level A2 subjects; entry scores calculated from best three or four A2 subjects using A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1)
2026 IB Diploma: 37.0
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1
International direct entry ATAR equivalent: 88.0
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA: 7.7
Great Britain GCE A Levels (international direct entry): 12.0 (minimum two A2 subjects required; entry scores calculated from best two, three, or four A2 subjects using A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1)
International Baccalaureate Diploma (international direct entry): 34.0
SAT (after 2016, international direct entry): 1240.0 (must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies)
English language proficiency may be required depending on educational background and citizenship
Adjustment factors available: HSC Plus (up to 5 points), Elite Athletes Performers and Leaders (up to 5 points), Educational Access Scheme (1–10 points), Gateway Admission Pathway

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates of both programs are renowned by employers, and have successful careers across the private sector, financial and scientific institutions, and government departments. Potential careers include: Economist, Business consultant, Credit analyst, Economic forecaster, Mathematician, Policy adviser, Quantitative or statistical analyst, Wealth management analyst, Environmental consultant, Investment banker, Research scientist, Laboratory technician.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units2 units

SCIF3199

Science Work Placement

Gives you the opportunity to gain work experience through an internship.

SCIF2041

Research Internship

Gives you the opportunity to complete a short theoretical or experimental research project in a world-leading research team supervised by a member of academic staff.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors can I choose in this double degree?

The degree offers three Advanced Mathematics majors — Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, and Statistics — as well as three Economics majors: Data Analytics and Econometrics, Economic Policy and Society, and Macroeconomics and Financial Markets. You also have the option to combine these with further electives and minors in other areas.

What practical experience opportunities are available in this program?

Both programs incorporate practical and professional experience. The Bachelor of Economics offers opportunities for internships, group consulting projects, and global practicums (up to two for-credit work industry experiences). The Bachelor of Advanced Science includes for-credit work placements via the SCIF3199 Science Work Placement course and research internships via the SCIF2041 Research Internship course.

What is the Honours component of this degree?

The Advanced Mathematics Honours year is an integral part of the degree. It involves a supervised research project and, in some cases, advanced coursework. The full program consists of approximately 40 courses, including Honours level Advanced Mathematics courses, and is completed over five years full-time.

What are the fees for domestic and international students?

For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $11,500 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $52,500. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $59,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $330,500. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary.

What is UNSW's ranking in the relevant subject areas for this degree?

UNSW is ranked #1 in Sydney for Business & Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026), #2 in Australia and #42 globally for mathematics, and hosts Australia's largest school of Mathematics & Statistics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026). UNSW's School of Economics ranks #2 in Sydney for Economics & Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026) and received the top research rating by the ERA in Economic Theory, Applied Economics and Econometrics (State of Australian University Research, 2018).

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