Course Overview

About This Course

Fascinated by technology? Interested in the rules that businesses or governments make for us as individuals? This double degree gives you statistical analysis skills to make better decisions in business and government policy, combined with critical skills in technology, mathematics and engineering. Explore artificial intelligence, security engineering, programming and analytics. Graduate career-ready with professional experiences built into your studies.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

2026 Lowest Selection Rank (ATAR + adjustment factors): 93.0
2026 Lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors): 88.6
2026 A Levels: 15.0 (based on four Advanced Level A2 subjects; entry scores calculated from best three or four A2 subjects excluding repeated 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 ATAR: 88.0
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA: 7.7
Great Britain GCE A Levels: 12.0 (minimum of two A2 subjects; 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 (IB): 34.0
SAT (after 2016): 1240.0 (total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores; must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies)
English language proficiency requirements apply; students with an Australian Year 12 qualification do not need to provide additional evidence
Entry may also be based on Australian interstate Year 12 qualifications, New Zealand NCEA Level 3, equivalent overseas qualifications, post-secondary or tertiary qualifications, or an alternative entry qualification
Adjustment factor schemes available: HSC Plus (up to 5 points), Elite Athletes Performers and Leaders (up to 5 points), Educational Access Scheme (1–10 points)
Admission pathways available including Gateway Admission Pathway and Indigenous entry programs

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Business Analyst, Cybersecurity Consultant, Database Administrator, Economic Forecaster, Games Developer, Graduate Economist, Information Systems Manager, Management Consultant, Policy Adviser, Statistical Analyst, Superannuation Adviser, Systems Analyst

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this double degree take to complete?

The Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Computer Science is a four-year double degree program consisting of 32 courses (192 Units of Credit). There is also the potential to study an additional honours year for high-achieving students.

What are the Computer Science and Economics specialisations available in this degree?

Students can specialise in the following Computer Science majors: Computer Science, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Language, Computer Networks, Embedded Systems, and Security Engineering. For Economics, the available majors are: Data Analytics and Econometrics, Economic Policy and Society, and Macroeconomics and Financial Markets.

Is this degree accredited by any professional bodies?

Yes, the Bachelor of Computer Science component of this double degree is accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the level of Professional.

What are the indicative fees for this degree?

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 $49,500. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $59,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $256,500. All fees are subject to annual review.

What professional development and work experience opportunities are available to students in this degree?

Students have access to UNSW Business School's Career Accelerator portfolio of professional development opportunities, which are exclusive to UNSW Business School students and embedded within the degree. This provides work experiences and professional development opportunities to help graduates get started in their careers. An honours year in either economics or computer science is also possible for high-achieving students following completion of the double degree.

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