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Semester 1, Semester 2
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Hobart
University of Tasmania, Churchill Ave, Hobart, TAS 7005
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $17,394 AUD (2027)
Duration
Minimum 1 Year, up to a maximum of 3 years.
Intakes
Semester 1, Semester 2
Eligibility
Domestic students:
Entry to the Bachelor of Economics Honours program is open to students who have completed:
Bachelor of Economics with the Society and Environment major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units and a minimum of 65 in BEA242; OR
Bachelor of the Economics with Industry, Policy and Business Strategy major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units; OR
Bachelor of Business with the Business Economics major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units and a minimum of 65 in BEA242; OR
Equivalent approved program.
International students:
Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.
English Language Requirements
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
Course Specific Requirements
Entry to the Bachelor of Economics Honours program is open to students who have completed:
Bachelor of Economics with Society and Environment major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units and a minimum of 65 in BEA242; OR
Bachelor of Economics with Industry, Policy and Business Strategy major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units; OR
Bachelor of Business with Business Economics major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units and a minimum of 65 in BEA242; OR
Equivalent approved program.
Career & Study Pathways
Graduates of the honours course have gone on to successful careers in diverse sectors, including:
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AccreditedCourse Content
Dissertation in Economics A
In this unit, students undertake economic and/or finance research under the supervision of a member of academic staff in the discipline of economics and finance. Students produce a thesis document that reports and discusses findings from their research, which may…
Dissertation in Economics B
In this unit, students undertake economic and/or finance research under the supervision of a member of academic staff in the discipline of economics and finance. Students produce a thesis document that reports and discusses findings from their research, which may…
Microeconomics
Microeconomics is essential for advancing understanding of human behaviours and evaluating the impact of public policy and business practices. The unit builds upon the materials covered in undergraduate economic units. The goal of the unit is to apply the basic…
Macroeconomics
The BEA471 Macroeconomic unit aims: to introduce students to some of the important recent developments in macroeconomics; to demonstrate how macroeconomists use macroeconomic theory, stylized facts and modelling framework to obtain quantitative answers to some very intriguing questions; and to…
Econometrics
This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the modern econometric theory used in the applied research on macroeconomics and finance. The field of econometrics is broad, and this unit represents an integration of theory, methods and examples. The objectives of…
Special Topics in Economics
The goals of this unit are twofold. The first goal is to acquaint students with the methods that economists use by surveying the literature and exploring theories relevant to their topics of interest. We will focus on critical assessments of…
Honours
Administrative unit to be used for recording Honours grades and marks…
Common Questions
Students can specialise in areas such as Astrophysics. For example, Honours students have the opportunity to study optical astronomy and conduct research using the University of Tasmania's Greenhill Observatory north of Hobart, which houses 50cm and 1.3m optical telescopes.
Yes, the University of Tasmania operates the Greenhill Observatory north of Hobart, which features 50cm and 1.3m optical telescopes. Because of its location in the southern hemisphere, the observatory has a unique advantage in observing stellar objects located close to the south celestial pole that cannot be seen from most of the northern hemisphere.
Yes, Honours students undertake an original research thesis. For instance, one student is studying the close contact binary star system OY Carinae — a relatively under-researched object — and is looking for evidence of a possible third body in the system, contributing new findings to the field of astrophysics.
Completing Honours in Physics at UTas can lead to further postgraduate research. For example, one Honours student plans to continue studying her thesis subject, OY Carinae, by pursuing a PhD in the physics department, reflecting the strong research culture and mentorship available within the faculty.
Physics Honours students at UTas receive support from dedicated mentors and teachers within the department. Students have noted the sheer enthusiasm of the physics teachers and described the department as offering incredible support, with ongoing research activity and a collaborative academic environment.
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