Bachelor of Economics with Honours

Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements: You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Economics, or an equivalent relevant Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) as determined by the Head of School. You have passed a minimum of 24 credit points of units in Economics, Geography and/or Quantitative methods at 300-level (or equivalent). You have completed a minimum of 36 credit points of units in Economics, Geography and/or Quantitative methods at 200-level or above (or equivalent), with a Credit result or better. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements: You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Economics, or an equivalent relevant Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) as determined by the Head of School. You have passed a minimum of 24 credit points of units in Economics, Geography and/or Quantitative methods at 300-level (or equivalent). You have completed a minimum of 36 credit points of units in Economics, Geography and/or Quantitative methods at 200-level or above (or equivalent), with a Credit result or better. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. If your qualification has been completed at UNE, this is not required. A completed thesis proposal form . This must be included in your online application. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the unit BUS481C Dissertation. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements: You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Economics, or an equivalent relevant Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) as determined by the Head of School. You have passed a minimum of 24 credit points of units in Economics, Geography and/or Quantitative methods at 300-level (or equivalent). You have completed a minimum of 36 credit points of units in Economics, Geography and/or Quantitative methods at 200-level or above (or equivalent), with a Credit result or better. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. If your qualification has been completed at UNE, this is not required. A completed thesis proposal form . This must be included in your online application. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the unit BUS481C Dissertation. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Career outcomes UNE’s Bachelor of Economics with Honours provides you with the advanced economic analytical skills needed to excel in positions such as policy officer, analyst, economic modeler or adviser in organisations including: public services such as the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, the Reserve Bank of Australia or Treasury federal and state government departments private sector businesses international agencies such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the United Nations. Other career information Economists have hourly earnings that put them in the top 3 per cent of earnings by occupation, a Reserve Bank of Australia analysis of Australian Taxation Office data has found.