Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
- 3 years
- Duration
- 48,000 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
Economics majors can become government or corporate economists, consultants, analysts, or policy advisors.
This major will help you deconstruct complex economic events and understand concepts like the theory of choice. This economic strategy can explain climate change economics, asset value, international trade justice, and economic policy pros and disadvantages.
This extended major can prepare you for a career as an economist or a PhD. In applying microeconomic and macroeconomic models to real-world challenges, your study will benefit economists, businesses, and politicians. You'll also learn to evaluate domestic and global economic issues.
Economic policy addresses economic growth, stability, financial institution regulation, resource taxes, education funding, and retirement income. Professors and researchers are well-respected and come from many countries.
Program structure
Level 1
Core (take all units — 24 points):
- ECON1101 Microeconomics: Prices and Markets (6)
- ECON1102 Macroeconomics: Money and Finance (6)
- FINA1221 Introduction to Finance (6)
- STAT1520 Economic and Business Statistics (6)
Bridging
Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete ECON1111.
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ECON1111 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics (6)
Level 2
Core (take all units — 24 points):
- ECON2233 Microeconomics: Policy and Applications (6)
- ECON2234 Macroeconomics: Policy and Applications (6)
- ECON2271 Introductory Econometrics (6)
- ECON2272 Intermediate Mathematics for Economists (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 6 points):
- ECON2105 Rise of the Global Economy (6)
- ECON2106 Asia in the World Economy (6)
- ECON2210 Monetary Economics (6)
- ECON2245 Business Economics (6)
- FINA2205 Practical Finance Analytics (6)
Level 3
Core (take all units — 18 points):
- ECON3302 Applied Microeconomics (6)
- ECON3303 Applied Macroeconomics (6)
- ECON3371 Applied Econometric Methods and Data Analysis (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 18 points):
- ECON3205 Health Economics (6)
- ECON3206 Economic Analysis Project (6)
- ECON3220 Development Economics (6)
- ECON3235 International Trade (6)
- ECON3236 International Finance (6)
- ECON3301 Game Theory and Strategic Thinking (6)
- ECON3310 History of Economic Ideas (6)
- ECON3350 Money, Banking and Financial Markets (6)
- ECON3395 Economic Policy (6)
- WILG3001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 48,000 AUD per year.
A standard full time enrolment of 48 points per year equals 1 EFTSL (1 EFTSL is the Equivalent Full Time Study Load). If you enrol in more or less than 48 credit points per year, your yearly annual fee may be different. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase, as outlined in the UWA Acceptance Contract.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA or
- an assured pathway offer or
- achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessment or
- a place in a relevant UWA access program.
Maths requirement
Prerequisite subjects: Mathematics Applications ATAR
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
