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The University of Sydney (UniSyd)

Camperdown , New South Wales ,Australia

Bachelor of Economics

This degree is ranked in the top four undergraduate economics courses in Australia.*
*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2019

The program introduces you to a diverse, fascinating discipline that addresses a range of big issues in modern life and plays a central role in shaping the broad framework of society at every level. It provides undergraduate training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics, econometrics and financial economics.

Although primarily interested in explaining the behavior of individuals, economics also addresses the collective behavior of businesses and industries, governments and countries, and the globe as a whole. The discipline is crucial to understanding and solving the major problems and challenges the world faces today, such as global warming, poverty, development, and recession.

The Bachelor of Economics requires you to complete a core major from one of the following areas:

  • Economics
  • Econometrics
  • Financial Economics
  • Environmental, Agricultural, and Resource Economics.

Campus Information

Camperdown/Darlington

From terrace houses to idyllic studios, traditional housing options to dorm style accommodation or living in one of the many off campus facilities, find your place away from home. There are two main kinds of accommodation on Camperdown/Darlington campus: University residences and residential colleges.

Intakes

  • Feb Deadline: Dec
  • Aug Deadline: May

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

COE Process
5 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:

  • Accountant
  • Banker
  • Business consultant
  • Business information systems analyst
  • Economic analyst, economist
  • Financial manager
  • Human resources manager
  • Industrial relations specialist
  • Journalist
  • Policy analyst/adviser
  • Researcher

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
  • This course has a Mathematics prerequisite. 
  • You are expected to have studied the following subject in high school to succeed in this course:
    • Mathematics Advanced or higher

English Language Requirements :

  • TOEFL - IBT score - A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
  • IELTS score - A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
  • TOEFL - PBT score - A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing
  • Pearsons Test of English - A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

 

 

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