Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
About this course
The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is a highly regarded, one-year (full-time) qualification that provides an opportunity to develop research skills in economics or econometrics by undertaking advanced coursework and conducting a supervised but independent research project.
Who is it for?
The course is designed for high-achieving Bachelor of Economics (or equivalent) graduates seeking employment as a professional economist or intending to pursue postgraduate research study in economics
Campus Information
Camperdown/Darlington
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Intakes
- Feb Deadline: Jan
- Aug Deadline: June
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
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
Many Economics Honours graduates pursue careers in economic or management consulting; the financial sector; the Reserve Bank of Australia; Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA); Productivity Commission; Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC); and government departments such as Treasury, Finance and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Some graduates have pursued careers in academia, politics, and journalism.
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
Admission to the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) requires:
- completion of a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney with a minimum weighted average mark of 70, or equivalent qualification;
- Economics subject area: a minimum average mark of 70 in advanced units of study in microeconomic theory; macroeconomic theory; mathematical economics; and econometrics. Econometrics subject area: intermediate-level training in microeconomics and macroeconomics and a minimum average mark of 75 in advanced units of study in econometrics; and
- evidence of support from the School of Economics Honours Coordinator, such as email correspondence.
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
- Pearsons Test of English - A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 036739D
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
53600 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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