Study at the intersection of traditional and contemporary economics
The economy is constantly changing — and our world-class Bachelor of Economics is changing with it.
Our updated course content reflects the latest industry trends, informed by feedback from graduates and our network of industry partners. That means more real-world application, more streamlined learning and more opportunities to build niche expertise.
Why study the Bachelor of Economics?
It’s deep, broad, practical, socially conscious, connected and taught by leaders.
deep and broad: From micro to macro and business to behavioural, course content spans economics in all its forms.
practical: Become a strategic and analytical thinker and use your expertise to tackle real-world problems that impact people, communities and the economy. Learn to design real market mechanisms and observe their role in driving economic activity.
Socially conscious: At UTS, economics and equity go hand in hand. Explore how economic efficiency contributes to a more equitable and sustainable world.
connected: Our industry connections include public and private institutions, from the Reserve Bank of Australia to Deloitte.
taught by leaders: Don’t just learn from anyone. Study with world-leading researchers and economists whose work is shaping contemporary practice at a university that is consistently ranked amongst the best for Excellence in Research in Australia.
The Bachelor of Economics provided me with a refined and highly practical analytical skillset.
The focus on applied and contemporary fields of economics, such as behavioural economics, market design and microeconometrics, encouraged me to leverage my skillset to theorise solutions to real-world problems.
Through further research in my Honours year, I was able to contribute to the advancement of Australian philanthropic financing, potentially impacting thousands of Australian not-for-profits.
Hugh McKinn Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours, recipient of UTS University Medal and Deans Faculty Scholarship
Who is the course for?
Critical and analytical thinkers looking for specialist skills in economics, econometrics and market design.
Become a systemic thinker and analyst extraordinaire with a degree that will prepare you for a remarkable career. You’ll combine fundamental economics subjects (including macro- and microeconomics, econometrics and behavioural economics) with core business capabilities (strategic decision-making, business statistics, economic policy evaluation) and the study of human economic decision-making.
But wait, there’s more: the UTS Business School is recognised as a leader in socially just business education, and the Bachelor of Economics is no different. You’ll explore the link between economics and social justice, including the impacts of economic policy on equity, equality and sustainable development, and emerge ready to do good in your chosen career.
Professional experience
At UTS, there’s no such thing as a purely theoretical degree. In your last semester of study, you’ll complete a capstone project that will challenge you to tackle a real-world economic policy problem.
