Bachelor of Economics

Study Economics at UTS

In our rapidly evolving modern world, both our national and international economies are in a constant state of change. If you're interested in a career in this exciting, widely applicable field, you need a degree that will put you at the cutting edge.

Agile and up-to-date, the UTS Bachelor of Economics has been comprehensively informed by the latest industry trends and shaped by feedback from employers and past students alike to ensure its relevance, applicability and career readiness. With a focus on practical applications, streamlined learning and opportunities to establish valuable niche expertise, this course will give you everything you need to kick-start a successful career in the fascinating world of economics.

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Bachelor of Economics

CODE

UTS: C10348 (version 2)

CRICOS: 086359B

UAC: 601090 (Autumn Session, Spring Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

82.15

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DURATION

3 years full time
6 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$52,312.86

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

This program will shape you into a systemic thinker and analyst extraordinaire. Along with establishing a thorough knowledge of economic fundamentals, such as econometrics and behavioural economics, you'll also build core business capabilities, such as strategic decision-making, business statistics, and policy evaluation.

Learning from the leaders in social justice, you’ll also become the ethical, sustainable, socially conscious leader of tomorrow. Explore the link between economics and social justice, including the impacts of economic policy on equity, equality and sustainable development, and graduate ready to do good in your chosen career.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
23115	Economics for Business
26134	Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions
23506	Strategic Decision Making and Game Theory
23566	Economics for Business 2
23508	Quantitative Methods in Economics and Business
23571	Introductory Econometrics
23567	Intermediate Microeconomics
23568	Intermediate Macroeconomics
23509	Empirical Methods for Policy Evaluation
23005	Behavioural Economics
23600	Economic Policy and Analysis (Capstone)

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Economics based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

Course structure

11

core Economics subjects
3

Economics electives
10

major, sub-major or elective subjects

First year

You’ll commence your degree by completing a range of core Economics subjects, establishing a solid foundational understanding of your discipline. You’ll cover topics like business statistics, strategic decision-making, and econometrics and begin shaping your own learning with your choice of options.
Second year

Building on your previous year, you’ll enhance your knowledge with core studies in macroeconomics, microeconomics and policy evaluation. You’ll continue either your selected major, sub-major or electives, curating your education to meet your personal interest or career goals.
Third year

You’ll conclude your studies by completing any remaining units in your core, optional, major or elective streams. You’ll also undertake a capstone unit, where you’ll bring together the knowledge and capabilities you’ve developed throughout your degree to analyse economic policy.

First year

You’ll commence your degree by completing a range of core Economics subjects, establishing a solid foundational understanding of your discipline. You’ll cover topics like business statistics, strategic decision-making, and econometrics and begin shaping your own learning with your choice of options.

Second year

Building on your previous year, you’ll enhance your knowledge with core studies in macroeconomics, microeconomics and policy evaluation. You’ll continue either your selected major, sub-major or electives, curating your education to meet your personal interest or career goals.

Third year

You’ll conclude your studies by completing any remaining units in your core, optional, major or elective streams. You’ll also undertake a capstone unit, where you’ll bring together the knowledge and capabilities you’ve developed throughout your degree to analyse economic policy.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

This program will give you acute analytical and quantitative competencies and establish your understanding of how economic policies impact individuals, businesses and society. You'll develop knowledge of micro- and macroeconomics, behavioural economics, game theory and environmental economics and grow the skills required to study, create and deploy effective policies.

Admissions information

This course is designed for those seeking to master economic principles and apply them to real-world scenarios. Choose this programme to obtain a robust understanding of how economic policies affect society, businesses and individuals. Its distinctiveness lies in a curriculum that blends traditional economic theories with contemporary approaches and issues such as behavioural economics and environmental problems. You will acquire analytical and quantitative skills, a grasp of micro and macroeconomics, econometrics and game theory.
You can also choose areas of additional specialisation including economic inequality, labour markets, public economics and central banking. The teaching approach is interactive, focusing on the application of economic analysis to policy and business issues, culminating in a capstone subject that brings together major ideas from the program and uses them to address a practical policy challenge.
Students acquire analytical and quantitative skills, a grasp of micro and macroeconomics, econometrics and game theory. They can also choose areas of additional specialisation including economic inequality, labour markets, public economics and central banking. The teaching approach is interactive, focusing on the application of economic analysis to policy and business issues, culminating in a capstone subject that brings together major ideas from the program and uses them to address a practical policy challenge.
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.
The course can be completed in a minimum of three years of full-time or six years of part-time study. The attendance pattern may also be a combination of full-time and part-time study.

Full-time study is usually undertaken at the rate of 24 credit points per session. Students who wish to undertake more than the normal full-time load in one session must have their study plan endorsed by the UTS Business School.

Part-time study is usually undertaken at the rate of 12 credit points per session. Part-time students must be prepared to attend one morning or afternoon class during each teaching week.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

2025 Tuition Fees

Indicative first-year tuition fee: $16,992.00

Indicative total tuition fee: $52,312.86

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.
Students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Economics and have previously studied at another university or other recognised tertiary educational institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if the subjects previously studied are deemed by The UTS Business School to be equivalent to those specified for their course.

Students who have completed a course at a private college are not eligible for any exemptions unless an articulation agreement between the UTS Business School and the college is in place. Details of all arrangements are available via the credit recognition search tool.

For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

This degree can be combined as a double degree with these courses:

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Careers

Your future career

As a graduate of the UTS Bachelor of Economics, you'll have an advanced understanding of contemporary economic perspectives and capabilities. Blending your industry-ready skills with your analytical, strategic approach, you'll be the ethical, sustainably-minded professional that's highly sought after by the employers of today.

Armed with these versatile competencies, you'll be fully equipped for a diverse range of careers in a variety of sectors and settings, including private business, government, health, and environmental organisations.

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Where you’ll study

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