Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Economics

Use economic principles to help solve public health problems

Economics – the flow of goods, services and finances within a society – is a fundamental aspect of public health. In the UTS Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Economics, you'll develop expertise in both of these vital, future-focused disciplines, establishing a valuable interdisciplinary perspective that will prepare you to identify, understand and solve economic barriers to individual and societal health.

Blending scientific perspectives, professional competencies and practical learning, this course will equip you with advanced analytical and qualitative skills. Flexible options allow you to shape your degree to suit your academic and professional goals, seeing you graduate with a comprehensive understanding of economics and how to apply this in health settings to promote health, equality and social justice.

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Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Economics

CODE

UTS: C10470 (version 2)

CRICOS: 110890A

UAC: 609612 (Autumn Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

70.00*

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DURATION

4 years full time
8 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$70,665.00

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

Within your Public Health studies, you'll complete core subjects to build an essential understanding of areas like epidemiology, health systems and disease prevention and control. Meanwhile, you'll also undertake core Economics studies, covering areas like microeconomics, macroeconomics and strategic decision-making.

You'll have the chance to shape your degree and enhance your learning with elective subjects such as First Nations health, health economics and market design. Finally, you'll benefit from hands-on learning in a real health setting through your professional placement.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
95726	Foundations of Public Health
95729	Fundamental Concepts of Epidemiology
95725	Interpersonal Communication
95727	Introduction to Health Systems
95730	Psychosocial Perspectives in Health
95731	Principles of Primary Health Care
95737	Communicable Disease Prevention and Control
95733	Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Management
95734	Health Promotion and Advocacy
95736	Health Project Management
95735	Indigenous Health and Wellbeing
95739	Sustainability in Public Health
95738	Professional Placement
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 Public Health Bachelor of Economics based on a four-year 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

Economics core
14

Public Health core
5

Economics choice
2

Public Health choice

First year

Your first year of study will see you undertake a range of core Economics subjects to attain fundamental skills in strategic decision-making, statistics and quantitative methods. You’ll also complete foundational Public Health subjects and learn about epidemiology.
Second year

Building on last year, you’ll continue your core Public Health studies, attaining insights into primary care, health systems and disease prevention and control. You’ll also get to continue your Economics studies and develop vital collaboration competencies through your Transdisciplinary elective.
Third year

You’ll learn about disease prevention and management, health promotion and project management this year. In Economics, you’ll be able to specialise your learning with your choice of electives in areas ranging from competition and strategy to environmentalism.
Fourth year

You’ll conclude your studies in your final year by completing all remaining subjects in your core and elective streams. You’ll also get the chance to experience hands-on learning in a real health environment through your professional placement.
Honours

Eligible students can apply for the Bachelor of Public Health (Honours). Completion of this program requires an additional year of full-time study.

First year

Your first year of study will see you undertake a range of core Economics subjects to attain fundamental skills in strategic decision-making, statistics and quantitative methods. You’ll also complete foundational Public Health subjects and learn about epidemiology.

Second year

Building on last year, you’ll continue your core Public Health studies, attaining insights into primary care, health systems and disease prevention and control. You’ll also get to continue your Economics studies and develop vital collaboration competencies through your Transdisciplinary elective.

Third year

You’ll learn about disease prevention and management, health promotion and project management this year. In Economics, you’ll be able to specialise your learning with your choice of electives in areas ranging from competition and strategy to environmentalism.

Fourth year

You’ll conclude your studies in your final year by completing all remaining subjects in your core and elective streams. You’ll also get the chance to experience hands-on learning in a real health environment through your professional placement.

Honours

Eligible students can apply for the Bachelor of Public Health (Honours). Completion of this program requires an additional year of full-time study.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

In this degree we teach knowledge and practical capabilities in vital areas of Economics, such as statistics, quantitative methods, and analysis. You'll also be taught to build essential Public Health competencies, learning about disease prevention and control, health project management and sustainability in health systems.

Admissions information

The Bachelor of Public Health and Bachelor of Economics at UTS is an innovative program that combines your interest in public health with essential economic principles. Offered jointly by the Faculty of Health and the UTS Business School, this combined degree equips you with the skills to improve individual and population health while effectively addressing economic challenges.
In the Bachelor of Public Health component, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of public health principles, with a strong emphasis on the social model of health. The program integrates health-specific content with professional and scientific subjects, allowing you to tailor your education to your interests and career goals. You can take core and elective subjects in areas such as Indigenous health, health promotion, or global health issues, ensuring a well-rounded education that meets the demands of the public health sector.
The Bachelor of Economics component complements your public health studies by offering a deep dive into financial systems and economic principles. You will develop the analytical and quantitative skills necessary to understand and influence economic factors that impact health outcomes. This dual perspective prepares you for diverse roles in both health services and economic sectors, making you a versatile professional.
Your learning experience will be interactive and practical, combining theoretical knowledge with real-world application. This approach ensures you are workplace-ready upon graduation, equipped to tackle complex health and economic issues. By integrating public health expertise with economic strategies, you will be uniquely positioned to lead and innovate in the health sector and beyond.
Graduates of this combined degree are prepared for a broad field of practice, including roles in governmental and non-governmental health services, international organisations, and various industry sectors. The ability to navigate both public health and economic landscapes makes you a valuable asset in addressing today’s multifaceted health challenges.
The Bachelor of Public Health component is characterised by a strong emphasis on the social model of health and combines health-specific content with a mix of professional and scientific subjects. Students develop knowledge within a framework that can be tailored to suit their interests and needs.

In the Bachelor of Business component, students will gain the analytical and quantitative skills required for an in-depth understanding of key economic principles.
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.
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: $70,665.00

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.

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Careers

Your future career

As a graduate of the UTS Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Economics, you'll be ready for an exciting, rewarding career using your knowledge of economic systems to improve individual and societal health outcomes. You'll be able to apply advanced economic methods and principles to public health challenges, designing and developing unique solutions to achieve better wellbeing at a societal level.

This will prepare you to succeed in various industries, sectors, and organisations, from government departments to private enterprises. With your practical experience and comprehensive knowledge, you'll be ready to make a real impact and create a fairer, better health system for all.

Career options

“Undertaking this degree has provided me with an increased awareness of global health, positively impacted my personal health and helped me gain specialised knowledge of the public health sector.”

Maisie Wills

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