Bachelor of Economics (Honours) (BEcon(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2025
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2132
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Economics
Email: enquiries@economics.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6570
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2132
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in economics, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) that includes successful completion of study in mathematics and/or statistics and/or econometrics (equivalent to 2 units at level 2 or higher at The University of Queensland), and
- satisfy the Executive Dean (or delegate) that the applicant is qualified to undertake the program based on the applicant's academic records and subject to completion of additional work or an interview, if requested.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 or higher on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Approval is required from the Executive Dean (or delegate) where the bachelor's degree was completed more than two years prior to commencement of the Bachelor of Economics (Honours). If enrolment in the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is approved, the Head of School may set conditions.
CRICOS Code: 081755G
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Economics (Honours)?
The Economics (Honours) program provides undergraduate students with an extra year of high quality study to enhance their applied and analytical skills and knowledge of current economic research literature, and provide training in research methods in the school.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Economics (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in economics, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) that includes successful completion of study in mathematics and/or statistics and/or econometrics (equivalent to 2 units at level 2 or higher at The University of Queensland), and
- satisfy the Executive Dean (or delegate) that the applicant is qualified to undertake the program based on the applicant's academic records and subject to completion of additional work or an interview, if requested.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 or higher on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Approval is required from the Executive Dean (or delegate) where the bachelor's degree was completed more than two years prior to commencement of the Bachelor of Economics (Honours). If enrolment in the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is approved, the Head of School may set conditions.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 081755G
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
Careers
Graduates obtain employment in a range of fields depending on areas of specialisation and interest, including international consulting, infrastructure development and planning, environmental management, international finance, investment and trade, natural resource and agricultural economics, public health, treasury, actuarial science and statistics.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Computer Society
- Australian Society for Operations Research
- Economic Society of Australia
- Securities Institute of Australia
Program rules for the Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
To graduate with a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
