Bachelors of Economics / Arts (BEcon/BA)
Information valid for students commencing 2025
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2468
Faculties
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Economics / Arts:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Economics / Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Economics course list and the Bachelor of Arts 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 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Email: bel@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 7111
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2468
Faculties
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Economics / Arts:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Economics / Arts:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
CRICOS Code: 103156A
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.View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Economics course list and the Bachelor of Arts 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 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Economics / Arts?
This dual degree program allows students the opportunity to combine their specialised economics training with study in a wide range of discipline areas in the Bachelor of Arts.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Economics / Arts :
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 Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies / Minor
- Ancient Greek / Minor
- Ancient History / Extended Major / Minor
- Ancient History/History / Minor
- Anthropology / Minor
- Archaeology / Extended Major / Minor
- Art History / Extended Major / Minor
- Australian Studies Minor
- Chinese / Minor
- Chinese Translation and Interpreting / Minor
- Criminology / Extended Major / Minor
- Drama / Minor
- English / Minor
- English Literature / Extended Major / Minor
- English as an International Language / Minor
- Film and Television Studies / Minor
- French / Minor
- French Advanced / Minor
- Gender Studies Minor
- Geography / Minor
- German / Minor
- History / Extended Major / Minor
- Indonesian / Minor
- International Relations / Extended Major / Minor
- Italian / Minor
- Japanese / Minor
- Japanese Advanced / Extended Major / Minor
- Journalism and Mass Communication / Minor
- Korean / Minor
- Latin / Minor
- Legal Education Studies / Minor
- Linguistics / Minor
- Mathematics / Minor
- Media and Digital Cultures / Minor
- Music / Minor
- Music Psychology Minor
- Peace and Conflict Studies / Extended Major / Minor
- Philosophy / Extended Major / Minor
- Political Science / Extended Major / Minor
- Popular Music Minor
- Professional Writing and Communication / Minor
- Psychology / Extended Major / Minor
- Religious Studies / Minor
- Russian Minor
- Sociology / Minor
- Spanish / Minor
- Sports Studies / Minor
- Writing / Extended Major / Minor
Bachelor of Economics
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
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 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 103156A
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 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Economics course list and the Bachelor of Arts 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 program rules, the Bachelor of Economics course list and the Bachelor of Arts 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 Bachelors of Economics / Arts
Careers
Refer to the Bachelor of Economics and the Bachelor of Arts for employment opportunities.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
- Economic Society of Australia
- Securities Institute of Australia
Program rules for the Bachelors of Economics / Arts
To complete the Bachelors of Economics / Arts
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Economics / Arts, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student must complete 64 units, comprising -
- (a) 32 units from the BEcon course list, including -
- (i) 16 units for part A, and
- (ii) either -
- (A) 16 units for a BEcon major, or
- (B) 16 units from part C, with at least 8 units at level 3; and
- (b) 32 units from the BA course list, including -
- (i) two BA majors; or
- (ii) both -
- (A) 24 units for a BA extended major; and
- (B) 8 units for a BA minor.
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.
