About the course

You’ll learn the fundamental principles of economics and how to critique them. The level of analytical thinking encouraged in the degree will help you interpret the world on a deeper level as you study the behaviour of businesses and industries, governments and countries, and the globe as a whole.

　　Problem solvers keen to understand how economics is crucial to creating unique solutions to the major problems and challenges the world faces today, such as global warming, poverty, development, and recession.

　　The Bachelor of Economics is an undergraduate liberal studies degree that focuses on key skills to work in fields such as the financial and banking sectors, leading policy institutions and NGOs, the commodities and futures markets, financial journalism, business and consulting.

　　You will complete units from the Shared Pool that are part of Economics, the Business School, Science or Engineering. You will then complete a program in Economics and you will add breadth to your degree by completing a second major or minor from the disciplinary pool or the shared pool.

　　Additionally, you will take units from the Open Learning Environment, and any elective units as needed to make up the required credit points for the course. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Camperdown/Darlington - Online Start
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Camperdown
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Camperdown

　　

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Entry requirements for The University of Sydney

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

　　a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

　　IELTS score A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

　　Toefl Pbt - A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing

　　Toefl ibt - A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

　　IB Diploma - 31

　　International ATAR – 85

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Sydney. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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