Bachelor degree
The Bachelor of Economics degree offers students rigorous training in economic analysis with applications to a wide variety of topical issues. It is an intellectually challenging degree that offers insight into the ways that individuals make decisions and interact, the ways that businesses are structured and compete, and the role of government in economic activity.
Program details
Further information
- ANU Handbook at Study@
- Study@ Area of Interest – Economics
- Admission for local applicants
- Admission for international applicants
- Information for international Students
- Student enrolment & administrative procedures
Combined Degrees
The Bachelor of Economics is also offered in combination with several other ANU Degree Programs
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Finance
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science (Forest Sciences)
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Statistics
Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours in Actuarial Studies and Economics)
Are combined degrees harder?
Combined degrees are not any more difficult than single degrees. A student enrolled in a combined degree still does 4 subjects per semester like everyone else, it is just that a combined degree usually takes one year longer to complete.
More information about combined degrees.
Assumed knowledge or prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the Bachelor of Economics, but there is an assumed level of mathematical knowledge.
ACT - Mathematical Methods (Tertiary Major)
NSW – 2 unit Mathematics (including the study of calculus and algebra)
Students who have not done the appropriate level of maths can take a refresher course over the summer holiday period. Please see ANU College for more information www.anucollege.com.au
Interstate equivalents
QLD – Mathematics B
SA – Mathematical Studies
TAS – Mathematical Methods
VIC - Mathematical Methods
WA – Applicable Mathematics
