Alongside the courses in the economics major, an honours stream is offered commencing in second semester of first year. This stream is designed for (but not exclusive to) students whose performance in economics is at credit level or better. It aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of economic analysis and to impart greater confidence and capacity in addressing economic issues. Participation in the honours stream is important for students who may wish to work as professional economists or who want to go on to further study of economics at the fourth year or at graduate level. The honours stream involves an additional lecture and tutorial per week, plus an additional examination each semester. Students are able to enter, or leave, the honours stream at any stage during the major.

After the standard three-year program, students can undertake the Honours Year in a fourth year of study. Entry to the Honours Year is by invitation extended to high achieving students. Students who have attained a similar level of performance at another university are also eligible to enter the fourth honours year. Honours programs are offered in Applied Economics, Economics and Economic History.

Requirements for entry into the honours program in each area are determined by the schools concerned and vary according to the particular area chosen. Interested students should obtain advice from the Honours Convenor in the School of Economics.

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