Offered By	ANU College of Business and Economics
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	info.cbe@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	3200XBECON
CRICOS Code	002290B
UAC Code	134003(Bachelor of Economics) 134033(Bachelor of Economics)
Areas of Interest	Econometrics, Economic History, and Economics

The Bachelor of Economics degree offers students rigorous training in the analytic tools of economics, and the opportunity to apply these to a wide variety of economic issues. It is an intellectually challenging degree that develops powers of logical analysis. It offers insight into the ways in which businesses are structured and compete, the ways in which households and individuals make decisions and interact, and the role of government in providing public goods and regulating the market sector.

The Economics degree at the ANU is widely regarded as one of the very best in Australia and its graduates are much in demand from government and business employers. The three-year degree is built around two sequences that run through all years in the degree. The core economics sequence consists of semester length microeconomics and macroeconomics courses in each of the three years. The second sequence consists of two semester courses in quantitative methods in the first year, a course in econometrics normally taken at second year and three elective courses drawn from a list of optional semester courses. These courses provide a wide variety of applications of economic analysis.

The two sequences aim to give students an appreciation of the operation of the economic system and an understanding of a variety of issues of economic policy importance. Examples include problems of unemployment and inflation, the impact of monopoly power and regulation, the impact of foreign trade, and public intervention to deal with problems of environmental pollution. The core courses emphasise an analytical approach to the discipline. Graduates will possess a solid theoretical background as well as a capacity to apply those economic concepts to numerous issues.

The degree requires students to complete 144 units of courses typically taken over three years of equivalent full-time study. Generally, a semester length course carries a value of six units and, therefore, the degree requires completion of 24 such courses based on a pattern of four courses per full-time semester.

The degree consists of four components:

• Economics sequence
• Second sequence
• Economic history requirement
• Electives

Students undertaking the EDUC plan will undertake the appropriate electives in order to meet the requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary Teaching) at the University of Canberra. Further information is available from the College office. 

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	84
QLD Band	9
International Baccalaureate	30

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

None. But assumed knowledge is:-
ACT: Advanced Mathematics Major
NSW: HSC Mathematics
QLD: Mathematics B or Mathematics C
SA/NT: Mathematics 1 (single) or Mathematics 1 (double) or Mathematics 2
TAS: Mathematics Stage 2 or Mathematics Stage 3
VIC: Mathematical Methods 3/4 or Specialist Mathematics 3/4
WA: Applicable Mathematics or Calculus
IB: Mathematical Methods (SL) OR Mathematics (HL)

The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.