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Bachelor of Arts: Economics Major / Bachelor of Commerce: Economics Major / Bachelor of Innovation: Economics Major / Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours): Economics Major

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Economists study the world around them, analyzing global markets, government policy, and world events to make informed decisions. This major focuses on applied economics, equipping students with skills to address real-world issues like unemployment, inequality, and climate change.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Course Code
MJRU-ECONS

About this course

Overview

Economists study more than just money - they analyse the world around them, from global markets to government policy to world events, to help make informed decisions in diverse industries. These decisions can impact how individuals and society access, consume and distribute wealth.

With a focus on applied economics, this major gives you the knowledge and skills to understand important real-world issues such as unemployment, inequality, housing affordability, climate change and energy challenges.

You will learn how to use big data, statistics, mathematics and business insights to evaluate trends and patterns in consumer spending, levels of competition in different industries, business cycles and financial crises.

Economics gives you the tools to think analytically, make decisions and create solutions. You'll gain a solid foundation in macroeconomics (factors that impact an economy as a whole) and microeconomics (the function of individual markets). You'll also develop strong communication and interpersonal skills to successfully share complex data with a general audience.

You'll graduate from this course as a critical thinker with a keen understanding of the world and the ability to enhance economic activities in the public and private sectors.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply knowledge of economic models, data and methods to complex economic and social issues such as in climate and energy markets and identify innovative solutions and/or discuss policy alternatives that are relevant to affected communities, GC1, GC2, GC6
  • communicate professionally by presenting findings and explaining complex data using graphs/charts/tables in ways that a broad audience can easily understand, and in ways that are responsible and appropriate given the economic local, national and/or international context, GC3, GC4, GC5, GC6
  • use relevant technologies such as playing experimental economics games and/or methodologies to investigate economic and social issues in ways that demonstrate critical thinking, responsible judgement and a greater understanding of human behaviours and motivation, GC2, GC4, GC6
  • demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity by being exposed to a range of economic perspectives and how this both affects economic and social behaviour and informs respectful and responsible professional practice, GC4, GC5
  • demonstrate industry readiness with a strong analytical and problem-solving skillset through the development of sound practical economic analyses, and critical reflection of individual capabilities and current, emerging and future local and global challenges, GC6

Career pathways

  • Analyst/risk manager
  • Economic analyst
  • Economist
  • Policy analyst
  • Policy/research advisor

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Apply for Economics Major

Start your application

  • Direct to Curtin
  • Apply as a high school student
    • Apply for Semester 1, 2025 via TISC
    • Apply for other dates