Handbook

Overview

This program allows students to study a double degree in both Economics and Computer Science. There are practical applications in combining such majors as Econometrics with the discipline of computer science. This program has an extensive range of majors in both economics (3) and computer science (8). An honours year … For more content click the Read More button below.

This program allows students to study a double degree in both Economics and Computer Science. There are practical applications in combining such majors as Econometrics with the discipline of computer science. This program has an extensive range of majors in both economics (3) and computer science (8). An honours year in economics or computer science is possible for high-achieving students following completion of this program.

Stand Alone Programs

Click on the link below to find out more about each individual program.

Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 192 UOC.

Economics

Introductory Business Course (6 UOC)
Economics Core Courses (48 UOC)
Economics Electives (30 UOC)
Business Electives (12 UOC)

Students may choose to use their Economics core and elective courses to complete an optional Economics major. Courses for the major are taken once but also meet core and elective course rules where listed.

Computer Science

A Bachelor of Computer Science Major (96 UOC)

Disciplinary Component - 3543 Economics96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Special Arrangements for Mathematics and Economics Courses

Students should do the MATH courses which are required in the Computer Science specialisation , ie MATH1131/MATH1141 & MATH1231/MATH1241. These courses will substitute for Economics courses in your major as follows:-
MATH1131/MATH1141 will substitute for ECON1202.
MATH1231/MATH1241 will substitute for ECON1203.
Students have the option of counting the MATH pair of courses towards the Computer Science component and must complete 2 additional Economics electives (4 in total); OR towards the Economics component and must complete 2 additional Computer Science electives.

Introductory Business Course6 Units of Credit:

Economics Core48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

Economic Perspectives

ECON1203

6 UOC

Business and Economic Statistics

ECON1202

6 UOC

Quantitative Analysis for Business and Economics

Introductory Econometrics

Economics Electives30 Units of Credit:

Students must take 30 UOC of the following courses with at least 18 UOC of Level 3 Economics courses.

Level 2 Economics course

Level 3 Economics course

Actuarial Studies Options

UNSW Business Electives12 Units of Credit:

Optional Economics major48 Units of Credit:

Students may choose to complete one or two optional Economics majors. Students may use their Economics Core and Economics Elective courses to complete these economics majors. Please note: If you choose to study two optional Economics majors, you must choose another 6 courses (36 UOC) from the second major that do not overlap with the first optional major.

ECONV1

48 UOC

Macroeconomics and Financial Markets

ECONT1

48 UOC

Data Analytics and Econometrics

ECONU1

48 UOC

Economic Policy and Society

Level 3 Maturity Requirements

Maximum Level 1 UOC

Disciplinary Component - 3778 Computer Science96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Majors

COMPA1 is the default stream, and will be used if no other stream is selected.

Computer Science (Database Systems)

COMPI1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

COMPJ1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Programming Languages)

COMPN1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Computer Networks)

COMPS1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Embedded Systems)

COMPY1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Security Engineering)

Program Constraints

Limit Rule

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

You are responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and advice from your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program.

Additional Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit previous UNSW online handbooks

Contact The Nucleus: Student Hub for advice.
Tel: + 61 2 9385 8500
Location: The Nucleus: Student Hub, Level 2, in the Main Library (UNSW map location F21)

Click here to view the Progression Plan for your program

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students

Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)

International Students