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Overview

The dual degree program, Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Education (Secondary), is a four-year program (192 UOC) for intending secondary school teachers. The program is a nationally accredited pre-service qualification. Students undertake studies to qualify as a secondary school teacher in two teaching specialisations (i.e., economics and business studies). The … For more content click the Read More button below. In addition, students acquire a knowledge of economics as well as an understanding of local and world economic issues. Students also develop analytical skills which have wide applications in business, finance and policy. Depending on interests and career goals, students are required to choose one of the following three majors: economics, econometrics and financial economics.

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Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 192 UOC.

These UOC are made up of:

Economics Component (96 UOC)

  1. Introductory Business Core (6 UOC) 
  2. Economics Core Courses (48 UOC) 
  3. Economics Electives (30 UOC)
  4. Business School 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. 

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (96 UOC)
1. Education Core (66 UOC)
2. Prescribed Education method electives (24 UOC)
3. Prescribed Education electives (6 UOC)

Disciplinary Component - 3543 Economics96 Units of Credit:
Disciplinary Component - 4056 Education (Secondary)96 Units of Credit:

4058 - Prescribed Education Methods

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