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Overview

The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is a one year advanced undergraduate degree for high-achieving students which may be undertaken upon completion of the requirements of an undergraduate pass degree. A student undertaking this program will complete honours within the economics-related specialisation (major) of their pass degree. The program enables students … For more content click the Read More button below. Program Benefits: Competitive advantage, increased employability, attractiveness and worth resulting in more career options - either in academia, business, government or applied research through having: advanced analytical and problem solving skills required for specialist careers in business and governmenthighly sought after research, project management and communication skills and advanced knowledge of the relevant discipline.

The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is a one year advanced undergraduate degree for high-achieving students which may be undertaken upon completion of the requirements of an undergraduate pass degree. A student undertaking this program will complete honours within the economics-related specialisation (major) of their pass degree. The program enables students to expand and deepen their understanding of this discipline and develop highly sought after analytical, problem solving and research skills through undertaking a significant independent research thesis. The program may be a pathway into a PhD. Honours may be completed within the areas of Economics and Econometrics.

Program Benefits:

Competitive advantage, increased employability, attractiveness and worth resulting in more career options - either in academia, business, government or applied research through having:

advanced analytical and problem solving skills required for specialist careers in business and government
highly sought after research, project management and communication skills and advanced knowledge of the relevant discipline.

Learning Outcomes

BEc(Hons) students will have the ability to understand and apply an advanced body of knowledge within a particular field

BEc(Hons) students will have the ability to undertake a piece of research in the relevant field

Students should be able to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence.

BEc(Hons) students will have the ability to communicate research effectively.

Students should be able to present and defend their research in oral presentations and in writing.

Students should be able to apply a highly developed understanding of the theoretical concepts and body of knowledge in one or more disciplines to address a research topic.

Students should be able to reflect critically on existing ideas and practice in the relevant field.

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Specialisation Requirements

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the BEc(Hons) program, a student must have completed a Bachelors degree with a major in Economics, Econometrics, Business Economics, Financial Economics, or Business Strategy and Economic Management. A student in a dual degree may gain entry to the BEc(Hons) prior to completing the requirements for the dual degree program if they have completed 144 UOC including all requirements for the relevant major.

Students must have completed the equivalent of the following courses to be eligible for entry:

ECON2101 Microeconomics 2

ECON2102 Macroeconomics 2

plus an econometric course requirement that depends on the specialisation. For details, please refer to the relevant Honours specialisation.

It is also recommended that a student complete ECON3202 Mathematical Economics, or an equivalent, before commencing the BEc(Hons).

Students who have failed a course within their pass degree will not normally gain entry to the BEc(Hons) program.

A student must have an overall Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70 (or equivalent) with a discipline/major WAM of at least 70. Due to the academic requirements of some disciplines and the competitive nature of honours places, the WAM required for entry may be higher.

The number of students accepted to the BEc(Hons) in a particular discipline is dependent on the availability of supervisors in that discipline. If there are more applicants than a discipline can accommodate, admission will be determined according to students' academic merit.

Full-time and part-time (during 3 semesters) study is available in this program. Mid-year entry to the BEc(Hons) is possible, but is typically recommended only for part-time study.

How to Apply

For detailed instructions and the application form please, refer to the School of Economics Honours website.

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Students are to maintain a course average of 70 or more (and satisfactorily pass any Pass/Fail courses) to continue in the BEc(Hons) program after the end of their first session.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Similar Program

Bachelor of Economics - BEc3543 - Economics

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Honours Classes

At the completion of this honours program, students will be awarded an honours grade as follows:

Class 1: WAM of 85 and over
Class 2 Division 1: WAM of 75 to less than 85
Class 2 Division 2: WAM of 65 to less than 75
Class 3: WAM of 50 to less than 65.

The calculation of the honours mark is an average of results in all components of the honours year weighted by their UOC.

Standard UNSW practices regarding the University Medal apply.

Additional Information

Further 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 pre-2019 handbook information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks

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Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions

Program Fees

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Additional Expenses and Resources

The resourcing of these students is covered by the current resourcing for the existing honours component in the 3543 program.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

1 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 2

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

AQF Level

Level 8

Award Type

Bachelor (Honours) (Separate)

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of Economics (Honours) - BEc (Hons)

CRICOS Code

085136C

Economics (Honours)

4502

48 Units of Credit