The world's economies, living standards, commercial and political systems are at the heart of the study of economics. Economics involves weighing up choices and alternatives and seeing how they impact upon businesses, societies and individuals. By applying quantitative analysis to current issues and trends, economists can develop and model scenarios to predict possible results and make recommendations on how to respond to produce the best outcomes.

You will look at how modern economies operate - how they trade and grow, the role of prices, supply and demand, and how business and government both affect and are affected by the economy. The insights economists provide allow organisations and individuals to plan and make better decisions for the future.

You will develop analytical skills to enable you to consider both quantitative and policy-based economic issues - practical skills and knowledge that can be then adapted to a range of careers.

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level; and at least 36 credit points at 300-level.

• Core Units
• Approved Majors
• Elective Units

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify, coherently explain and synthesise disciplinary concepts to economic issues;
• Apply economic reasoning and analytical skills, in order to make informed judgements and decisions;
• Reflect on the nature and implications of assumptions and value judgements in economic analysis and policy;
• Use quantitative data to critically analyse economic issues and understand their role in economic and business decision-making and policy decisions; and
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills required at a professional level.

For direct admission into undergraduate courses offered by UNE you must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia.

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5

Or, equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test.

Or, at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component.

Or, a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50