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Bachelor of Economics
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time 
Hobart, online
3 years full-time Hobart, online*
CRICOS 002342F
Real world applications
Learn to address the world’s major economic and financial challenges.
Close industry connections
Access contemporary teaching through our close industry connections.
Hands-on learning
Engage in hands-on learning with business placement and case studies.
Our applied Economics course focuses on current issues in Tasmania and beyond
Your studies will explore a range of topics such as international trade, conservation and management of natural resources, sustainable energy, contemporary business strategy as well as social issues such as crime, housing, and health. You’ll also develop a deep understanding of how decisions are made by individuals, firms, and governments.
In addition, you will select to specialise your studies in: Industry, Policy and Business Strategy. The remainder of the course consists of elective units where you can choose to study more economics subjects or expand your knowledge across any discipline of the University. You can even pick up a second major to provide complementary skills.
Study options in this degree
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?
In addition to our economics majors below, you may also wish to look at our Business study options.
Gain a strong understanding of contemporary economics while developing the analytical and problem-solving skills needed for success. You’ll be prepared to work in growth industries such as energy, agriculture, and business strategy. Additionally, you’ll acquire the skills sought after by businesses, government agencies, consulting firms, and non-government organisations.
In this major, you’ll study international economics, gaining insights into both microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts on a global scale, with a focus on trade, investment, and monetary matters. You’ll learn to analyse how global trade and monetary policies impact local and international economies, exploring why development is uneven and why efficiency and fairness don’t always align.
In behavioural economics, which combines psychology and economics, you’ll move beyond traditional economic theories, using experiments to understand how individuals and groups make decisions. This hands-on approach allows you to design and conduct economic experiments, which you can then use to evaluate business strategies and public policies.
Add sustainability to your degree
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have created a complementary, optional major available across most of our flexible bachelor's degrees.
In the major, explore interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions. Informed by international and local research, practice, and theory, this major allows you to develop specialist expertise across the physical and social sciences and humanities, emphasising student-led and problem-based learning.
It provides the frameworks for developing sustainability-oriented solutions in a range of fields and is relevant to a wide range of careers.
Combined study options
Choosing a double degree allows you to deepen your knowledge within two separate study areas. This means you can pursue your career and follow your passion at the same time. And when you graduate, you’ll have a set of skills that will really set you apart.
The Bachelor of Economics can be combined with a number of other degrees. Visit the Double Degrees page to learn more.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit the Bachelor of Economics with Honours.
Please visit the Business Administration page to view postgraduate study options.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Career opportunities
Economics graduates work in a broad range of occupations and industries, often beyond the discipline of economics itself. They are highly sought after by employers who value their economic literacy and analytical skills.
In the public sector, you’ll find economists working in many government departments and agencies at both Australian (Federal) and State/Territory level. These include the Department of Treasury, Department of Prime Minister (or Premier) and Cabinet, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Parliamentary Budget Office (PNO), Productivity Commission, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Behavioural Economics Team Australia (BETA), Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), Australian Securities and Investment (ASIC), Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics (BTRE), and Australian Tax Office (ATO).
In the private sector, you’ll find economists in many consultancy firms, both large and small, in commercial and investment banks; in energy companies and regulators; and within many private firms. Economists can also work in “think tank” organisations which provide policy analysis, commentary and recommendations to government.
Economists work in industries like:
- Public Administration and Safety
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Education and Training
In academia, you’ll find economists undertaking research and teaching in university economic departments, as well as in business schools, social science schools, and in specialist institutes.
Here are some of the careers projected to grow by 2034.
25.6%
Intelligence and
Policy Analysts
Growth projected by 2034*
24.3%
Research and
Development Managers
Growth projected by 2034*
28.4%
Economist
Growth projected by 2034*
*National Skills Commission ten year projections from May 2024-May 2034.
