Overview

Economics is an exciting and challenging discipline. Not merely a theoretical pursuit, it explores real-world issues and strives to improve our lives. La Trobe’s economics major will show you how to apply economic principles to develop government policy, create business solutions and understand the choices people make.

Offered through La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce, in this fascinating major you'll analyse important issues such as inequality, unemployment, environmental sustainability, digital transformation and economic development.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce gives you the transferable and technical skills you need to prepare for the challenges of automation, the power of big data and analytics, and the rapid evolution of business and consumer technologies.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Majors

Economics.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduate with the skills, knowledge and experience you need for an in-demand career in commerce and economics. Possible roles include:

• Business analyst
• Economist
• Economic consultant
• Financial planner
• Insurance broker
• Project manager
• Policy analyst

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer83.9090.45
Median rank to receive an offer78.9088.20
Lowest rank to receive an offer74.4086.20

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the La Trobe University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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