Bachelor of Economics and Master of Economics
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
Unique among Western Australian universities, this accelerated four-year Combined Bachelor's and Master's (CBM) degree provides you with high-level, discipline-specific knowledge in economics, with a heavy focus on developing your quantitative and analytical skills, and on exposing you to the breadth of disciplines that economics can cover. Employers value our graduates who not only have significant technical knowledge, but also the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills that are a feature of an economist’s training here at UWA.
Why study this degree at UWA?
- Gain advanced data analytic and critical thinking skills, which are highly valued skills in the workplace.
- Develop specialist knowledge and skills in Economics
- Study with and learn from world-class researchers
- You'll graduate with two degrees in only four years and enhance your employability
You’ll learn to
- identify and critically reflect on landmark events in Australia's economic history and the global economy.
- analyse complex economic relationships using sophisticated data analytic techniques.
- communicate the results of economic research to a wide range of potential stakeholders, including other business professionals, policymakers in government and the public at large.
Majors
- Financial Economics (Extended Major)
- Professional Economics(Extended Major)
Career opportunities:
- Central Bank Economist
- Economics / Senior Economist
- Financial Economist
- Investment Banker
- Statistician
Prerequisites
Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Applications ATAR AND a bridging unit. Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two bridging units.
Majors
- Financial Economics (Extended Major)
- Professional Economics (Extended Major)
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities: Central Bank Economist, Economist/Senior Economist, Financial Economist, Investment Banker, Statistician
Get career-ready with a UWA degree
At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or work integrated learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Commerce
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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