Bachelor of Economics [B.Econ] (Economics and Public Policy)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
A$44,288/Yr
A$44,288 /Yr
- The University of Queensland offers a Bachelor of Economics in Economics and Public Policy for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program major focuses on the analytical tools, students will need to design and evaluate public policies.
- The core courses examine public finance and regulatory economics, while electives include advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and a range of policy courses.
- Students will learn from lectures, tutorials, online study, research experience, and workshops.
- The program offers the following course:
- Economics and Public Policy
- Economics of Strategy and Behaviour
- International and Financial Economics
- Quantitative Analysis
- Graduates usually work in public policy, government bodies, not-for-profit organizations, private enterprises, and politics.
- The course is particularly focused on enabling students to develop employability skills, gain workplace knowledge, understand the attitudes of working professionals, grow a professional network, and engage with real world business issues.
- The University of Queensland ranks 1st in Queensland for economics and econometrics by QS World University Rankings 2021 and 2nd in Australia for business and economics by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.
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Important Dates
The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | A$44288 (AUD 44288) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing (On-Campus) | A$21360 (AUD 21360) |
| Housing (Off-Campus) | A$14568 (AUD 14568) |
| Total Cost | A$35928 (AUD 35928) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | A$43200 (AUD 43200) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) in General English subject, Mathematical Methods
- The grade requirements in the subjects are C in Units 3 and 4.
- Students must have an IB score of 31, a grade of 3 in HL subjects, and a grade of 4 in SL subjects.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply they passed high school from any one of the following:
- CBSE, CICSE, State Boards Maharashtra and West Bengal from 77.5% scores.
- State Boards Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu from 85% scores.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
- UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill an online application to take admission.
- Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of the student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL other recognized English test results.
Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities for the students are:
- Investment analyst
- Economic consultant
- Economic analyst
- Policy analyst
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| UQ Economics India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Science International Scholarship- University of Queensland | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentA$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Heinrich Boll Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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