Course overview
This course helps students develop the skills that are demanded by leading employers in the fields of finance and economics. Students are taught by leading academics and industry professionals with a heavy emphasis on practical skills. Students build complex valuation models, design and back-test trading strategies and write, review and prepare economic policy reports. In the fourth year, students can choose to major in economics or finance, or pursue an industry pathway that involves a team project with an industry partner. For more information, visit Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Hons) at UQ.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Investment banker; management consultant; financial dealer and trader; fund manager; economist; investment analyst; policy analyst; economic consultant; economic researcher.
Majors
Economics; finance.
Entry requirements
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GCE A Levels
18-22.5Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students260
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
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