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Bachelor of Economics and Master of Economics

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUM002UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course 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

  • You’ll harness the power of data to address complex business challenges and make informed business decisions in a data-driven marketplace
  • You’ll receive training to logically collect and evaluate information, identify patterns, and solve problems, which are vital for strategic planning and effective decision-making in any organisation and modern workplace
  • You'll graduate with two degrees in only four years and enhance your employability. From Data Analyst to Strategic Planner, your career possibilities are endless
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)
  • Economics (Extended Major)

Career opportunities: 

  • Central Bank Economist
  • Economics / Senior Economist
  • Financial Economist
  • Investment Banker
  • Statistician

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

32-36
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

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Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Course curriculum

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