Bachelor of Economics and Master of Economics

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

• 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