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Combining economics with studies in the humanities, business or social sciencesend of quotation

The Bachelor of Arts and Economics is designed to equip graduates to make informed judgements about issues and policies and to participate in socially responsible decision-making in the business and wider communities.


The Bachelor of Arts and Economics course combines studies in economics with studies in the humanities, business or social sciences. Students undertake compulsory units in microeconomics, macroeconomics, development economics, economic policy analysis, the global economy, labour economics and applied econometrics.

Bachelor of Arts and Economics students also select an additional major from business studies, geography, history, literature, mathematics, philosophy, psychology or theological studies.

Career options:

Depending on their chosen majors, graduates can pursue a range of careers within:
  • Share, finance or commodities markets
  • Business
  • Economic forecasting
  • Economic policy development
  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Tourism
  • Journalism
  • Teaching
  • Government
  • Environmental management
  • Foreign affairs
  • Politics

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