Economics // Structure

Students intending to major in Economics should note that a study score of at least 25 in either Mathematical Methods 3/4 or Specialist Mathematics is a prerequisite for this program.

Introductory Microeconomics must be completed before entering Introductory Macroeconomics and Intermediate Microeconomics at level 2. Introductory Macroeconomics must be completed before Intermediate Macroeconomics at Level 2.

Students who undertake a major in Economics will be required to complete 37.5 points of Economics foundation subjects and 75 points of major subjects across both levels 2 and 3. 37.5 points are taken as Arts discipline subjects and 75 points are taken as breadth. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts Economics major cannot take any other breadth subjects. Taking a breadth subject other than Economics will prevent students from completing the major.

To obtain a major in Economics, students must complete:

• 25 credit points of Level 2 major core subjects
• 12.5 credit points of Level 2 major electives
• 12.5 credit points of capstone subject
• 25 credit points of Level 3 Economics and Econometrics major elective subjects including
  • A minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 3 Economics major elective subjects

Foundation subjects

Introductory Microeconomics must be completed before entering Introductory Macroeconomics and Intermediate Microeconomics at level 2. Introductory Macroeconomics must be completed before Intermediate Macroeconomics at Level 2.

Level 2 major core subjects

Level 2 major elective subjects

Capstone subject

Level 3 Econometrics major elective subjects

Level 3 Economics major elective subjects