Economics/Arts - 3552
Program Summary
Faculty: Australian School of Business
Contact: Australian School of Business Student Centre
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Typical Duration: 4 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 192
UAC Code: 424003
ATAR: 94.30 
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Major)
Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
Bachelor of Economics (Major)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Program Description
The Australian School of Business, in conjunction with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, offers the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Arts (BEc/BA) as a 4 year dual program which combines the strengths and flexibility of each single degree. This program will appeal to students wanting a strong, focused and highly regarded business program that is complemented by a second degree in Humanities, Social Sciences and the Creative and Performing Arts - chosen out of personal interest or with a particular career objective in mind.
With approval, students with an excellent academic record may also enrol in an additional Honours year in the Bachelor of Economics degree or in the Bachelor of Arts degree.
For detailed information on the professional recognition this degree offers please visit Professional Recognition of Programs in the UNSW Online Handbook.
If you are a current student, this new program structure does not apply to you. You should always follow the program requirements according to the year you started your degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
On successful completion of the BEc, students will have the ability to:
- demonstrate understanding and application of economic concepts and processes
- demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
- understand, analyse and use quantitative data to assist in making economic and business decisions
- present complex issues in coherent written statements and oral presentations
- demonstrate understanding of the global economic context in which business and governments operate
- understand the social and ethical dimensions in their chosen disciplinary areas
The program objectives of the BA are:
- To develop informed understanding of human experience, human culture and human society
- To teach the tools and methods of understanding associated with Humanities and Social Science disciplines, and to encourage students to perceive the relationships between these disciplines
- To encourage the breadth of vision and critical thinking associated with interdisciplinary scholarship and research
- To enable students to place contemporary Australian society and culture in an historical and comparative context
- To engage critically with fundamental questions about value in both ethical and aesthetic contexts
- To develop the skills of critical, creative and imaginative thinking about society, culture and the arts
- To promote the techniques and value of reasoned and open-minded discussion and debate
- To foster understanding of the experiences and world-views of other times, other places, and other cultures.
Program Structure
The requirements of the BEc in dual mode (96UOC):
84 UOC of Economics courses consisting of:
84 UOC of Economics courses consisting of:
- Compulsory first and second year courses account for 48 UOC (8 courses see list below)
- Major requirements
- Electives offered by the School of Economics
- AND 12 UOC of Free electives
Compulsory core courses:
- ACCT1501 Accounting & Financial Mgt 1A (6 UOC)
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 (6 UOC)
- ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 (6 UOC)
- ECON1202 Quantitative Analysis (6 UOC)
- ECON1203 Business & Economic Statistics (6 UOC)
- ECON1401 Economic Analysis (6 UOC)
- ECON2101 Microeconomics 2 (6 UOC)
- ECON2206 Introductory Econometrics (6 UOC)
Major requirements Students must complete at least one major in Economics, Econometrics or Financial Economics consisting of 60UOC. The 60UOC includes 36UOC from the compulsory first and second year core courses. (ACCT1501 and ECON1401 do not count towards a major.) Students must complete at least three (3) level 3 courses (numbered 3XXX).
Free electives account for the balance of the degree requirements. These courses may be taken from those offered by the Australian School of Business or other Faculties within UNSW.
Table A Economics Majors:
Free electives account for the balance of the degree requirements. These courses may be taken from those offered by the Australian School of Business or other Faculties within UNSW.
Table A Economics Majors:
- Economics
- Econometrics
- Financial Economics
BEc Honours
Students interested in studying at Honours Level in Economics should refer to the relevant Honours stream record via links in the majors and to the School of Economics Honours program website. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher in the BEc program.
The requirements for the BA in dual mode (96 UOC):
Students interested in studying at Honours Level in Economics should refer to the relevant Honours stream record via links in the majors and to the School of Economics Honours program website. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher in the BEc program.
The requirements for the BA in dual mode (96 UOC):
- A home major stream (54 UOC)
- At least a minor stream (36 UOC)
- A Prescribed Faculty Elective (6 UOC).
Details of majors and minors available, and the Prescribed Faculty Elective, can be found on the 3403 Bachelor of Arts 3403 Bachelor of Arts program page.
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Majors
Asian Studies
Chinese Studies Criminology Dance Studies
Development Studies English Environmental Studies European Studies Film Studies French Studies German Studies
Hispanic Studies History Indigenous Studies International Relations Japanese Studies Korean Studies Linguistics Media, Culture and Technology Music and Music Education Philosophy Politics Sociology and Anthropology Theatre and Performance Studies |
Minors - 36 UOC from any of the majors listed or from the following "Designated Minors" and External Minors
Americas Studies
Art History and Theory
Arts and Social Sciences Australian Studies
Geography
Indonesian Studies
Psychology
Women's and Gender Studies |
Honours
High achieving BA students (in Single or Dual Mode) may apply for entry to Honours. Honours is an additional year of study (two years part-time) which allows a student to further explore their depth studies. It involves seminars and the completion or a research project or thesis.
Those students who are considering Honours should submit an expression of interest at the beginning of Level 3 and complete a formal application at the end of Level 3. Both should be submitted to the Stream Convenor or the Designated School or Stream Honours Convenor. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher in the stream(s) seeking to be further studied and is subject to resources and the approval of the Head of School in which the stream(s) is/are based.
Honours is awarded in three classes (Class 1, Class 2 in two Divisions, and Class 3). If requirements for these classes are not met the Pass degree will be awarded if the student is not already a Graduate of the program.
Eligible students may commence the relevant Honours program only when they have completed the requirements for the equivalent of a single degree for that program (i.e. where an Arts student in a dual program would like to commence Honours they must have completed at least the 96 UOC Arts core degree plus 48 units of credit for the Economics degree such that a total of 144 UOC has been completed).
Minor Streams and Honours
Students can complete a research project or thesis that draws on their studies in a minor stream. This can only be done, however, when in combination with their major stream.
Those students who are considering Honours should submit an expression of interest at the beginning of Level 3 and complete a formal application at the end of Level 3. Both should be submitted to the Stream Convenor or the Designated School or Stream Honours Convenor. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher in the stream(s) seeking to be further studied and is subject to resources and the approval of the Head of School in which the stream(s) is/are based.
Honours is awarded in three classes (Class 1, Class 2 in two Divisions, and Class 3). If requirements for these classes are not met the Pass degree will be awarded if the student is not already a Graduate of the program.
Eligible students may commence the relevant Honours program only when they have completed the requirements for the equivalent of a single degree for that program (i.e. where an Arts student in a dual program would like to commence Honours they must have completed at least the 96 UOC Arts core degree plus 48 units of credit for the Economics degree such that a total of 144 UOC has been completed).
Minor Streams and Honours
Students can complete a research project or thesis that draws on their studies in a minor stream. This can only be done, however, when in combination with their major stream.
Academic Rules
Rules Relating to the Bachelor of Economics in dual mode:
Please refer to the Program Structure above for the requirements of this program.
Rules relating to the award of the degree of the Bachelor of Economics shall apply wherever relevant.
Students are advised to consult the Academic Rules for further information on rules relating to the award of the degree of the Bachelor of Economics in dual degrees.
BEc Progression Rules
• A minimum of 24 UOC of courses must be completed before enrolling in Level 2 courses
• A minimum of 48 UOC of courses must be completed before enrolling in Level 3 courses
• Students must declare their major before commencing Year 2
Academic Rules relating to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in dual mode component
To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
1. enrol in the Bachelor of Arts and complete 96 units of credit;
2. complete the requirements for one home major stream
3. complete the requirements for one minor stream
4. complete a 6 UOC Faculty Prescribed Elective
5. complete at least 30 UOC of Level I courses before enrolling in Level II courses
6. specify their major(s)/minor at the time of enrolment into Level II
7. complete at least 24 UOC in their major/minor before enrolling in Level III courses
8. complete 72 UOC overall before enrolling in their Major stream(s) Capstone course
Honours
To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours, a Single or Dual student must:
1. be a Graduand or Graduate of the Bachelor of Arts
2. hold a WAM of 70 or higher in those streams they are seeking to further study
3. complete the List A and List B seminar coursework requirement for their area of study (18 UOC)
4. complete a research project or thesis (30 UOC).
Please refer to the Program Structure above for the requirements of this program.
Rules relating to the award of the degree of the Bachelor of Economics shall apply wherever relevant.
Students are advised to consult the Academic Rules for further information on rules relating to the award of the degree of the Bachelor of Economics in dual degrees.
BEc Progression Rules
• A minimum of 24 UOC of courses must be completed before enrolling in Level 2 courses
• A minimum of 48 UOC of courses must be completed before enrolling in Level 3 courses
• Students must declare their major before commencing Year 2
Academic Rules relating to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in dual mode component
To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
1. enrol in the Bachelor of Arts and complete 96 units of credit;
2. complete the requirements for one home major stream
3. complete the requirements for one minor stream
4. complete a 6 UOC Faculty Prescribed Elective
5. complete at least 30 UOC of Level I courses before enrolling in Level II courses
6. specify their major(s)/minor at the time of enrolment into Level II
7. complete at least 24 UOC in their major/minor before enrolling in Level III courses
8. complete 72 UOC overall before enrolling in their Major stream(s) Capstone course
Honours
To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours, a Single or Dual student must:
1. be a Graduand or Graduate of the Bachelor of Arts
2. hold a WAM of 70 or higher in those streams they are seeking to further study
3. complete the List A and List B seminar coursework requirement for their area of study (18 UOC)
4. complete a research project or thesis (30 UOC).
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Further Information
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
e-mail: arts@unsw.edu.au
tel: + 61 2 9385 2289
location: Room G1, Ground Floor, Morven Brown Building
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
e-mail: arts@unsw.edu.au
tel: + 61 2 9385 2289
location: Room G1, Ground Floor, Morven Brown Building
Professional Recognition
For further information, please refer to the Professional Recognition of Programs in the UNSW Online Handbook.
Further Information
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre
e-mail: arts@unsw.edu.au
tel: + 61 2 9385 2289
location: Room G1, Ground Floor, Morven Brown Building
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre
e-mail: arts@unsw.edu.au
tel: + 61 2 9385 2289
location: Room G1, Ground Floor, Morven Brown Building
Related Program(s)
3543 Economics
3526 Economics/Arts
Area(s) of Specialisation
- Americas Studies
- Art History and Theory
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Asian Studies
- Australian Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Criminology
- Dance Studies
- Development Studies
- Econometrics
- Economics
- English
- European Studies
- Film Studies
- Financial Economics
- French Studies
- Geography
- German Studies
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- Indonesian Studies
- International Relations
- Japanese Studies
- Korean Studies
- Linguistics
- Media, Culture and Technology
- Music
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Remote Sensing
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Theatre and Performance Studies
- Women's and Gender Studies
