Economics

Economics is a pathway to a number of stimulating and relevant professions in which there are plenty of well-paid opportunities. You will be able to engage in exciting and creative analyses of real-world problems such as sustainable economic growth, economic management, and climate change. Economics courses are provided on an inter-Faculty basis by the School of Economics, Politics & Tourism. Economics courses form a major in the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Social Science.

The major is delivered with a combination of problem-based learning and traditional teaching. Real world problems form the basis for the teaching of key principles of economic analysis and a range of sophisticated techniques of data and graphical analysis. The combination of courses taught in the major together with the core courses of the Bachelor of Commerce support the development of advanced skills and focused knowledge essential for your employment success.

Honours in Economics

Honours in Economics in the School of Economics, Politics and Tourism is open to all suitably qualified students who have successfully completed their undergraduate degree with a major in Politics. Entry to Honours Economics is competitive and based on academic merit. The minimum entry requirement is a Credit average for the whole undergraduate degree. However, preference will be given to students with a Distinction average or better in their Economics major. The final decision will also depend on the availability of staff and resources to enable the proposed area of thesis research to be undertaken and remains at the discretion of the Head of the School of Economics, Politics and Tourism, in consultation with the Economics staff.

The Honours program consists of four courses normally taken over one year of full-time study. All students contemplating enrolling in Honours in Economics should contact Associate Professor Akhtar Hossain.

Academic Staff in Economics