- Length 3 years full-time
- Minimum 144 Units
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IB 30
- Which applies to me?
- Academic plan BECON
- CRICOS code 002290B
- UAC code
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Mode of delivery
- Internal
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The Bachelor of Economics degree offers you rigorous training in the analytic tools of economics, and the opportunity to apply these to a wide variety of economic issues. It is an intellectually challenging degree that develops powers of logical analysis. It offers you an insight into the ways in which households and individuals make decisions and interact, and the role of government in providing public goods and regulating the market sector.
Single degree
- This degree requires 24 courses (144 units)
- A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
- 13 compulsory courses
- 11 electives (of which 3 must be CBE List 1 elective courses)
Semester 1
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units
- STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods - 6 units
- List 1 Elective Course - 6 units
- Elective - 6 units
Semester 2
- ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1- 6 units
- EMET1001 - Foundations of Economic and Financial Models - 6 units
- List 1 Elective Course - 6 units
- Elective - 6 units
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units
- STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods - 6 units
- Elective Course - 6 units
- Elective - 6 units
Double degree
- This degree requires 96 units of CBE courses
- A maximum of 48 units of 1000 level CBE courses
- 13 compulsory courses
- 3 CBE List 1 elective courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
- ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1- 6 units
- EMET1001 - Foundations of Economic and Financial Models - 6 units
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Economics single degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total
of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across
your whole degree. You will need to complete a minimum of 16 CBE courses (96
units) but will also get to choose 8 courses (48 units) from other ANU
Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a
non-CBE subject, the choice is yours.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Economics double degree
program you will study a total of 16 courses (96 units). Typically you will take 4
courses per semester (total
of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses (96 units)
across
your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2
courses from your Economics degree and then 2 courses from the other half
of you degree - still a total of 4 courses a semester.
Enrolment Status
It is
possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to
finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international
student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’
courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course
code, such as ECON1101.
Please also note that:
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- In your first year, you cannot study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) in total towards your single degree.
- You can change your enrolment via ISIS in courses up until the Monday of Week 2.
Electives
You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements.
- Remember that you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Economics degree.
- If you are in a double degree, your electives must be CBE courses.
- Don't forget the maximum number of 1000 level courses is 10 in single degree.
Study Options
Bachelor of Economics
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Economics degreeStudy Options
| Year 1 48 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | CBE List 1 elective 6 units (ECHI1006) | Elective 6 units |
| ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | EMET1001 Foundations of Economic and Financial Models 6 units | CBE List 1 elective 6 units | Elective 6 units |
Bachelor of Economics - Double Degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Economics with another degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B).Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | Degree B course 6 units | Degree B course 6 units |
| ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | EMET1001 Foundations of Economic and Financial Models 6 units | Degree B course 6 units | Degree B course 6 units |
Disciplines
For further information on specific discipline you can:
- Find information here (http://cbe.anu.edu.au/students/)
Academic Advice
If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure about your
which courses to enrol in, you can email info.cbe@anu.edu.au
If
you are seeking status
(credit) from previous study at another university you will need to
submit a copy of your official transcript, detailed course outlines and a
completed credit application form to info.cbe@anu.edu.au
Please refer to the CBE Fast Track page:
https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack