Bachelor of Economics

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of New England Armidale

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Economics at the University of New England is a three-year degree designed for curious minds who love to solve problems and make sense of the world. You’ll learn to think like an economist, using data and insights to understand how decisions are made in business, government, and everyday life. It’s perfect if you enjoy working with numbers, exploring real-world issues, and turning complex information into smart, actionable ideas.

Curriculum Structure:
First Year: You’ll start by building a strong foundation in economic thinking and quantitative skills. Units like Introductory Microeconomics, Introductory Macroeconomics, and Quantitative Skills with Applications will show you how supply and demand shape markets and how data helps make sense of real-world decisions — from what people buy to how national policies are made.

Second Year: Your skills take a step further as you dive into Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Business Statistics. Here, you’ll sharpen your analytical toolkit, learning to interpret trends, evaluate business performance, and see the world through an economic lens. You’ll also have space to explore electives or start a major that aligns with your interests.

Third Year: Everything comes together with advanced units such as Introduction to Business Analytics, Australian Economic Institutions and Performance, and specialist courses like Environmental and Natural Resource Economics or Microeconomic Policy Evaluation. By now, you’ll be confident in analysing complex issues, communicating your ideas clearly, and making evidence-based recommendations — turning your knowledge into professional strengths.

Focus Areas: Economics, Quantitative Analysis, Policy Evaluation, Environmental & Resource Economics

Learning Outcomes: By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply economic reasoning and data to real-world problems, communicate your insights confidently, and critically analyse challenges across business, government, and society.

Professional Alignment: This degree isn’t just about theory — it’s about practical skills that employers value. You’ll graduate with ways of thinking, methods, and experience that are highly sought after in fields like policy, finance, consulting, and analytics. The flexible structure also lets you tailor your studies to match the career path you’re most excited about.

Reputation & Employability: UNE is known for strong student support and a rewarding study experience, consistently earning top marks in national guides for graduate employment and overall satisfaction. This degree sets you up to succeed after university, giving you the confidence and skills to make your mark.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

From the very first unit, this degree is about doing economics, not just memorising theory. You’ll dive straight into real economic problems — analysing data, spotting trends, modelling outcomes, and making well‑reasoned recommendations — so that by the time you graduate, you think and act like a professional economist. Along the way, you’ll build confidence not only with the numbers and tools of the trade but also in communicating your ideas clearly. Writing reports, presenting economic insights, and explaining complex concepts in simple ways are all part of the program, and these are exactly the skills employers value most.

Whether you study on campus or online, you’ll be supported to apply what you learn, tailor your degree with majors and electives, and connect your studies to the real world.

Here’s how:

Solve real economic problems – regularly tackle current issues and use quantitative analysis to understand, predict, and evaluate economic scenarios.
Develop practical analytical skills – core units like Business Statistics and Business Analytics give you hands-on experience with the tools economists use every day.
Communicate like a pro – assessments focus on writing clearly and presenting your economic ideas with confidence, preparing you for real professional conversations.
Tailor your degree – choose majors like Economic Development or Environmental Analysis and Policy, or pick electives from across the university to match your interests and career goals.
Learn independently and collaboratively – work on your own and alongside peers to solve problems, explore case studies, and challenge your thinking.
Choose the study environment that suits you – enjoy campus life in Armidale with strong academic and career support, or study online with 24/7 tutor help and a vibrant community of learners bringing life and work experience to every discussion.

If you want a degree that shapes you into a thinker, a communicator, and a problem solver, ready to tackle economic challenges in business, government, or beyond, this program gives you hands-on experience every step of the way.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from UNE’s Bachelor of Economics leave with strong analytical, quantitative, and decision‑making skills that employers truly value. You’ll be ready to step into roles where you’re interpreting data, shaping policy, or guiding financial decisions — whether that’s in government, business, finance, or consulting. Some of the jobs you could move into include policy analyst, economic modeller, financial forecaster or manager, and economic adviser.

Here’s what this means for you:

Career support designed for you: UNE is with you every step of the way. From career development services and academic skills workshops to one‑on‑one guidance, you’ll get help building a strong resume, sharpening interview skills, and connecting with employers — from the moment you enrol all the way through to landing your first role.

Strong employment outcomes: Economics graduates from UNE are in demand. The problem‑solving and quantitative skills you develop open doors across industries, and they also tend to come with competitive salaries.

Flexible learning that fits your life: You can study online with 24/7 tutor support or experience campus life in the beautiful city of Armidale. With majors like Environmental Analysis, Economic Development, or Applied Econometrics, you can tailor your degree to the career path that excites you most.

Real-world relevance and industry connections: UNE’s curriculum focuses on the economic challenges businesses, governments, and society face today. Strong industry links mean you’re learning skills that employers are actively looking for in finance, public policy, agribusiness, trade, and more.

Accreditation and recognition: High student satisfaction and strong graduate employment rates show that UNE degrees are respected. Your qualification carries real professional value, giving you a head start in the job market.

Opportunities to go further: If you want to deepen your expertise, UNE offers an Honours year in Economics, where you’ll build advanced analytical and research skills — perfect for higher-level policy or consulting roles, or postgraduate study. You could also continue with UNE’s Master of Economics, enhancing your policy analysis, quantitative, and managerial skills and opening doors to senior positions or even doctoral research.

If you enjoy thinking critically about how economies work and want flexibility in how you learn and grow your career, UNE’s Bachelor of Economics could be a perfect fit.