Undergraduate economics degrees
No matter your career ambitions, the study of economics can improve your understanding of the world around us. From climate change to pandemic planning, healthcare to household finances – studying economics at UQ can prepare you to tackle the big issues facing our world.
Choose your degree
Bachelor of Economics
Queensland’s only Bachelor of Economics. This program will teach you how to analyse, model, and predict human behaviour, as well as how to use it to solve complex challenges and shape public policy.
Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
Prepare for leading roles in investment banking or consulting. The only one of its kind in Australia, this advanced program focuses on developing practical skills through direct engagement with industry.
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)
Explore global policy challenges and prepare for a leadership career in business, politics, the NGO sector or academia.
Expand your horizons with a dual economics degree
Economics develops the analytical and decision‑making skills employers value, making it one of the most popular combinations in dual degrees.
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Resources for teachers
Undergraduate Guide
The Business, Economics and Law Undergraduate Guide gives all you need to know about economics study options and how to apply to UQ.
Download the Business, Economics and Law - Undergraduate Guide 2027 (PDF, 6.7 MB)
Behavioural economics explainer
This engaging download helps students learn how behavioural economics can be used to forecast and influence decision-making.
Download 6 key behavioural economics infographic (PDF, 3.7 MB)
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