The Bachelor of Economics provides a solid grounding in quantitative techniques and econometrics. This specialist program allows you to complete a major in Economics or the more statistically based Econometrics major. Economics at the University of Sydney is internationally renowned and is taught through a variety of theoretical perspectives. This degree is a versatile and relevant business and professional qualification. Our graduates have strong credentials for many specialist areas, such as economic and social research, business strategy, international trade, analysis of financial and commodity markets.
This degree is a versatile and relevant business and professional qualification that will prepare you for a career in areas such as:
* economic and social research
* government policy
* business strategy
* international trade
* analysis of financial and commodity markets.
Central to the strength and influence of Economics at The University of Sydney is the large undergraduate honours program and its two key elements: an applied economics focus and a critical appreciation of the great classics of the Discipline. From this distinguished honours program graduates go on to research degrees and to specialist positions in Treasury, the Reserve Bank, policy development within federal and State governments, international agencies, the financial markets and financial institutions, and to head office roles in the corporate world.
By choosing additional majors such as accounting, finance or marketing (within the Faculty) or government and international relations, or languages (from other faculties) you will develop a broad knowledge and have a range of career options on graduation. Graduates have strong credentials for many specialist areas, such as economic research, consulting and analysis.
Domestic Students
Applications for the University's undergraduate courses are made though the Universities Admission Centre (UAC). On-time applications for the March Semester close on the last working day of September. On-time applications for the July Semester close in May (Note: not all courses are offered in the July semester intake). For more information refer to the University's admission website http://www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/undergrad/apply/index.shtml
International Students
If you are an international student, there are 3 methods of applying to the University.
1. Directly to the University.
2. Through a University representative (agent).
3. Through the Universities Admissions Centre - for international students applying on the basis of a current Australian Year 12 High School examination (whether studying inside or outside Australia), or studying either an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
For more information refer to our international website http://www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/undergrad/apply/apply.shtml
The Camperdown and Darlington Campuses are home to the faculties of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Architecture, Arts, Economics and Business, Education and Social Work, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Veterinary Science.
Also located on this campus is the University's Centre for English Teaching
This 72-hectare site, located near the junction of Parramatta and City Roads, features landscaped grounds, sports ovals and centres, museums, galleries, two major complexes devoted to student recreation and services, and of course the famous Quadrangle and many other beautiful modern and historic buildings.