Bachelor of Economics majoring in Advanced Analysis

Undergraduate | 2026

Mode

On Campus

Start date

February, July

Campus

Adelaide City

Duration

3 year(s) full-time

Program code

BECON

Study as

Full time or part time

Indicative annual fees

Commonwealth Supported

Non-tuition fees

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Entry scores

2025 CUT-OFFS Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based):70 Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based):B,B,B

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Work and life experience

Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
Qualify for special entry.

Note:

Applications for Australian students to study at Adelaide University will open in August 2025, to commence study in 2026.

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Why Bachelor of Economics?

Use your advanced analytical skills to understand how choices are made, lead changes in business practice and government policy, and evaluate the impact on individuals and societies.

Economists analyse decision-making across households, businesses, government and society. Using critical thinking and rigorous problem-solving, they provide advice on business strategies, shape public policy and guide effective advocacy.

Our Bachelor of Economics majoring in Advanced Analysis will give you the analytical skills employers are looking for. Graduate ready to lead in business, government and the social sector – making complex decisions and navigating economic challenges in our interconnected world.

Overview

The Bachelor of Economics majoring in Advanced Analysis is designed for big-thinkers and problem-solvers. You will build your analytical skillsets, toolkits and techniques to apply an economic lens to real-world issues.

Study key areas of economics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Explore factors that influence how markets, businesses, governments and social enterprises operate. Advance your analytical skills, giving you the confidence to use valuable economic tools and techniques. Tailor your studies with economics elective courses in areas such as labour and public economics, international trade and finance, environment and development economics.

Graduate ready to interpret, analyse and evaluate critical social and economic problems to support decision-makers and policymaking. Craft an adaptable career in roles across diverse sectors including private industry, not-for-profits and government. Successful completion of this major provides the strongest preparation for completing the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) and a research career.

Key features

Develop advanced techniques for interpreting, analysing and evaluating real-world problems.
Explore issues that can impact the growth and stability of the entire economic system.
Learn to break down complex issues into resolvable questions.
Use mathematics and statistics to disentangle economic concepts and provide empirical evidence.
Tailor your studies with a wide range of economics elective courses.
Undertake a career development opportunity or internship in your final year.

What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Economics with a major in Advanced Analysis will give you a comprehensive understanding of economics, with a variety of compulsory and elective courses. Use your elective courses to delve deeply in key areas of economics like international trade and development, environmental and behavioural economics, or labour, financial and monetary economics. You’ll also complete common core courses to help you build transferable skills you can take into any future-focused profession.

In your first year, you’ll build a foundational understanding of economics and its connection to data analytics and mathematics. Explore the nature of our local and global economy and how big data can be used to inform responses to social problems.

During your second year, gain comprehensive knowledge of the core of our discipline with macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics. You’ll also gain an understanding of global economic history, and develop a robust toolkit ready to apply to contemporary problems.

In third year, start exploring your career options with a professional development or internship opportunity and deepen your knowledge of high-level econometric techniques. Learn and apply advanced techniques economists use to analyse economic questions, with a focus on application and interpretation of theoretical and empirical results. Apply theory across the breadth of the economic discipline and undertake hands-on empirical analysis of critical economic issues.

Throughout your degree, choose from a range of elective courses within economics and across aligned disciplines. Use the flexibility of electives to explore widely within economics or undertake a concurrent degree to craft a future path just right for you. You’ll also build transferable skills and knowledge with a range of common core courses preparing you to enter the modern world.

Available topics will depend on how far along you are in your degree, but will include:

Australia in the global economy
Behavioural economics
Economic growth and development
Economics of international finance
Economics of international trade
Financial economics
Game theory
Impact evaluation methods for economic policy
International financial institutions and markets
International trade and investment policy
Labour economics
Mathematical economics
Monetary economics
Public economics
Resource and environmental economics
Rethinking capitalism
Using big data for economic and social problems.

Majors

The Bachelor of Economics can also be studied without a major.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

42 units for Core courses, and
Either:
48 units for one Major from Major, or
48 units from Discipline courses, and
6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
48 units for Electives

Complete 42 units comprising:

18 units for all Common core, and
24 units for all Program core

	Course code	Units
Course name UG Common Core 1	Course code AUXX1000	Units 6
Course name UG Common Core 2	Course code AUXX2000	Units 6
Course name UG Common Core 3	Course code AUXX3000	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Principles of Economics	Course code ECON1000	Units 6
Course name Data Analytics	Course code ECON1012	Units 6
Course name Intermediate Macroeconomics	Course code ECON2000	Units 6
Course name Global Economic History	Course code ECON2001	Units 6

Complete exactly 48 units from the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name Mathematical Economics	Course code ECON1003	Units 6
Course name Australia in the Global Economy	Course code ECON1004	Units 6
Course name International Financial Institutions and Markets	Course code ECON1005	Units 6
Course name Using Big Data for Economic and Social Problems	Course code ECON1006	Units 6
Course name Public Economics	Course code ECON1007	Units 6
Course name Behavioural Economics	Course code ECON1013	Units 6
Course name Financial Economics	Course code ECON2004	Units 6
Course name International Trade and Investment Policy	Course code ECON2011	Units 6
Course name Resource and Environmental Economics	Course code ECON3000	Units 6
Course name Labour Economics	Course code ECON3001	Units 6
Course name Economic Analysis of Public Policy	Course code ECON3003	Units 6
Course name Rethinking Capitalism	Course code ECON3004	Units 6
Course name Economic Growth and Development	Course code ECON3005	Units 6
Course name Game Theory	Course code ECON3009	Units 6
Course name International Finance	Course code ECON3010	Units 6
Course name Money, Banking and Financial Markets	Course code ECON3011	Units 6
Course name Economics of International Trade	Course code IBUS3000	Units 6

Complete one Major from the following:

Major name
	Major Advanced Analysis

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name Professional Career Development	Course code ECON3802	Units 6

Career outcomes

Studying the Bachelor of Economics with a major in Advanced Analysis at Adelaide University will give you skills and techniques ideal for large organisations and government agencies seeking analysis, explanation and communication of a range of complex social, behavioural and economic issues. Use your analytical skills and reasoning to work as a government policy analyst, developing key economic policies for local or international government agencies. Perhaps you’ll be a research economist, analysing the economic impact of policies and issues affecting the environment, international trade and the future of work. You might work as a consultant, providing your clients with the insights and tools to help them make strategic financial decisions. Maybe you’ll generate social change working inside charities to reduce inequality and improve healthcare and education.

You could also pursue the following careers:

Corporate policy adviser
Data analyst
Economic researcher
Economist
Information analyst
Government policy adviser
International trade or business analyst
Research associate
Economic communicator.

Industry trends

According to some of the world’s biggest employers, analytical thinking is one of the most important skills for workers (World Economic Forum, 2023). With your major in Advanced Analysis, you will be an expert in interpreting and analysing data – a core skill that can be applied to almost any career. As an economist, analytical skills such as reasoning, data analysis, problem solving and critical thinking are essential to grasp market dynamics, consumer behaviour and the effects of government interventions. The knowledge and skills you’ll build in this degree will make you a highly sought-after employee.

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How to apply

Applications for Australian students to study at Adelaide University will open in August 2025, to commence study in 2026.

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

If you want to start your studies earlier, consider applying to the University of Adelaide or UniSA now, and continue onto Adelaide University in 2026. Register your interest to stay informed.

FAQs

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Applications for Australian students to study at Adelaide University will open in August 2025. Applications will be via SATAC for most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs.

Applications to study a 100% online degree will open in July 2025 via a direct application process.

In the meantime, you could start your studies at UniSA or the University of Adelaide in 2025 and continue on to Adelaide University in 2026.

Adelaide University is South Australia’s largest university with seven campuses across the state. Adelaide City Campus is in the heart of the central business district (including eastern and western precincts), while our Magill, Mawson Lakes and Waite campuses are located within the inner suburbs of Adelaide. Our Mount Gambier, Roseworthy and Whyalla campuses are set in the regions of South Australia. Building on our digital and online learning successes, we aim to also deliver online education to more students than any other Australian university.

Each of our campuses is equipped with cutting-edge, discipline specific facilities, contemporary study spaces and well-resourced libraries. Our city and suburban campuses also feature on-site gyms and eateries, and health services on, or nearby, campus.

You will be well supported academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually with access to on-campus facilities and services such as counselling, learning support, childcare, prayer rooms and more.

You will be well supported through a range of services at Adelaide University to ensure you get the most out of your student experience. Support services include:

Academic learning support, spanning assistance with writing, referencing, mathematics and more.
Advice and advocacy regarding access, adjustments and inclusivity if you have a disability, impairment, chronic health condition or significant caring responsibilities.
Libraries providing flexible study spaces, access to books, computer suites and online resources – as well as referencing support, search tips and more.
Career development hub, including extensive self-help resources, online learning programs, on-campus events, workshops and networking, one-on-one advice, and job search support.
Qualified counsellors who can provide confidential support to manage your mental health and wellbeing.
On-campus medical clinics on-site where you can make an appointment with a General Practitioner to discuss acute and preventative health care matters.
Information and advice for international students regarding accommodation, student life, and academic policies and procedures.
An active and visible LGBTIQA+ Ally Network that ensures the University provides a supportive environment where all staff and students can safely work and study free of harassment or discrimination.
Prayer rooms on campus, including gender specific spaces for worship purposes.
Campus security available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure all students feel safe on campus.
A range of scholarships offered to commencing and continuing students each year to make university life a little easier.
A number of social outlets including student lounges, gyms, student-led clubs, sports teams and free events throughout the year.

Your tuition fees will depend on your program of study and enrolment load. You can find the annual fees relevant to your program on the specific degree page under the ‘fees’ section. The annual fee payable for your chosen program will also be outlined in your Offer of Admission.

Adelaide University will open in January 2026. Your studies will start at different times depending on what study period you’ve applied for. Adelaide University is currently using a semester model, which means most degrees start in Semester 1. Some degrees are also available to start in mid-year, sometimes with a different degree structure. 

Studies at Adelaide University typically commence in:  

February for Semester 1  
July for Semester 2.

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Your study experience and support

Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.

You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.

Student services

We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:

Career advice and mentoring services
Personal counselling
LGBTQIA+ support
Academic support
Fees and finance help
Security services
Accommodation services
Common rooms
Prayer rooms.

You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.

Your campus

You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.

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Study hours

Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.

Assessment

During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include: