Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Economics is an influential social science that explores human behaviour and decision-making, with a focus on the roles played by incentives, resource constraints, laws, customs, and institutions. When you study Economics at UNSW, you’ll explore how the decisions of institutions and individuals interact to determine outcomes for the economy and society.

This one-year Honours program is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate (pass) degree at UNSW or another institution and want to deepen their expertise to gain a competitive edge. Through a significant research thesis, you will develop analytical, problem-solving and research skills highly sought after in business and government. The Honours degree can act as a springboard to further study and research, such as a PhD.

Key features

Develop strong analytical skills and lateral thinking

Undertake advanced coursework that will challenge the way you think and develop highly transferable problem-solving skills

Conduct independent and original research

Discover research that inspires you and synthesize your analytical, creative, and communication skills to create an independent and original research project from start to finish.

Become highly sought after by industry, government, and post-graduate institutions

Acquire a broad set of skills that are in high demand by employers and academic institutions looking for the next generation of bright young scholars and leaders.

Why study this degree at UNSW?

UNSW Business School is ranked the #1 business school in Australia by AFR BOSS*. That means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation.

Our School of Economics ranks in the global top 40 for Economics and Econometrics** and received the top research rating by the ERA in Economic Theory, Applied Economics and Econometrics. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct research alongside thought leaders from across the globe, who have diverse expertise in macroeconomics and forecasting, international trade, technology and labour markets, public policy, health economics, development economics, culture and historical institutions, behavioural and experimental economics, decision making theory and applications, market design, political economy, and econometrics and data science.