Overview (2027)
Key Information
Duration
Minimum 1 Year, up to a maximum of 3 years.
Location
CRICOS: 039206J
Duration
Minimum 1 year, up to a maximum of 3 years.
Location
Peter Legg, Bachelor of Economics with Honours
Take your academic journey further with an Honours degree.
An Honours course is designed for high-achieving students who are ready to deepen their expertise and explore their passion through research. Honours combines advanced study with a significant research project in your chosen field over one-year (full time) or up to 3 years (part time). Whether you're aiming to boost your employability, develop specialised analytical skills, or pave the way to a PhD, an Honours degree offers a powerful platform to elevate your academic and professional future.
The Bachelor of Economics with Honours is an advanced course designed for students who have completed a Bachelor of Economics or an equivalent degree. This honours course provides a deeper understanding of economic theory and research methodology, preparing graduates for professional roles in industry, government, and academia, or for further postgraduate study.
Studying in Tasmania offers a unique opportunity to engage with real-world economic challenges in a regional context. From resource management and sustainable development to policy analysis and financial markets, explore how economic principles apply to contemporary issues locally and globally.
Key contacts
| Current student enrolment questions and advice | UConnect |
| Course Coordinator | Associate Professor Jing Tian |
- 1 Make informed judgements and decisions using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of economics
- 2 Evaluate complex economic problems and assess policy issues
- 3 Reflect on the nature and implications of assumptions and value judgements in economic analysis and policy
- 4 Communicate economic reasoning, present economic knowledge, ideas and empirical evidence both orally and in written form
- 5 Plan and execute an independent research project
Learn beyond the classroom
Studying in Tasmania, our whole Island becomes your campus. Speak with your unit coordinator about how you can gain practical experience by volunteering in research initiatives, becoming an ambassador, or taking part in a work experience program.
Become a Student Ambassador
Improve your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, meet new people, inspire and help others, and developing lasting friendships and networks as a student ambassador. Our ambassadors proudly represent the University throughout Tasmania in schools, at University and community events, and support a range of recruitment and engagement activities. Through the Student Ambassador Program you will have many opportunities for training and professional development, experience in real-world community engagement and outreach, networking, and public speaking, plus end up with a key point of distinction on your CV.
Study overseas at one of our partner institutions
Our international exchange program offers opportunities to study at universities around the world, and it counts towards your degree. Exchange can allow you to have an affordable educational and cultural experience in a foreign country for a semester, or a full year. To facilitate this, we offer a range of scholarships and financial assistance. You may also be eligible for OS-HELP Loans or scholarship funding to assist with their airfares, accommodation and other expenses.
Find out more about Learning abroad.
Business Placements
Designed to equip you with valuable industry connections, alongside job-ready skills and experience, the University of Tasmania’s Business Placement Program expands your career horizons while forming valuable relationships with organisations and industry leaders. Our placement team will organise your placement where you will work on a business related project throughout the semester in an area of your choosing, whether in government, non-profit, private or a specific business environment.
University of Tasmania Tax Clinic
Available as an internship (elective unit) or volunteer (non-credit), the Tax Clinic is designed to build practical experience as a tax professional. Supported by the ATO, and under guidance from experienced educators, you'll have the opportunity to provide quality tax advice related to a range of areas, including annual tax returns, small business enquiries, advocacy on tax regulation and legislation, Centrelink assistance and payments, superannuation and retirement, and pension related issues or concerns.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the honours course have gone on to successful careers in diverse sectors, including:
- Central and commercial banking
- Economic consulting and market research
- Government policy and administration
- Merchant banking and stockbroking
- Political advising
- Teaching and academia
Postgraduate study
The honours course also serves as a stepping stone to postgraduate study, including Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Masters by coursework or research.
Course structure
Candidates are required to complete four units of coursework and to write a dissertation under individual supervision.
The award of honours is given in relation to the whole of the year's work. Grades of award are:
- First Class;
- Second Class, upper division;
- Second Class, lower division; or
- Third Class.
In this unit, students undertake economic and/or finance research under the supervision of a member of academic staff in the discipline of economics and finance. Students produce a thesis document that reports and discusses findings from their research, which may…
Credit Points: 25
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- On-campus
Off-Campus- International students
- Domestic students
In this unit, students undertake economic and/or finance research under the supervision of a member of academic staff in the discipline of economics and finance. Students produce a thesis document that reports and discusses findings from their research, which may…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Semester 2 | | | | ||
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Microeconomics is essential for advancing understanding of human behaviours and evaluating the impact of public policy and business practices. The unit builds upon the materials covered in undergraduate economic units. The goal of the unit is to apply the basic…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
The BEA471 Macroeconomic unit aims: to introduce students to some of the important recent developments in macroeconomics; to demonstrate how macroeconomists use macroeconomic theory, stylized facts and modelling framework to obtain quantitative answers to some very intriguing questions; and to…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the modern econometric theory used in the applied research on macroeconomics and finance. The field of econometrics is broad, and this unit represents an integration of theory, methods and examples. The objectives of…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
The goals of this unit are twofold. The first goal is to acquaint students with the methods that economists use by surveying the literature and exploring theories relevant to their topics of interest. We will focus on critical assessments of…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Administrative unit to be used for recording Honours grades and marks…
Credit Points: 0
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Entry to the Bachelor of Economics Honours program is open to students who have completed:
- Bachelor of Economics with the Society and Environment major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units and a minimum of 65 in BEA242; OR
- Bachelor of the Economics with Industry, Policy and Business Strategy major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units; OR
- Bachelor of Business with the Business Economics major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units and a minimum of 65 in BEA242; OR
- Equivalent approved program.
Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.
English Language Requirements
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
Course Specific Requirements
Entry to the Bachelor of Economics Honours program is open to students who have completed:
- Bachelor of Economics with Society and Environment major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units and a minimum of 65 in BEA242; OR
- Bachelor of Economics with Industry, Policy and Business Strategy major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units; OR
- Bachelor of Business with Business Economics major with a minimum of 65 average in four level 300 Economics units and a minimum of 65 in BEA242; OR
- Equivalent approved program.
If you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.
Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $17,394
How is this calculated?
This is an estimate. The calculation is based on the average full-time enrolment for this course in 2026. All figures are indicative only for 2027. Actual tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.
These figures do not include other costs such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). For further information, please visit Scholarships, fees and costs.
HECS-HELP loans
You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information on student loans and a CSP eligibility checker can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.
International students
2027 annual international student tuition fee: $38,450 AUD
The standard year of study for this course is 100 credit points.
Indicative total tuition fee for international students: $ 38,450 AUD.
This total tuition fee is indicative only. Please visit fees and costs for further information on how this is calculated.
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Domestic scholarships
Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards to students from all walks of life, including: those who have achieved high academic results, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, students with sporting ability, students undertaking overseas study, and students with a disability.
For information on all scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please refer to scholarships.
Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.
Dr Alf Hagger Honours Scholarship
Students commencing Honours in Economics may be eligible for the Dr Alf Hagger Honours Scholarship. Valued at $5,000 for one year, the scholarship supports academically outstanding students undertaking Honours in Economics. Selection is based on academic merit in the applicant's undergraduate degree. Learn more about the Dr Alf Hagger Honours Scholarship.
Catalyst Program
Want to combine your degree with overseas trips, summer research programs, scholarships and special events? Our Catalyst Program offers domestic high achieving school leavers all this and more.
All domestic students with an ATAR of 90 or greater, enrolled in a range of STEM courses will be awarded a $3,000 Catalyst Scholarship. Across the program students can access scholarships of up to $14,500 in value, and gain experience that will make you stand out in your chosen field. Learn more about the Catalyst Program
International scholarships
The University of Tasmania offers a range of scholarships for full fee-paying international students, designed to recognise academic merit and support access to university study.
For many of our international scholarships you will be automatically assessed when you submit your International Student Application, meaning no separate scholarship application is required. Some scholarships may require additional application steps. Explore our International Scholarships to learn more about available opportunities and application requirements.
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