Overview 2020
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It made “perfect sense” for Peter to study at the University when he weighed up his options.
“I did not believe that studying at a university outside of Tasmania would make me any better off. I figured that if there were prominent UTAS alumni, such as economist Saul Eslake, who were well regarded then there was probably nothing stopping me from achieving my career aspirations. "
This on-campus, 3-year full-time or 7-year part-time course is offered at the Hobart campus, with a limited number of first year units are also available at the Launceston and Cradle Coast Campuses.
Career outcomes
Good economic management helps improve the overall living standards of a society, so a Bachelor of Economics is a sought-after qualification, and highly respected by employers.
A depth of understanding in a particular discipline allows you to pursue a focused career, but an economics qualification also provides an excellent generalist degree for many graduate positions. Irrespective of your chosen career path a knowledge of economics gives you a competitive advantage.
As well as understanding the fundamentals of economics, you’ll develop workplace skills such as critical thinking, strategic analysis and measured decision-making.
As a Bachelor of Economics graduate, you will have access to a diverse range of career opportunities. These include:
- Administration
- Central banking
- Commercial consulting
- Commercial banking
- Local government
- Management
- Market research
- Merchant banking
- Political advisory and research roles
- Stockbroking
- Teaching
Course structure
Entry requirements
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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