Arts/Economics
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Economics
CRICOS course code
019482K
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This degree allows students to undertake complementary studies from humanities, social sciences and economics, to develop the knowledge and skills required to analyse and solve business problems. Students receive training in core areas of economics and their application to particular areas and policy issues. They can design a course that suits their interests or enhances other studies. For example, a student can combine business, economics or international trade and finance with an Asian language, politics or sociology.
Economics areas of specialisation include macroeconomic analysis and policy, microeconomic analysis and policy, business economics, international trade and finance, business models and forecasting, and resource and environmental economics.
Course structure
Students must complete compulsory and elective subjects required for each degree, taking at least one major in an arts discipline, where a major comprises 30 credit points in first year, 40 credit points in second year, and 60 credit points in third year. Honours in either course is available to students who demonstrate exceptional merit and requires an additional year of study.
Contact hours
Three hours per 15 credit point subjects and four hours per 20 credit point subjects in arts discipline. Generally three hours per 15 credit point subject in economics.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Business economics, business models and forecasting, international trade and finance, macroeconomic analysis and policy, microeconomic analysis and policy, resource and environmental economics, anthropology, archaeology, art history, Asian studies, English, European studies, gender, sexuality and diversity studies, Greek studies, history, Indonesian/Malay, Italian studies, Japanese, Latin American studies, legal studies, linguistics, media studies, North American studies, peace studies, philosophy, politics, religion and spirituality studies, sociology, Spanish, theatre and drama, Western culture.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
19 400
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 70
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 81.85
International Baccalaureate - 29
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 70
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 70
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Subject prerequisites
Mathematics determined to be equivalent to VCE Units 3 & 4 (any) with a minimum study score of 20.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts have opportunities in diverse fields including administration, community development, education, human services, journalism, management, social policy and planning, and social research. Arts graduates can also undertake postgraduate study that can provide them with professional recognition in fields including teaching, management, marketing, counselling, publishing and media.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Economics have a diverse range of career opportunities in large corporations, government organisations, administration, and the banking and finance industries. Within these organisations, graduates can work in areas such as policy, trade, international economics, development economics, environmental economics, public relations or international relations.
Professional recognition
By completing approved subjects, graduates may satisfy the educational requirements of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/lawman/courses/undergraduate/economics
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au