Bachelor of Arts
Popular course StudyFlex course
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 60.05Online: 61.3
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Why study economics at La Trobe?
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We're one of the top four business and economics research universities in Victoria.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Courses
Looking to study economics? It's available as a major or minor in our Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Analytics, Bachelor of Commerce, and as a second major or minor in our Bachelor of Arts or a range of courses related to this interest area is listed below.
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.2
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Business
Popular course StudyFlex course ATAR and location:Melbourne: 55.85Bendigo: 57.9Online: 59.8Sydney: N/P
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of Business (Economics)
Embark on a journey in economics with our Bachelor of Business. Explore real-world issues, develop economic principles for government policies and business solutions. Dive into critical topics such as poverty, inequality, innovation, and environmental concerns. Hone key skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and research. Prepare for impactful careers in economic and social policy, business, banking, financial markets, and consulting.
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts
Double degree ATAR and location:Online: N/P
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Online: 66.9
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 80.05
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Biomedicine
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 81.95
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Computer Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 85.4
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 82.6
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 82.75
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 84.2
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 85.85
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 91.75Bendigo: N/P
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
Double degree ATAR and location:Bendigo: 85.15
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 90.5
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 92.15
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Master of Arts
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Business (Research)
Location: Melbourne Bendigo
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in economics
Career pathways
Studying economics builds skills in attention to detail, communication and analysis to prepare you for a range of careers.
Possible roles include:
- Business analyst
- Data scientist
- Economic consultant
- Financial planner
- Insurance broker
- Regulatory analyst
Future employers
Potential employers of economics graduates include:
- Reserve Banks of Australia
- Commonwealth Treasury
- State Treasury
- Grattan Institute
- Morgan Stanley
- Price Waterhouse Coopers
- Ernst and Young
- Telstra
Meet our Alumni
It was the whole atmosphere of the place that made us feel like we could succeed
Bronwyn Curtis OBE
Bachelor of Economics, 1970,
Leading economist
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