Although primarily interested in explaining the behaviour of individuals, economics also addresses the collective behaviour of businesses and industries, governments and countries, and the globe as a whole. The discipline is crucial to understanding and solving the major problems and challenges the world faces today, such as global warming, poverty, development, and recession. The Bachelor of Economics requires you to complete a core major from one of the following areas: Economics Econometrics Financial Economics Agricultural and Resource Economics.

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses. English language requirements: TOEFL, IELTS. Mathematics (equivalent of band 4 in the NSW HSC subject Mathematics or band E3 in Mathematics Extension 1 or 2) from 2019, if you are completing a senior secondary (year 12) qualification in Australia.