Course

Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Approved Abbreviation: BEc(Hons)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 2683.2

AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 028021J

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2009 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

The Economics Honours program provides full-time undergraduate students with an extra year of high quality study to enhance their applied and analytical skills and knowledge of current research literature and provide training in research methods in the school. The training in applied and theoretical research will equip students for employment as professional economists as well as the required skills to undertake further research study. Students must complete four units and a thesis.

Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.

Admission

Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is based upon the following minimum requirements:

A Grade Point Average (GPA) calculation of greater than a Credit Average (greater than 5.0). The calculation is taken over all semesters. However, for students whose overall GPA is no less than 4.5, a case for admission may be made based upon a GPA calculation from a selection of units in the second or third years of study (as approved by the School) amounting to no less than 80 credit points and meeting the threshold of 5.0. The definition and calculation of a Grade Point Average is detailed in Part C of the Graduation Policy.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the units listed below.

Please note: Students must enrol in 200703 Economics Honours Thesis in both Autumn and Spring sessions.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

200442

Advanced Microeconomics

200440

Economics and Finance Research Methods

200441