Bachelor (Honours)
Take your passion and potential to new heights with an advanced double degree at a global top 20 university*.
Take your passion and potential to new heights with an advanced double degree at a global top 20 university*. You'll benefit from hands-on learning experiences, cutting-edge facilities and learn from world-leading academics to prepare you for the jobs of tomorrow.
In this unique double degree, you'll combine economics with applied advanced skills in science and an Honours research project. You'll be prepared to discover and drive solutions to the world's biggest challenges.
Economics is an influential social science that explores human behaviour and decision-making. As an economist, you'll be equipped to focus on the roles of incentives, resource constraints, laws, customs, and institutions. Through the Bachelor of Economics, you'll explore how the decisions of institutions and individuals interact to determine outcomes for the economy and society.
The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) allows you to choose from 24 majors across the physical, natural and human sciences. You'll have the flexibility to explore the science areas that drive your passion, purpose and potential. Plus, you'll gain invaluable experience by undertaking a supervised research project in your honours year. Graduate career-ready, confident and fully prepared for an exciting career at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation.
*QS World University Rankings 2024
Shape a degree to suit your passions and potential
At UNSW, you'll be encouraged to explore a wide range of focus areas and career paths so you can shape your degree to suit your passions, purpose and potential. As part of Advanced Science (Honours), you'll choose from 24 majors and advanced-level courses. Your Economics degree offers three distinct majors, with the option to take further electives and minors.
Multiply your opportunities with a specialised double degree
Employers are always looking for candidates who stand out from the crowd. Graduating with a double degree demonstrates dedication and specialised expertise, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market. Despite the name, a double degree doesn't mean double the time or workload. By combining the Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Science (Honours) into a double degree, you'll study focused courses in each program, allowing you to complete the two degrees faster.
Explore your career possibilities through research and work integrated learning
Bridge the gap between study and employment with our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Research Integrated Learning (RIL) opportunities. These experiences allow you to explore different career paths and apply your skills professionally while being guided by world-leading academics.
The Bachelor of Economics offers you opportunities for internships, group consulting projects, and global practicums. For your Bachelor of Advanced Science, you'll partake in for-credit work placements and research internships.
Increase your career prospects through industry connections
UNSW Economics graduates are keenly sought after by policymakers at all levels of government, private sector employers, not-for-profits, and international organisations. UNSW Science has over 400 industry and research partners you can connect with while studying that will help increase your career prospects.
As one of the world's top 20 universities*, we're guiding the future leaders of science and economics in Australia and overseas. You'll study Economics at UNSW Business, Australia's #1 ranked business school.** As part of your Advanced Science (Honours) program, you'll join a widely respected Faculty of Science with eight study areas ranked in the top 50 globally.^
*QS World University Rankings 2024
**AFR BOSS 2022 Best Business School Rankings
^QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023
At UNSW, we balance theoretical and hands-on learning to prepare students to confidently enter the workforce. Our career-ready approach has earned UNSW the title of 'AFR Most Employable University' at the 2024 Top100 Future Leaders Awards.
We've built exciting learning and research experiences into both degrees to ensure you have the tools to thrive in your future career. You can join the STEM Career Launchpad - an extra-curricular program that helps you prepare for your career, explore different STEM careers and expand your professional network.
At UNSW, you'll join a diverse community of students, academics and professionals who are transforming ideas into impact. From peer mentoring and student support services to the 300+ clubs and societies across UNSW, you'll connect with open-minded students whose perspectives will expand your worldview.
You'll build up your professional identity through SciConnect - an innovative online system that helps you settle into university, track your professional development and showcase your skills to future employers. Plus, you'll have the chance to take your studies abroad through International Student Exchange. UNSW has over 300 partner universities for students to choose from, as well as global internship opportunities like the eight-week science work placement in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Entry to this degree is based on your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or an equivalent rank derived from the following:
At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Mathematics Advanced. For Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Hons): Mathematics Extension 1. For Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons): Chemistry and one or more Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study)
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our future student advisors to discuss your path to UNSW.
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students in Years 11 and 12 who attend Gateway schools. It significantly adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides you with an early conditional offer to UNSW.
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.
Entry into the Honours program in Science is subject to academic performance and progression requirements. Students may exit the Advanced Science (Honours) program with a B Science award if they are unsuccessful in applying for entry into Honours.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
| Qualifications | Direct entry requirement |
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International ATAR
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88
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| UNSW Foundation Studies GPA |
7.7
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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12
All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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33
Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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1240
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies. |
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Please contact us for direct entry requirements.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
Entry into the Honours program in Science is subject to academic performance and progression requirements. Students may exit the Advanced Science (Honours) program with a B Science award if they are unsuccessful in applying for entry into Honours.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
With qualifications in economics and science, your career outlook is bright. The explosion of technology and data in the 21st century has propelled the demand for science and technology skills and career opportunities for STEM graduates.
Combined with economics, this double degree equips you with transferrable, in-demand skills in analysis, statistics, critical thinking, economic analysis and communication. On top of that, you can apply these skills in almost any industry.
Graduates of both programs are renowned by employers and have thriving careers across the private sector, financial and scientific institutions, and government departments.
Explore our study areas below to discover the range of potential career paths available across the fields of economics and science.
Take your Economics studies to the next level with an additional one-year Honours degree, where you'll gain advanced knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of business. You'll have the opportunity to be mentored by top-tier researchers and work on industry relevant projects while undertaking a significant research thesis. Graduate with advanced knowledge, analytical, problem-solving and research skills that are highly sought after in business and government. Learn more about Economics Honours.