Bachelor of Social and Economic Policy (Economic Policy)
University of Canberra
CRICOS provider number: 00212K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12003
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
This course will help you explore the most important and complex social, business and government policy issues; matters made more poignant when analysed from a unique location at the heart of the country's socio-economic policy making in Canberra.
Business, Government and Law (BGL) are the primary institutions that shape our world. Graduates from BGL courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these three areas in the context of their specific field of study and the three BGL signature themes of enterprise and innovation, social value and responsibility, and sustainability.
The degree provides major grounding in economics and sociology, but offers flexibility in terms of subject areas explored, meaning you can study disciplines such as political science and international relations, as well as law, justice studies, business, commerce or management.
The course focuses on developing intuition and critical thinking, and aims at producing well-rounded graduates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You’ll become equipped with quantitative, research and policy-relevant tools that have a direct use in the market place and are valued by prospective employers. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed a confident understanding of real-world policy issues and their economic solutions and will be prepared for either further study in the form of a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), or a career in the corporate or regulatory sectors.
Areas of study
Economic policy.
Career opportunities
Research fellow, regulatory analyst, policy adviser, economic analyst, economic forecaster, labour market economist, business development manager, business analyst, public policy consultant, financial analyst, economic consultant, market analyst.
Practical experience
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities in the form of internships, professional practice units, capstone projects, networking and study abroad opportunities. The National Centre for Socio-Economic Modelling (NATSEM) is one of the university’s most renowned multidisciplinary research centres and you’ll have opportunities to become involved in high-profile socio-economic research.
WIL placements can occur across a range of fields, including with state and federal government departments, regulatory agencies, not-for-profit and community organisations, consulting firms, peak body associations and the private sector. Potential internship opportunities are being explored with high-profile employers including The Treasury, the Department of Employment and KPMG.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.
Admission criteria
Refer to the UC general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Honours
Honours programs are available as an additional year to meritorious students in most UC courses.
Flexible delivery
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