Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts
University of Sydney
CRICOS provider number: 00026A TEQSA provider ID: PRV12057
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Embark on a journey that combines your passion for economics with the enriching experience of an arts degree. The combined Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts provides you with the freedom to select subject areas that reflect your interests and goals. Whether you’re fascinated by economic theories, societal trends, or global issues, you'll find the perfect blend of subjects to suit your ambitions. With a wide range of combinations available, you can create a personalised academic experience that sets you apart in today's competitive job market. Sharpen your analytical prowess as you explore economic principles and their real-world applications. At the same time, develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills that will equip you with the adaptability sought after by employers.
Areas of study
You will complete a program in economics (including an economics major), a second (non-economics) major from Table A, and a minor from Table S. You will also complete units from the Open Learning Environment and electives.
Economics majors: Econometrics; Economics; Environmental, Agricultural and Resource Economics; Financial Economics.
Table A for the B Arts: American Studies; Ancient Greek; Ancient History; Anthropology; Arabic Language and Cultures; Archaeology; Art History; Asian Studies; Chinese Studies; Criminology; Cultural Studies; Digital Cultures; Education Studies; English; European Studies; Film Studies; French and Francophone Studies; Gender Studies; Germanic Studies; Hebrew (modern); History; Indigenous Studies; Indonesian Studies; International and Comparative Literary Studies; International Relations; Italian Studies; Japanese Studies; Jewish Civilisation; Thought and Culture; Korean Studies; Latin; Linguistics; Modern Greek; Music; Philosophy; Political Economy; Politics; Socio-legal Studies; Sociology; Spanish and Latin American Studies; Theatre and Performance Studies; Visual Arts.
Table S: Accounting; American Studies; Anatomy and Histology; Ancient Greek; Ancient History; Animal Health, Disease and Welfare; Animal Production; Anthropology; Applied Medical Science; Arabic Language and Cultures; Archaeology; Art History; Asian Studies; Banking; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biology; Business Analytics; Business Information Systems; Business Law; Chinese Studies; Chemistry; Computer Science; Computer Systems; Criminology; Cultural Studies; Data Science; Design; Digital Cultures; Digital Music; Disability and Participation; Discrete Mathematics and Algorithms; Diversity Studies (minor); Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Econometrics; Economics; Education Studies; English; Environmental, Agriculture and Resource Economics; Environmental Studies; European Studies; Film Studies; Finance; Financial Economics; Financial Mathematics and Statistics; Food Science; French and Francophone Studies; Gender Studies; Genetics and Genomics; Geography; Geology and Geophysics; Germanic Studies; Health; Hearing, Speech and Communication; Hebrew (Modern); Higher Performance in Sport; History; History and Philosophy of Science; Immunology and Pathology; Immunology (minor); Indigenous Studies; Indonesian Studies; Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management; Infectious Diseases; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; International and Comparative Literary Studies; International Business; International Relations; Italian Studies; Japanese Studies; Jewish Civilisation, Thought and Culture; Korean Studies; Latin; Linguistics; Management and Leadership Marketing; Marine Science; Mathematical Modelling and Computation; Mathematics; Medicinal Chemistry; Microbiology; Modern Greek; Music; Neuroscience; Nutrition Science; Pathology (minor); Pharmacology; Philosophy; Physical Activity and Health; Physics; Physiology; Plant Production; Plant Science; Political Economy; Politics; Project Management; Psychological Science; Sanskrit (minor); Socio-legal Studies; Sociology; Software Development; Soil Science and Hydrology; Statistics; Spanish and Latin American Studies; Studies in Religion (minor); Sustainability; Theatre and Performance Studies; Urban Studies; Virology (minor); Visual Arts; Wildlife Conservation (minor).
Career opportunities
Refer to the 513225 Bachelor of Economics and 513200 Bachelor of Arts.
Honours
Eligible, high achieving students may apply for an appended honours year.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: For Economics: Mathematics Advanced; for Arts: depends on major or units of study chosen.
Guaranteed selection rank: 91.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
Dalyell Scholars: This stream for high achieving students (ATAR of 98.00 or higher) provides mentorship, professional skills development, academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship. Entry to the Dalyell Scholars stream is by invitation.
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the University of Sydney website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website. Note the Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts will be available in 2025.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
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
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Global mobility/international experience
At the University of Sydney, every undergraduate student has access to global opportunities. These opportunities may include overseas field schools, global professional placements, and student exchanges (one-year, single semester and shorter-term durations) with more than 300 partner universities worldwide.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Selection into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music programs is based on an audition and/or portfolio
and/or interview, while the ATAR is used only as an indicator of your ability to undertake tertiary studies.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.