Bachelor of Economics
at The Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory.
A three-year economics degree at ANU in Canberra with majors in econometrics and statistics, economic history and economics. The assumed knowledge is Mathematics Advanced (NSW) or Mathematical Methods (ACT), and the published minimum selection rank is 80.00.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the ANU Bachelor of Economics for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 81.50 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 80.15 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Majors are econometrics and statistics, economic history and economics, and students are encouraged to use electives for majors or minors from across the university. Honours is available as an additional year, subject to progress requirements.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as economists at the Reserve Bank of Australia, Treasury, Productivity Commission and the major consultancies.
- Common destinations include economic-consulting firms (Deloitte Access Economics, Frontier Economics) and financial-services research desks.
- Many alumni move into policy roles in state and federal departments or into graduate finance and analytics programmes.
Typical first jobs
- Graduate economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia
- Graduate analyst in Treasury, Department of Finance and PM&C
- Graduate at the Productivity Commission and Parliamentary Budget Office
- Economic consultant at Deloitte Access Economics, Nous Group, Frontier Economics
- Graduate at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) economic policy stream
- Graduate at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (Belconnen)
Graduate starting salary
$70,000 - $85,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates work as economists and analysts in the Australian Public Service, Treasury, the Reserve Bank, consulting and finance. Honours is the usual route into research and specialist economist roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who scored highly in Year 12 Methods or Specialist Maths
- Those drawn to formal models, derivations and econometric methods
- People targeting RBA Research, Treasury, PM&C or Productivity Commission graduate streams
- Students seriously considering Honours and a PhD in economics
- Those who enjoy small-class theoretical work with policy-applied lecturers
It is probably not for you if
- Students who avoid mathematics, statistics and formal proofs
- Those wanting a vocational business degree (Commerce or Business is the better fit)
- Anyone uncomfortable with the writing demands of policy-applied units
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Economics as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Related courses at ANU
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Australian National University website and on UAC before applying.