Bachelor of Economics
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
A quantitative economics degree built around microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and applied policy analysis. Most providers offer specialisations in finance, public policy or international trade.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Curtin University Bachelor of Economics. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official TISC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year builds the analytical core: introductory microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics for economists, business statistics and a foundation accounting or finance unit. You learn to read the economy through supply and demand, market structures and national accounts, with regular problem sets rather than essays. Second year is where the quantitative load steps up. You take intermediate micro and macro theory, introductory econometrics, money and banking, and applied units such as labour, environmental or resource economics. Curtin's resource-rich WA context shows up in units touching mining, energy and commodity markets, and you start using statistical software to test real economic data. Third year is the capstone year with advanced econometrics, a research methods or applied policy unit and electives in fields like public economics, international trade, development or financial economics. Many students complete a research project or internship through work-integrated learning and target graduate analyst roles, central banking and economic consulting.
Example first-year subjects
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Introductory Macroeconomics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Business Statistics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Economics of the WA Resources Sector
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 70 per cent in theory units
- Individual problem sets and quantitative assignments
- Econometric data analysis using statistical software
- Applied policy or research reports
- Mid-semester tests every three to six weeks
- Group presentations on economic issues
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 or analyst in WA or Commonwealth public service
- Economic consulting analyst (Deloitte Access Economics, Frontier Economics)
- Research analyst in banking or financial services
- Policy or data analyst in government departments
- Commodity or resources-sector market analyst
- Business or pricing analyst
- Graduate in central banking or regulatory agencies
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $72,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates enter graduate analyst and policy programs directly, or take a one-year Honours built around an econometric thesis, which is the entry point to research masters and PhD study and is effectively required for the Reserve Bank, Treasury and academic economist roles. Postgrad options at Curtin include the Master of Economics, Master of Finance and the Curtin MBA after some experience. Combined degrees with commerce, data science or law are common.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked methods or specialist maths and enjoy data
- People drawn to how markets, policy and incentives work
- Numerate students comfortable with statistics and modelling
- Those targeting central banking, consulting or policy careers
- Self-starters who can interpret data and write clear analysis
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, statistics and final exams
- People wanting a hands-on or studio-based degree
- Those who prefer purely qualitative, essay-driven study
- Students seeking a single clear job title at graduation
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Sources
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