Bachelor of Economics
at Edith Cowan 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 Edith Cowan 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 at ECU's Joondalup campus builds the foundations: principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, mathematics for economists, business statistics, and an introductory finance or accounting unit. The quantitative load is heavier than in a general business degree, and you start learning to read and build simple economic models. Second year is where economics becomes rigorous. You take intermediate micro and macro, introductory econometrics, and applied units in areas such as money and banking, public-sector economics or international trade. You learn to test economic theory against real data using statistical software, and ECU links coursework to Western Australian industries like mining, energy and resources. Third year is specialisation and application: advanced econometrics, a chosen stream (finance, public policy, international economics or business analytics) and a capstone or applied research unit where you investigate a real economic question. Strong students continue into an Honours year, which is the standard entry point into economist roles and research study.
Example first-year subjects
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Business Statistics
- Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Accounting
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth a large share in micro, macro and econometrics units
- Individual problem sets and quantitative assignments
- Econometrics projects using statistical software
- Applied policy reports and data analyses
- Mid-semester tests every few weeks
- Capstone research project in third year
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 policy analyst in WA state government
- Economic or data analyst at a consulting firm
- Research analyst in banking or financial services
- Commercial or pricing analyst in resources companies
- Business or market analyst
- Public-sector graduate-programme trainee
- Forecasting or modelling assistant
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $70,000 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 research roles in government, banking or consulting, or complete an Honours year that opens economist positions and research masters and PhD study. An Honours year is often expected for analyst roles at central banks and major consultancies. Postgraduate options include a Master of Economics, specialist finance or data-analytics masters, an MBA after some experience, and graduate certificates for upskilling. Some graduates add a professional finance or analytics credential while working.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Numerate students who enjoyed methods-level maths
- People curious about how markets, policy and incentives work
- Students comfortable with statistics and modelling
- Logical thinkers who like building and testing arguments with data
- Those targeting analyst, policy or research careers
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths and frequent final exams
- People wanting a creative or studio-based degree
- Those who prefer purely qualitative, essay-driven study
- Students seeking a single regulated profession at graduation
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Edith Cowan University handbook and on TISC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/ecu/bachelor-of-economics.