Bachelor of Economics
at The University of Notre Dame Australia, 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 The University of Notre Dame Australia 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 establishes the foundations: microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics for economics and introductory statistics, alongside Notre Dame's Core Curriculum units in philosophy and ethics. You learn to read economic models and data, with regular problem sets, in small tutorial groups. Second year builds analytical depth through intermediate micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as labour, health or public economics. Quantitative and statistical software work increases, and you begin connecting theory to real Australian policy debates while continuing Core ethics units. Third year covers advanced electives (international trade, monetary economics, public policy, behavioural economics) and an applied research or capstone project using real data. Strong students apply for an Honours year, which adds an advanced theory and econometrics sequence plus a thesis and is the standard pathway into economist roles and research study.
Example first-year subjects
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Mathematics for Economics
- Introduction to Statistics
- Introduction to Ethics (Core)
- Logic and Critical Thinking (Core philosophy)
How you will be assessed
- Problem sets and quantitative assignments
- Mid-semester and final exams in theory units
- Econometrics and data-analysis tasks
- Applied policy reports and essays
- Small-group tutorial participation
- Capstone or applied 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 in a government department
- Economic or data analyst in a consultancy
- Policy officer in the public service
- Research analyst at a bank or financial-services firm
- Pricing or commercial analyst
- Graduate analyst in a finance or analytics programme
- Research assistant in an economics or policy unit
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
Graduates enter economist, analyst and policy roles directly or complete an Honours year, which is highly valued for economist positions at Treasury, the Reserve Bank and consultancies. Postgraduate pathways include the Master of Economics, Master of Applied Econometrics, Master of Public Policy and the Master of Finance, with PhD study available for those targeting research or academia.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy maths, models and data
- Analytical thinkers curious about markets and policy
- People comfortable with regular problem sets and exams
- Learners who value small classes and close staff contact
- Students drawn to evidence-based reasoning and debate
It is probably not for you if
- Students uncomfortable with mathematics and statistics
- Those wanting a primarily creative or studio-based degree
- People who dislike abstract theory and modelling
- Students seeking a directly vocational professional licence
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the The University of Notre Dame Australia handbook and on TISC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/notre-dame/bachelor-of-economics.