Bachelor of Economics
at Queensland University of Technology, Queensland.
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 Queensland University of Technology 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 | QTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official QTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year builds the analytical core: introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics, economics-focused mathematics and statistics, and foundational business or accounting units. You learn how markets, prices and incentives work and start using data to test economic ideas. QUT pairs this theory with applied, real-world business context. Second year deepens the discipline with intermediate micro and macro theory, econometrics and quantitative methods, and applied units such as money and banking or international economics. Spreadsheet and statistical-software skills become central as you analyse real datasets. Third year is specialisation. You choose advanced electives and often a specialisation in areas such as finance, public policy, applied econometrics or international trade, frequently with a capstone applied-research or industry project. QUT's work-integrated learning options let you apply economic analysis in a workplace setting before graduating.
Example first-year subjects
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Mathematics for Economics and Business
- Business Statistics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Economics of the Australian Economy
How you will be assessed
- End-of-semester exams in theory and quantitative units
- Econometrics and data-analysis assignments using statistical software
- Problem sets and quizzes
- Applied policy or research reports
- Group projects analysing economic data
- Capstone 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
- Economic or policy analyst in government
- Graduate economist at a consultancy
- Data or business analyst
- Financial or investment analyst
- Research officer at a bank or research desk
- Pricing or commercial analyst
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 the workforce as analysts or economists, while others complete honours, which is the standard entry to a research masters or PhD and to roles at bodies such as the Reserve Bank or Treasury. Common postgraduate pathways include masters in economics, applied econometrics, finance, data analytics or public policy. There is no single registration body for economists; progression depends on quantitative skill, specialisation and further study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy maths, statistics and logical reasoning
- People curious about markets, policy and how economies work
- Those comfortable working with data and software
- Learners who like building and testing models
- Students aiming for analytical roles in finance or government
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths and quantitative work
- Those wanting a purely vocational, hands-on degree
- People who prefer essay-based, discussion-heavy subjects
- Anyone uncomfortable with abstract theory
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Queensland University of Technology handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/qut/bachelor-of-economics.