Bachelor of Economics
at RMIT University, Victoria.
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 RMIT 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 | VTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | VTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | VTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official VTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year is a quantitative core: microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics for economists, statistics and introductory econometrics. RMIT students with strong methods backgrounds often start at intermediate level. Second year deepens micro and macro theory, introduces econometrics proper and adds applied subjects in monetary policy, labour economics, public finance, development or trade. Quantitative load rises sharply and final exams typically count for 60 to 70 per cent. Third year is advanced econometrics, advanced macro and a capstone research subject. Many top students complete an Honours year which is the standard pathway to Reserve Bank of Australia, Treasury, Productivity Commission and competitive grad programmes. Economics at RMIT is closely allied with the commerce faculty so most students take commerce or finance electives.
Example first-year subjects
- Microeconomics 1
- Macroeconomics 1
- Mathematics for Economics
- Quantitative Methods for Economics
- Introductory Econometrics
- Economic Issues and History
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 60 to 70 per cent in core subjects
- Problem sets and quantitative assignments
- Mid-semester tests every four to six weeks
- Econometric data projects using Stata or R
- Honours-year research thesis (8 to 15 thousand words)
- Policy briefs and applied economic essays
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 analyst at the Reserve Bank of Australia or Treasury
- Productivity Commission or state Treasury analyst
- Economic consultant at Deloitte Access, NERA or Frontier Economics
- Investment banking or commercial banking analyst
- Data analyst or quantitative researcher
- Policy officer in Commonwealth or state government
- ASX-listed company economist or strategy analyst
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $88,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Honours is the recommended pathway for any student targeting research, policy or central bank careers. Postgrad options include the Master of Economics, Master of Applied Econometrics, Master of Public Policy and PhD pathways. Many graduates also pursue the CFA qualification on the job in finance roles, or the MBA after several years' experience.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked specialist maths or methods and want to apply it
- People interested in policy, markets and human behaviour
- Strong readers who can also handle quantitative work
- Patient problem-solvers comfortable with formal proofs
- Self-starters who network into RBA, Treasury and bank graduate pipelines
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike final-exam pressure or maths-heavy work
- Those wanting practical, vocational or studio-based learning
- People who want a regulated profession with a single licence
- Students unwilling to do Honours when targeting policy careers
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the RMIT University handbook and on VTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/rmit/bachelor-of-economics.